Business audiobooks

Howard Hughes

By: Peter Harry Brown & Pat H. Broeske

Narrated by: Michael Prichard

Length: 18 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from a young girl with simple beginnings in Puerto Rico to Hollywood legend—and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys.

Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea... Read more

Microsoft First Generation

By: Cheryl Tsang

Narrated by: Mary Woods

Length: 7 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a story with all the ingredients of a modern legend, representing nothing less than the proverbial American Dream—writ extra-large. It is a story of hard work, brilliance, and extraordinary commitment, featuring the story’s original cast members, who could not possibly have foreseen the unprecedented success that awaited them: the... Read more

SPIN Selling - Abridged

By: Neil Rackham

Narrated by: Bob Kalomeer

Length: 2 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: Yes

How do some salespeople consistently outsell their competition? Why do closing techniques work in small sales but fail in larger ones? How can salespeople dramatically increase their sales volume from major accounts? If you're in sales--or if you manage a sales force--you need the SPIN strategy. Developed from 12 years of research into 35,000... Read more

The Six Sigma Way

By: Robert P. Neuman, Peter S. Pande & Roland R. Ca...

Length: 4 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

An implementation blueprint for SIX SIGMA!

"The Six Sigma Way demystifies Six Sigma with a real-world 'how-to 'guide. A good investment for any business planning to launch Six Sigma."

­­John Biedry, VP Quality & Compliance, Sears Home Services.

Cost reduction...productivity improvement...customer retention...these are the promises of the Six... Read more

Coaching, Compassion and Making A Difference

By: Maria Nemeth, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Clinical psychologist Maria Nemeth has discovered that while therapy is a great place to air your feelings and gain an understanding of your problems, coaching provides a different level: "In coaching, people observe their psychological process without getting caught up in it, and instead turn their attention toward what they truly want to... Read more

How to Close Every Sale

By: Joe Girard

Narrated by: Richard Davidson

Length: 7 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

The Guinness Book of World Records named Joe Girard "the world's greatest salesman." Now best-selling author Girard reveals field-tested techniques, insider tips, and useful common sense reminders that are guaranteed to give your career a boost. Every salesperson knows that closing is the moment of truth. But closing isn't something that happens... Read more

The Global Century

By: Harlan Cleveland

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Wisdom elder Harlan Cleveland says, "Our problem is not one of access, but one of selection."  His advice on choosing what's relevant brings you the tools for true wisdom, not mindless data accumulation. Read more

Recipes for Sustainability

By: Vicki Robin

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Vicki Robin discusses the multiple dimensions of freedom, including paradox, and how this relates to sustainability—both personal and planetary.  "If we make certain choices—personally, socially, politically, culturally—there is an emergent, practical, beautiful, delicious and fun reality that is waiting for us to step into." Read more

Squandering Aimlessly - Abridged

By: David Brancaccio

Narrated by: David Brancaccio

Length: 3 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: Yes

What would you do if you received a sudden financial windfall? David Brancaccio, whose ability to clarify economic matters has made public radio's Marketplace a hit, set out to discover where, why, and how people are spending their riches -- whether it's proceeds from stock options, profits from the sale of a house, or an unexpected inheritance... Read more

Bringing Out the Best in People

By: Aubrey C. Daniels

Length: 4 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The classic bestseller on performance management is updated to reflect changes in today's working environment. When an employer needs to know how to gain maximum performance from employees, renowned behavioral psychologist--Aubrey Daniels is the man to consult. What has made Daniels the man with the answers? His ability to apply scientifically... Read more

Getting Started in Stocks

By: Alvin D. Hill

Narrated by: Don Feldheim

Length: 2 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

THE bestselling guide to Getting Started in Stocks

Thinking of getting your feet wet in the stock market, but don't know where to begin? Perhaps you've already taken the plunge but would like to know more about the stock and mutual fund investments you've made? Tens of thousands of investors already know the place to start is this best-selling... Read more

The Passion Plan

By: Richard Chang

Narrated by: Richard Chang

Length: 2 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

We all know people who jump out of bed every morning, eager to start the day, so fulfilled by their personal and professional lives that they wouldn't change a thing. What's their secret? Passion. We all have it, but we don't all use it to its full potential. In The Passion Plan, Dr. Richard Chang presents seven simple steps to discovering the... Read more

Essential Spirituality

By: Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D.

Narrated by: Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D.

