Passionate Work
Endurance After the Good Life
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Renyi Hong
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In Passionate Work, Renyi Hong theorizes the notion of being "passionate about your work" as an affective project that encourages people to endure economically trying situations like unemployment, job change, repetitive and menial labor, and freelancing. Not simply a subject of aspiration, passion has been deployed as a means to build resilience and mend disappointments with our experiences of work.
Tracking the rise of passion in nineteenth-century management to trends like gamification, coworking, and unemployment insurance, Hong demonstrates how passion can emerge in instances that would not typically be understood as passionate. Gamification numbs crippling boredom by keeping call center workers in an unthinking, suspensive state, pursuing even the most banal tasks in hope of career advancement. Coworking spaces marketed toward freelancers combat loneliness and disconnection at the precise moment when middle-class sureties are profoundly threatened.
Ultimately, Hong argues, the ideal of passionate work sustains a condition of cruel optimism in which passion is offered as the solution for the injustices of contemporary capitalism.
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The audiobook shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge. Skills and experience might land you a leadership position... but they don't make you a true leader.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Chris' review
- By Chris Galvez Douglass on 09-25-16
By: M.A. Soupios, and others
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The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
- Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level, 3rd Edition
- By: Timothy J. Galpin, Mark Herndon
- Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 7
Merger and acquisition activity across the globe continues to grow, and is also playing a major role in the development of expanding markets. A well-managed integration effort is essential to success, and failure means a tremendous waste in terms of time and money, as well as the rapid destruction of shareholder value. The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions: Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level, Third Edition is an invaluable resource to guide firms in managing M&A integration and maximize the value of their deals.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Sales brochure for the authors
- By J Garner on 04-18-22
By: Timothy J. Galpin, and others
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Extreme Teams
- Why Pixar, Netflix, AirBnB, and Other Cutting-Edge Companies Succeed Where Most Fail
- By: Robert Bruce Shaw
- Narrated by: James Foster
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 62
Managers want great teams, but most build them around decades-old ideas and practices made popular by companies that have lost their edge. Extreme Teams looks at the new generation of teams driving growth in today's most innovative firms. They do this by doing things differently: hiring the right person instead of the best person; focusing on one priority while leaving room to explore new ideas; creating an environment where people are comfortable dealing with the uncomfortable.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Extreme Blah
- By Blair C on 05-03-18
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Die Empty
- Unleash Your Best Work Every Day
- By: Todd Henry
- Narrated by: Todd Henry
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 829
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 723
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Story4 out of 5 stars 709
Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we'll always have tomorrow to do our most important and valuable work. We fill our days with frantic activity, bouncing from task to task, scrambling to make deadlines and chase the next promotion. But by the end of each day we're often left asking ourselves "did the work I do today really matter?" We feel the ticking of the clock, but we're stuck in first gear, unsure of the path forward and without a road map to guide us.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Deeeeep sigh. And a tired one at that.
- By Oliver Nielsen on 12-25-13
By: Todd Henry
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The Master Coach
- Leading with Character, Building Connections, and Engaging in Extraordinary Conversations
- By: Gregg Thompson
- Narrated by: Zackary Turner
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 426
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 367
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 359
The Master Coach is based on the simple but profound 3Cs Coaching Model. This proven approach asserts that to master the art of coaching one must have an exemplary character that invites the trust of others, be able to form rapid connections with others at a deeply personal level, and have the ability to initiate and guide intense, attitude-changing conversations. At every step, Thompson reminds listeners that coaching is not merely about what the coach says or does; it's about who he or she is.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Better than I expected
- By J. T. on 02-11-21
By: Gregg Thompson
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Not for Profit
- Why Democracy Needs the Humanities
- By: Martha C. Nussbaum
- Narrated by: Tamara Marston
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story5 out of 5 stars 36
In this short and powerful book, celebrated philosopher Martha Nussbaum makes a passionate case for the importance of the liberal arts at all levels of education. Historically, the humanities have been central to education because they have been seen as essential for creating competent democratic citizens. But recently, Nussbaum argues, thinking about the aims of education has gone disturbingly awry in the United States and abroad.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not for Profit
- By elemarteacher on 07-21-17
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How Much is Enough?
- Money and the Good Life
- By: Edward Skidelsky
- Narrated by: Clay Teunis
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4 out of 5 stars 38
What constitutes the good life? What is the true value of money? Why do we work such long hours merely to acquire greater wealth? These are some of the questions that many asked themselves when the financial system crashed in 2008. This book tackles such questions head-on.The authors begin with the great economist John Maynard Keynes. In 1930 Keynes predicted that, within a century, per capita income would steadily rise, people’s basic needs would be met, and no one would have to work more than fifteen hours a week.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected at all!
