Drew Birdseye has narrated 8 audiobooks on Listento.it by 9 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.6★ across 195 ratings. The most-rated is What It Takes.
What It Takes
Summary
From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman's life to show listeners how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive, or simply someone looking for ways to maximize your potential, the same lessons apply. People know who Stephen Schwarzman is - at least they think they do. He’s the man who took $400,000 and co-founded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion (as of January 2019). He’s the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state. He’s the billionaire philanthropist who founded Schwarzman Scholars, this century’s version of the Rhodes Scholarship, in China. But behind these achievements is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on what it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact, and live a life of consequence. Folding handkerchiefs in his father’s linen shop, Schwarzman dreamed of a larger life, filled with purpose and adventure. His grades and athleticism got him into Yale. After starting his career in finance with a short stint at a financial firm called DLJ, Schwarzman began working at Lehman Brothers where he ascended to run the mergers and acquisitions practice. He eventually partnered with his mentor and friend Pete Peterson to found Blackstone, vowing to create a new and different kind of financial institution. Building Blackstone into the leading global financial institution it is today didn’t come easy. Schwarzman focused intensely on culture, hiring great talent, and establishing processes that allow the firm to systematically analyze and evaluate risk. Schwarzman’s simple mantra “don’t lose money” has helped Blackstone become a leading private equity and real estate investor, and manager of alternative assets for institutional investors globally. Both he and the firm are known for the rigor of their investment process, their innovative approach to deal making, the diversification of their business lines, and a conviction to be the best at everything they do. Schwarzman is also an active philanthropist, having given away more than a billion dollars. In philanthropy, as in business, he is drawn to situations where his capital and energy can be applied to drive transformative solutions and change paradigms, notably in education. He uses the skills learned over a lifetime in finance to design, establish, and support impactful and innovative organizations and initiatives. His gifts have ranged from creating a new College of Computing at MIT for the study of artificial intelligence, to establishing a first-of-its-kind student and performing arts center at Yale, to enabling the renovation of the iconic New York Public Library, to founding the Schwarzman Scholars fellowship program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
©2019 Stephen A. Schwarzman (P)2019 Simon & Schuster Audio
Giftology
Summary
Radical generosity is the against-the-grain secret weapon of real influencers, and it will allow you to boost referrals, retention rates, and ROI like few other strategies. But be warned, gifts with strings attached backfire. There is a right, and wrong, way to give. John Ruhlin has gifted on behalf of everyone from Forbes Magazine to the Fortune 500, and his tactics lead to appreciative responses and wide-open check books. Through poignant personal stories and data-backed evidence, Ruhlin breaks down how anyone - from mail clerk to managing director - can master the magic of Giftology with these and more: Mastering reciprocity, the hidden bottom line booster Laser-targeting whom to give a gift and when to use thrift Uncovering your client's inner circle and becoming part of it Give wholeheartedly to Giftology and reap the rewards of an expanding business and fruitful relationships, professional and personal alike.
©2016 John Ruhlin (P)2016 Podium Publishing
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman
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The fifth book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series, now available in Sound-O-Rama! George and Harold are always good at using their imaginations, and that drives their mean homeroom teacher, Ms. Ribble, crazy! But this time, they’ve come up with much more than a silly prank - they’ve created an actual monster! With her horrendous hairdo and two rabid robots, Wedgie Woman is well on her way to world domination, and only the Waistband Warrior can stop her! The Captain Underpants series is perfect for listeners of all ages. Like the other outrageously funny books by acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey, this adventure is sure to be hours of fun!
©2001 Dav Pilkey (P)2018 Scholastic Inc.
