Austin Brooks has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators, with an average listener rating of 3★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is Bill Gates: Competition Strategies from the Master.
Bill Gates: Competition Strategies from the Master
Summary
Competition has been a common thread in Bill Gates' life since he was born. Both of his parents had competitive careers and expected no less from him. Whether playing sports or excelling in the classroom, he was pressured to excel and rewarded for success. But how can something as simple as winning prizes for soccer games translate into becoming the richest man in the world? While you may not have been born into this extreme environment of competition, this book will teach you all about the lessons of competition from the perspective of Gates' life and help you discover how to apply them to achieve success in your life. From his early childhood through his years at Microsoft and now in his current philanthropic pursuits, Gates' competitive attitude and actions are what have set him apart from the rest. Listen to this book, and examine the ways in which a competitive mind-set created the world's richest man. This a preview of the lessons you will get: 1. Competing from day one 2. Beyond success in the classroom 3. Making Microsoft: the beginnings of a competitive company 4. No survivors: Gates and his competitors 5. Collaborative and combative: Gates as manager 6. The case for competition as a force for positive change 7 Competitive successes: not without criticism So are you ready to learn from Bill Gates' life? Are you interested in learning about competition and leadership?
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Michelle Obama: A Feminine Leadership
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This book will teach you the strategies used by Michelle Obama to become a leader by using skills typically utilized by female leaders, such as compassion, communication, and solidarity; qualities that her male counterparts tend to lack. Leading as a man in the traditional sense often implies in the long run a deep discontent and restlessness. Effective leadership, as exemplified by Michelle Obama, can result from the skills that many women possess. Whether you are male or female, discover the skills that define feminine leadership and learn how to effectively use them from Michelle Obama's example. Michelle Obama commands respect and admiration for her causes and efforts separate from her husband's position as President of the United States. During a speech in March 2016, her husband confirmed that becoming president was not at all in Michelle's plans for the future, disappointing many. However, Michelle has numerous plans to continue being a leader and affecting change out of the spotlight of the White House. How can you learn from the ways that she leads as a woman, but neither commits to more traditional projects of first ladies of the past, nor tries to steal methods of leadership from male leaders of US past. The first lady has been a leader in gaining respect and earning admiration through her quiet determination in various aspects of her life. From schoolyard discrimination in childhood to her many initiatives to support minorities during her time at college and Law School at Harvard, she refused to back down. As First Lady, she receives criticism for not being a leader in many more traditional feminist causes. This view obscures the incredible work she has done for the visibility of a range of causes, including education, childhood obesity.
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Oprah Winfrey: A Rags to Riches Story
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Oprah Winfrey is one of a kind. When we hear her name, we're likely to think immediately of her incredibly famous talk show, which ran for an amazing 25 seasons, from 1986 to 2011. However, she's certainly much more than an entertainer, and the success she's seen in all areas of her life is a testament to that. Oprah grew up in a less than ideal environment but was able not only to overcome her hardships but also to turn them into inspiration for her future. From the early start of her talk show to her ever-growing career in writing, film, and television, Oprah always showed an innate ability to turn her reality into a way to help others, channeling her experiences into various forms of self-expression. How much do we know about the woman behind the famous name? In this book we'll attempt to get a closer look at the life of one of the world's biggest stars and how she made it all happen. How did she overcome extreme poverty and turn her life into a financial success story? Learn from her strategies, and create your own financial victories. So, are you ready to learn from Oprah Winfrey's life? Are you interested in learning about overcoming hardships and achieving goals?
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Donald Trump by Donald Trump
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Every quotation is explained in detail with tips on how to implement Donald Trump's ideas. Discover the lessons from Donald Trump that can transform your life! Everyone dreams of getting rich, but succeeding in the competitive business world of today is a real challenge that most entrepreneurs aren't fully aware of. Donald J. Trump is, nowadays, one of the most controversial figures in the American political scene, as well as one of the wealthiest men in the country. Get the 10 best quotations by this influential father of five who chose not to settle with the success of his career and set himself the goal of achieving the presidency, and find the keys to your own success and fortune. Every quotation is followed by a thorough explanation of its meaning and how Donald Trump's ideas can be implemented in your own personal and business life. So are you ready to learn from the Donald Trump's life? Are you interested in learning about leadership and entrepreneurship? And most importantly, are you ready to change your life? All this and more in this fascinating book. Here is a preview of what you will learn: The importance of confidence in business Trump's recovery from bankruptcy Living in the present and growing business mindfully Setting goals and pushing for your personal best Trump's foray into political debates Getting your business involved with your community Planning and follow-through: 5 tips to make it simple
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