Length: 2 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Essential Spirituality beautifully articulates the benefits of spiritual living in the material world.-Dan Millman, author, Everyday Enlightenment and The Way of the Peaceful Warrior""Deceptively simple. Its power is rooted not only in Dr. Walsh's formidable intellectual capacity to deal effectively with a vast body of religious literature but... Read more

Leading with Soul

By: Lee Bolman & Terrence Deal

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 3 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Leading with Soul has inspired thousands of readers since its publication more than a decade ago. Far ahead of its time, the book illuminated the deeply personal journey to leadership. Now, in this new and revised edition, the authors update a timeless spiritual message in the light of the turmoil of recent years? including recession, the spread... Read more

Zeitmanagement - fit in 30 Minuten

By: Dirk Konnertz & Lothar Seiwert

Narrated by: Charles Rettinghaus

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Zeitmanagement für Kids - fit in 30 Minuten zeigt Kindern und Jugendlichen, wie sie mehr Zeit gewinnen für das, was wirklich Spaß macht. In diesem Buch geht es nicht um Planungslisten oder ähnlich langweilige Aufgaben - nein, hier erfahren Kids, wie sie ihre schulischen und privaten Ziele unter einen Hut bekommen. Und wie sie mit Mind Mapping... Read more

Getting Started in Options

By: Michael C. Thomsett

Narrated by: Nelson Runger

Length: 3 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

In easy-to-follow terms, Getting Started in Options, Sixth Edition thoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms readers with the facts they need to make informed investment decisions. The accessible, step-by-step format of this guide includes the latest examples, charts, and additions... Read more

Common Sense on Mutual Funds

By: John C. Bogle

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 2 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

John C. Bogle shares his extensive insights on investing in mutual funds
Since the first edition of Common Sense on Mutual Funds was published in 1999, much has changed, and no one is more aware of this than mutual fund pioneer John Bogle. Now, in this completely updated Second Edition, Bogle returns to take another critical look at the mutual... Read more

Book of Leadership Wisdom

By: Peter Krass

Narrated by: Richard Poe

Length: 2 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Pearls from The LITTLE BOOK OF BUSINESS WISDOM

"The man who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won't succeed; you must have a larger ambition."-JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER

"Think about the customer, not the competition: Competitors represent your industry's past, as, over the years, collective habits become ingrained. Customers are your... Read more

Selbstbewusstsein - fit in 30 Minuten

By: Barbara Hipp

Narrated by: Charles Rettinghaus

Length: 1 hour 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Selbstbewusstsein ist mehr als "cool sein". Wer selbstsicher ist kann Ja sagen zu sich selbst - mit allen seinen Stärken und Schwächen. Wie Kids zu solch einer positiven Einstellung sich selbst gegenüber gelangen, erfahren sie in diesem Hörbuch. Dabei helfen Schatzsuche und verschiedene Tricks, mit denen man Miesmacher, die als "Das schaffst du... Read more

Wisdom of the CEO

By: G. William Dauphinais, Grady Means & Colin Price

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 2 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

How will Yahoo! stay on top in the 21st century? Sony? Dell? Orchestrated by the experts at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, this important book taps the wisdom of the world's top CEOs to provide powerful insights into the key issues driving business today. Wisdom of the CEO provides managers with an unparalleled opportunity to hear, firsthand, what... Read more

7 Steps to Fearless Speaking

By: Lilyan Wilder

Narrated by: Lilyan Wilder

Length: 2 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Lilyan Wilder is a communications expert who has worked with the world's most notable public figures, broadcast correspondents at ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN, and many Fortune 500 companies. Her clients have included media icons Oprah Winfrey and Charlie Rose, former President George Bush, John Scully, and Katherine Graham. 7 Steps to Fearless... Read more

The Book Of Investing Wisdom

By: Peter Krass

Narrated by: Richard Poe

Length: 2 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Charles H. Dow, Benjamin Graham, George Soros, Peter Lynch, Warren Buffett, Mario Gabelli, and Donald Trump. You won't find a seminar or lecture anywhere that boasts a panel quite like this-a group of the great stock-pickers and market gurus, both past and present, brought together to instruct you on the art of investing. The Book of Investing... Read more

Set for Life

By: Bambi Holzer

Narrated by: Bambi Holzer

Length: 2 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

"When can I afford to retire?"

"Will my money last long enough?"

"How can I enjoy my retirement to the fullest?"

Not long ago, retirement was simple. You'd spend thirty or forty years at the same company, get your gold watch, and collect your pension and savings bank giveaways for the duration of your years left on earth. No longer. The classic... Read more

The Art of Supportive Leadership

By: J. Donald Walters

Narrated by: J. Donald Walters

Length: 1 hour 26 minutes

Abridged: No

A Proven Approach to Successful Leadership Do you want to improve your leadership skills and learn how to bring out the best in your employees, co-workers, or students? Then The Art of Supportive Leadership can help you! Large and small companies of every kind—from well-established industrial corporations to sparkling new tech firms—are using... Read more