Meetings Suck: Turning One of the Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable
Summary
We all know that meetings suck, right? You hear it all the time. It's the one thing that almost everyone in business can agree on. Except it's not actually true. Meetings don't suck; we suck at running meetings. When done right, meetings not only work, they make people and companies better. In Meetings Suck, world renowned business expert and growth guru Cameron Herold teaches you how to use focused, time effective meetings to help you and your company soar. This book shows you immediately actionable, step-by-step systems that ensure that you and everyone in your organization improves your meetings, right away. In the process, you'll turn meetings that suck into meetings that work. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2016 Cameron Herold (P)2017 Cameron Herold Enterprises
The Chaos Imperative
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People and organizations tend to approach chaos as if it were an unruly beast - something that needs to be reined in, or avoided at all costs. But what if there's a benefit to chaos? What if it's actually crucial for inspiring industry innovation? In The Chaos Imperative organizational thinker and best-selling author Ori Brafman and management consultant Judah Pollack dramatically demonstrate how even the best and most efficient organizations - from Fortune 500 companies to today's US Army - can become more innovative by allowing a little unstructured space and "contained chaos" into their planning and decision-making. Through their consulting work, they realized that while structure and hierarchy are essential both in large corporations and small groups, too much of either can stifle creativity. Weaving together stories and case studies with insights from areas as far-reaching as neuroscience, medieval history, and video gaming, Brafman and Pollack reveal how creating pockets of chaos within organizations can inspire the creative leaps that lead to new growth.
©2013 Shechinah, Inc. Recorded by arrangement with Crown Business, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. (P)2013 HighBridge Company
The Influencer Economy: How to Launch Your Idea, Share It with the World, and Thrive in the Digital Age
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Reinvent yourself and grow radical influence. What if you got heard, and became visible in a seemingly noisy online world from day one of your new idea? Imagine yourself having a worldwide influence in your industry, profession, or life. What if you could grow universal influence and drive winning collaborations? Ryan Williams is a former standup comedian, author, and podcast host. In the past three years, on the Stories From The Influencer Economy podcast, he's interviewed more than 100 influencers who have built ideas Online such as: Seth Godin, Brad Feld, Derek Sivers, Troy Carter, Jemele Hill, Kevin Kelly, and many others. In the audiobook, he explains how influence is a learned and acquired skill and how your influence can be honed and crafted over time. Williams answers the question: what are the secrets to grow your influence? In The Influencer Economy, Williams reveals his eight key business philosophies on how to: Craft a big vision grows your influence Lead with influence by embracing your personality edge Collaborate with influential people you've never met Give with purpose to help others succeed Strive for an authentic voice for your life Form emotional bonds with customers to create lifelong value Grow your power network through influencer collaborations Pivot your career and reinvent your outlook on life As a human guinea pig, experimenting on himself, Williams teaches others to find their big idea, leverage their personality edge and deliver an authentic message for winning collaborations. Buy this audiobook NOW to launch, collaborate, and grow your influence to reinvent yourself!
©2016 Foster Publishing (P)2018 Ryan J Williams
Ask: How to Relate to Anyone
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Do you want a tried and tested way to engage anyone? Do you want to learn how to turn an argument into an opportunity? Do you want more meaningful relationships with your colleagues, your clients, your spouse, your children, and your friends? In his meticulously researched book, based on fascinating and compelling studies in the fields of psychology and neuroscience, New York Times best-selling author Dan Solin shows you exactly how to make deeper connections with anyone. Dan has shared this transformative research with thousands of people across North America, Europe, and Australia, helping them change their relationships for the better. The lessons in Ask are easy to understand and put into practice. Dan’s investing books changed the way people around the globe invested. Ask will change the way people around the globe connect.
©2020 Daniel R. Solin (P)2020 Daniel R. Solin
Digital Technical Theater Simplified
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The theater is in the midst of a digital revolution! This audiobook provides listeners with an easy-to-understand overview of the digital technology currently available for the stage. In clear language, Digital Technical Theater Simplified explains digital technology in the fields of lighting, audio, video, and show control. All chapters contain do-it-yourself examples of how anyone can use these advanced technologies, as well as case studies of "how the pros do it".
©2011 Drew Campbell (P)2012 Audible, Inc.