Donald G. Krause has 2 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is The Art of War for Executives.
The Art of War for Executives
Summary
Here at last is a clear, easy-to-follow interpretation of the classic Chinese text The Art of War by Sun Tzu which incorporates modern business lessons to make this relevant and accessible to today's executive facing strategic and competitive challenges. For years, business schools and professional consultants have turned to Sun Tzu's 2,500-year-old Chinese text for its invaluable commentary on such topics as leadership, strategy, organization, competition and cooperation. Now the wisdom of Sun Tzu's The Art of War is made accessible to the modern audience. Not simply a new translation, this is the first book to provide a clear, easy-to-follow interpretation of the classic document. The Art of War for Executives reveals the brilliance of Sun Tzu - and shows how to win on the battlefield of modern business. The tone and insight of the original classic remain, while incorporating the ideas of contemporary business philosophers like Peters, Drucker and Bennis.
Public Domain (P)2007 Bolinda Publishing
No Limit
Summary
Poker is tightly woven into the fabric of American culture. Phrases like "ace in the hole", "calling a bluff", "up the ante", and "when the chips are down" are all part of everyday speech. The game is played by hundred of thousands of people online 24 hours a day, and shows like Celebrity Poker Showdown have given this hobby even more far-reaching exposure.Texas hold 'em is considered the best-known, most-played variety of the game. As many executives, including Bill Gates, have discovered, winning at poker has more in common with winning in business than meets the eye. Now, everyone who wants to make more money and succeed in business can use these cunning strategies to their full advantage - at the card table and at the conference table.Following on the popularity of his best seller The Art of War for Executives, author Donald G. Krause, along with co-author Jeff Carter, reveals practical advice for outmaneuvering opponents and achieving success, effectively transferring tactics for winning at Texas hold 'em to every competitive arena. Readers will discover how to:Develop the characteristics needed to win - including confidence, patience, and logicMaster no-limit tactics like deception, discipline, and observationOvercome the causes of failure that can trip up any playerUse strategies like reading the table, bluffing, spotting bluffs, and finding and exploiting small edgesUseful, entertaining, and shrewd, this is the only book that shows readers how to use hold 'em poker to beat the competition, no matter the odds.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2008 Donald G. Krause (P)2009 Audible, Inc.