New Reviews: Business & Finance

Jaime Taets and Chelsey Paulson, chief vision officer and chief strategy officer of the Keystone Group consulting firm, offer a dry, straightforward, yet highly theoretical series of frameworks designed to help companies achieve an improved or ideal work culture benefiting the bottom line and workers. The experienced and accomplished narrator Tanya Eby brings sunshine to an... Read More

Using research and case studies from large and small companies, a behavioral economist and business strategy expert shows how employees who feel respected invest more of themselves in a company's mission and impact customer loyalty. Despite investor and analyst griping about labor costs, these human-centric companies are also more profitable than those that treat employees... Read More

The stories of four corrupt, authoritarian leaders--two heads of countries and two corporate CEOs--show how charismatic and immoral leaders can manipulate followers and attract allies to gain power they inevitably abuse. The author says the pattern of decline is predictable and can be stopped when we recognize the four stages of toxic leadership. Though Linda Jones's... Read More

A NASA systems engineer who's led many high-stakes missions shares what he's learned about succeeding in today's workplace. His advice, neatly packaged in 42 concise chapters, goes well beyond how to be nice. Ruffa also provides help with an array of familiar challenges like navigating hierarchies, learning from mistakes, questioning the status quo, and negotiating with people... Read More

Narrator Michael Braun provides a flawless interpretation of this extensive look at the high-flying AI company Nvidia. Along with his inviting vocal tone, his creative phrasing is engaging--never repetitive and always in sync with the riveting dynamics of the company's rise to prominence. The captivating story details Jensen Huang's 31 years leading Nvidia and how he... Read More

Podcast host Graham Cochrane narrates his guidebook on how to pursue personal dreams and goals. In particular, he gives listeners advice on how to stay true to their desires and not conform to what is expected of them. Cochrane has an effective congenial tone as he asks listeners what is preventing them from pursuing their true life's purpose and shares his own experiences on... Read More

Author David Allen, an individual productivity expert, partners with a colleague to offer best practices for all types of teams, including families. Edward Lamont narrates most of this useful guide, while Allen performs pertinent anecdotes. Both authors narrate with appealing tone and clarity. This excellent lesson is notable for its common-sense ideas about team collaboration... Read More