- By Chi on 05-22-23
By: Edward Skidelsky
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Leadership BS
- Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time
- By: Jeffrey Pfeffer
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 441
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 383
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 375
In Leadership BS Jeffrey Pfeffer shines a bright light on the leadership industry, showing why it's failing and how it might be remade. He sets the record straight on the oft-made prescriptions for leaders to be honest, authentic, and modest; tell the truth; build trust; and take care of others. By calling BS on so many of the stories and myths of leadership, he gives people a more scientific look at the evidence and better information to guide their careers.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Antidote to Bromides from Leadership Gurus
- By Sean Lannan on 09-23-15
By: Jeffrey Pfeffer
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The 8th Habit
- From Effectiveness to Greatness
- By: Stephen R. Covey
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
- Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,897
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,131
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,134
The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul's yearning for greatness, the organization's imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity's search for its "voice". Profound, compelling, and stunningly timely, this groundbreaking new audiobook of next level thinking gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the Knowledge Worker Age.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Real Disappointment
- By Mark on 03-08-07
By: Stephen R. Covey
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Making Ideas Happen
- Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality
- By: Scott Belsky
- Narrated by: Don Hagen
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 697
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 463
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Story4 out of 5 stars 461
How the world's leading innovators push their ideas to fruition, time and time again. Edison famously said that genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. Ideas for new businesses, solutions to the world's problems, and artistic breakthroughs are common, but great execution is rare. According to Scott Belsky, the capacity to make ideas happen can be strengthened by anyone willing to build their organizational habits and harness the forces of community.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Terrible Narrator
- By Charl on 07-12-12
By: Scott Belsky
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Discovering Your Soul's Purpose
- Finding Your Path in Life, Work, and Personal Mission the Edgar Cayce Way, Second Edition
- By: Mark Thurston PhD
- Narrated by: Richard Harries
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4 out of 5 stars 38
The medical clairvoyant Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) left the world a wealth of clairvoyant readings on everything from health and spirituality to psychology and past lives. Now the most significant teacher of Cayce's teachings, Mark Thurston, updates and revises his classic book, Discovering Your Soul's Purpose, to help you use the Cayce teachings in the 21st century to find greater purpose in your relationships, career, and overall mission in life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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"Cayce colored Parachute"
- By Dave on 07-23-17
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Organizational Culture and Leadership, Fifth Edition
- By: Edgar H. Schein, Peter Schein
- Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 105
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Story4 out of 5 stars 104
Organizational Culture and Leadership is the classic reference for managers and students seeking a deeper understanding of the inter-relationship of organizational culture dynamics and leadership. Author Edgar Schein is the 'father' of organizational culture, world-renowned for his expertise and research in the field; in this book, he analyzes and illustrates through cases the abstract concept of culture and shows its importance to the management of organizational change.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Terrible listening experience
- By Ashley on 01-26-19
By: Edgar H. Schein, and others
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Future Shock
- By: Alvin Toffler
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 69
Future Shock is about the present. Future Shock is about what is happening today to people and groups who are overwhelmed by change. Change affects our products, communities, organizations - even our patterns of friendship and love. Future Shock vividly describes the emerging global civilization: tomorrow's family life, the rise of new businesses, subcultures, lifestyles, and human relationships - all of them temporary. It illuminates the world of tomorrow by exploding countless cliches about today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So Accurate
- By Peter Gracia on 03-31-19
By: Alvin Toffler
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50 Self-Help Classics
- By: Tom Butler-Bowdon
- Narrated by: Jack Garrett
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 312
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 111
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Story4 out of 5 stars 113
Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This award-winning, unabridged guide to the "literature of possibility" surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly Interesting
- By Cathy on 10-15-06
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The Power of Servant Leadership
- By: Robert K. Greenleaf
- Narrated by: Don Leslie
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 189
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 154
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Story4 out of 5 stars 152
During the last decade, we have witnessed an unparalleled explosion of interest in the practice of "servant-leadership," as today's business leaders search for a new leadership model for the 21st century. Based on the seminal work of Robert K. Greenleaf, a former AT&T executive who coined the term almost 30 years ago, servant-leadership emphasizes an emerging approach to leadership--one which puts serving others, including employees, customers, and community, first.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not Just the Power of Servant Leadership
- By Marty on 04-25-11
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Cool
- How the Brain's Hidden Quest for Cool Drives Our Economy and Shapes Our World
- By: Steven Quartz, Anette Asp
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Story4 out of 5 stars 107
In Cool, the neuroscientist and philosopher Steven Quartz and the political scientist Anette Asp bring together the latest findings in brain science, economics, and evolutionary biology to form a provocative theory of consumerism, revealing how the brain's "social calculator" and an instinct to rebel are the crucial missing links in understanding the motivations behind our spending habits.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Some Useful Ideas
- By Carson on 07-20-17
By: Steven Quartz, and others
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- David P Couto
- 12-24-23
Great piece of multidisciplinary politically conscious analysis, stunning first book,
Now parsing the physical copy, I realize what this book needed is a reference to the notes and citations which are more readily available in text format. a PDF collection of the "notes to chapter ..." wouldn't be awful.
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