Crave Books has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 1 narrator. The most-rated is Leadership Styles Necessary for Effective Management.
Best Industries to Work for in Today's Economy
Summary
Do you want to recession-proof your career? In light of what the economy has been doing in recent years, it's no wonder people are starting to wonder what they can do to make sure they have a steady job, even when the economy is suffering. There are many steps you can take to recession-proof your job. You can brush up on your skills to make them current and relevant in the modern job market. You can do all you can to shine in your current place of employment. You can ensure that you offer something of value to your company, so they would never think of replacing you. These are all great tactics, but they do little good if you are in an industry that is facing a slump during a down economy. In economic times such as those we live in right now, you will find businesses closing left and right. Yet, even in recent years some companies have stood strong, and even prospered, in spite of the economic forecasts. What do these companies have that others don't? While it may lie in great management skills and a solid track record of success that fuels consumer confidence, in many cases it is nothing more than the industry the company is in. In this book, we will explore 13 industries, and the companies within them, that seem to be recession proof. How do we know this? By excellent job growth and job growth projections through the past several years and looking ahead. Also, we see this through higher-than-average salaries for the workers in these industries. If you really want to recession-proof your future, then you need to consider investing some time and education in becoming qualified for one of these industries. Find out how to get into the best careers and industries today.
©2014 Arrabella Publishing (P)2014 Arrabella Publishing
Famous Entrepreneurs
Summary
What is an entrepreneur? In the strictest sense of the word, an entrepreneur is someone who creates and runs a new business. These are the risk takers, the people who are willing to think outside of the proverbial box and push themselves to attain something new. Yet a true entrepreneur is more than simply a business owner. Most entrepreneurs are born with an innate desire to do something great, to become something more or to lead others to greatness. Often, this entrepreneurial spirit is seen in the individual's early years, yet some great entrepreneurs did not find it in themselves until their later years. Regardless, entrepreneurs are fascinating people to study. Whether they are born with talent or just the tenacity to keep going in spite of obstacles, the world's great entrepreneurs continue to inspire and enlighten the world, long after they have made a name for themselves. While there are thousands of entrepreneurial minded individuals that have had an impact on modern society, a few have risen above to showcase true brilliance. In all industries, entrepreneurs have paved the way to bring new businesses, new products and new ideas to the world. Some of these people were born with greatness and talent that showed itself at an early age. Others were born leaders, having the ability to inspire people with their charisma. Yet others were simply the go-getters, the people who inspired others by never giving up. These 10 entrepreneurs each have a very different story. Some are rags-to-riches stories, while others are people of position who use that position to create something amazing. By listening to their stories, you will be inspired to be the best you can be. Learn more about how these famous entrepreneurs did it.
©2014 Arrabella Publishing (P)2014 Arrabella Publishing
How to Be Successful by Thinking Successful
Summary
Success. Ask anyone what they are aiming for, and chances are success is part of their goal. Whether it's the mom who wants to successfully raise her children or the entrepreneur that wants to successfully launch that business, the goal is the same: to find success at reaching a self-chosen goal. Yet, finding success is often not as simple as it first appears. Learn Why Steve Jobs Was So Successful Does it seem like some people just find success in anything they touch? Consider a man like the late Steve Jobs. From the Mac to the iPad, everything that carries his logo seems to have great success, with people lining up out the door to make a purchase as new products hit the shelf. There's no denying that Jobs was a business success. Find Out Why Successful People Achieve More So what is it about successful people that makes them successful? Is it a certain charisma they are born with? Is it the amount of money they inherit from a rich relative? Sheer luck? You Need To Think Successful Chances are it's none of these things. In most instances, successful people are successful not because of luck or outward circumstances. Rather, they are successful because of the way they think. In Order to Be Successful You Must Think You Are The path toward success starts in the mind. If you can train your brain to think like a successful person, you will find yourself successful in most areas of life. Whether you are working to get in shape or trying to start a new business, the battle for success starts in your mind. Start Your Success Now Are you ready to start thinking like a successful person? It's easier than you might think.
©2014 Arrabella Publishing (P)2014 Arrabella Publishing
Leadership Styles Necessary for Effective Management
Summary
"She's a natural leader!" You've heard this said about people before in your life, and you may have even heard it said about you. But what does this mean, exactly? What is a leader, and how can you determine if someone is a "natural" leader? The answer lies in understanding leadership styles. What are the 10 leadership styles? A leadership style is the manner in which you go about providing direction, motivating people and implementing your plans when in a position of leadership. Through years of study, psychologists have identified ten leadership styles that characterize leaders of all types. Some of these leadership styles have been around for a while, while others are relatively new. Other styles could easily be added to this list, and some could be combined as they are somewhat similar, but this list is a comprehensive look at the way leaders lead. Do you know your leadership style? What type of leader are you? Understanding and embracing your own personal leadership style will help you understand why your team is or is not succeeding. Embracing leadership styles that stretch you past your limits will help you get even more out of the people you are leading, so your entire team will find success. A thorough understanding of leadership styles is the first step in understanding how to effectively lead the people under you. This audiobook is designed to help you determine what your leadership styles are, and how they are affecting your organization. In the end, you will be able to make positive changes to help create an environment where people work as hard as they can for you, their leader.
©2014 Arrabella Publishing (P)2014 Arrabella Publishing