Brion Hurley
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The Mistakes That Make Us
- Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation
- By: Mark Graban
- Narrated by: Mark Graban
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
Mark Graban, author of the bestselling Lean Hospitals, shares stories and insights from his popular podcast, My Favorite Mistake, to teach leaders and teams how to create a culture of continuous improvement where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth. Drawing on interviews with over 200 successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders, Graban reveals how to transform mistakes into breakthroughs and cultivate a workplace where employees feel safe to experiment, innovate, and take risks.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must-read book for all MBA students
- By Jim on 09-05-23
- The Mistakes That Make Us
- Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation
- By: Mark Graban
- Narrated by: Mark Graban
Not just insights from podcast guests
Reviewed: 08-16-23
I’ve listened to most of the My Favorite Mistake podcast episodes, and thought this would be key highlights from the show. But I was pleasantly surprised that it included much more than that, such as history on mistakes and error proofing, keys to cultivating a culture of psychological safety, Mark’s personal and work examples of mistakes, as well as key insights from his guests. I can’t think of anyone that would not benefit from hearing this book.
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Expecting Better
- Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know
- By: Emily Oster
- Narrated by: Emily Oster, Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,479
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,268
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,260
When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.
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4 out of 5 stars
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look up FASD before drinking while pregnant!
- By Soelle Bloom on 03-05-22
- Expecting Better
- Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know
- By: Emily Oster
- Narrated by: Emily Oster, Jonathan Todd Ross
Combination of science and practicality
Reviewed: 12-11-22
I really enjoyed her logical but evidence-based approach to challenge or support conventional wisdom of fertility and pregnancy. Must read for future or expecting parents
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The Science of Success
- How Market-Based Management Built the World's Largest Private Company
- By: Charles G. Koch
- Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 404
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 320
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 319
This groundbreaking audiobook includes the same material used by leaders and employees of Koch companies to apply Marker-Based Management (MBM) to get results. Koch outlines this unique management methodology, developed and implemented by Koch Industries, which has experienced 2,000-fold growth since 1967. MBM is a scientific approach to management that integrates theory and practice while providing a framework for dealing with the ongoing challenges of growth and change.
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5 out of 5 stars
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MBM Review
- By Anita on 09-07-07
- The Science of Success
- How Market-Based Management Built the World's Largest Private Company
- By: Charles G. Koch
- Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt
Wanted more details about each principle
Reviewed: 08-06-22
For example, when discussing operational excellence, what is your problem solving process? How are people trained? How is it used in daily operations?
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San Fransicko
- Why Progressives Ruin Cities
- By: Michael Shellenberger
- Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,527
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,299
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,295
Progressives claimed they knew how to solve homelessness, inequality, and crime. But in cities they control, progressives made those problems worse.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An excellent book about the problem with the progressive movement
- By Amazon Customer on 10-18-21
- San Fransicko
- Why Progressives Ruin Cities
- By: Michael Shellenberger
- Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
As a progressive, I agree with most of this book
Reviewed: 07-05-22
Despite the off-putting book title, I wanted to hear some other perspectives on a major problem in a wonderful city I’ve visited often. What has been done in the past in SF and other major cities is not working (despite great intentions), and the author did a good job of laying out facts and data, drawing comparisons to other cities, and giving some historical context about California and San Fran. I want the people to get the help they need, and I don’t want to be in fear when going to the BART stations and public areas. If there are better solutions out there, let’s be open to it, regardless of political affiliation. If you care about this issue, I recommend listening to this book.
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Communication in Relationships: Couples Communication + Questions for Couples
- Skills and Conversation Starters for High-Conflict Couples Who Want More Love and Less Counseling
- By: Steve Keller
- Narrated by: Bobby Pierce
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 55
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 52
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51
In this audiobook, you will find that the communication skills and tips discussed will help your relationship become stronger. It also provides you with some of the best questions that you and your partner should discuss together, no matter what level of the relationship you are at. Building up good communication with your partner is critical if you want to make sure that you have a strong relationship where both of you feel valued and important.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simple, concise and useful
- By Brion Hurley on 03-20-22
- Communication in Relationships: Couples Communication + Questions for Couples
- Skills and Conversation Starters for High-Conflict Couples Who Want More Love and Less Counseling
- By: Steve Keller
- Narrated by: Bobby Pierce
Simple, concise and useful
Reviewed: 03-20-22
I enjoyed this book, as I’ve realized I don’t communicate as well as I should. The book gets right to the point without stretching it out into a lengthy book, so I appreciate that! As an atheist, I didn’t like the section about God, it seemed unnecessary, or would suggest mentioning that as an optional consideration. The bonus questions were also a nice addition.
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The History and Future of the HBCU
- By: Crystal R Sanders, Reginald Ellis, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Crystal R Sanders, Reginald Ellis
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 88
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 82
In The History and Future of HBCUs, Professor Crystal R. Sanders and Professor Reginald Ellis take you back to the pre-Civil War origins of some of the earliest HBCUs and walk you through the complex history of these institutions. As you witness their growth - and the power struggles that often came with the fraught political and racial landscape of the US in the 19th and 20th centuries - you will meet some of the great minds they produced. Uncover the indelible mark they have left on American education, the fight for Black liberation, and the Civil Rights movement.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A lecture series
- By G. Hunter on 02-04-22
Very educational
Reviewed: 03-05-22
I didn’t know much about HBCU’s, so thank you for making this audiobook available to us for free!
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Toyota Production System
- Beyond Large-Scale Production
- By: Taiichi Ohno
- Narrated by: Ralph Lowenstein
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 43
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 37
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Story5 out of 5 stars 36
In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno - inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing - shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time. Combining his candid insights with a rigorous analysis of Toyota's attempts at Lean production, Ohno's book explains how Lean principles can improve any production endeavour.
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4 out of 5 stars
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a good brief story
- By Amazon Customer on 02-23-22
- Toyota Production System
- Beyond Large-Scale Production
- By: Taiichi Ohno
- Narrated by: Ralph Lowenstein
Great history about Lean
Reviewed: 12-13-21
If you want to learn how lean methods came to be, and the principles at the heart of it, this is the book for you, in Taiichi Ohno’s own words
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I Am Mine
- Words + Music, Vol. 24
- By: Eddie Vedder
- Narrated by: Eddie Vedder
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,330
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,552
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,505
In the summer of 1990, Eddie Vedder left the surf and sun in San Diego to join a group of friends working to put a new band together in the Seattle underground. Within months, they were anything but underground; they’d found their lead singer, and Vedder went on to lead Pearl Jam on a global takeover of ‘90s culture. In this latest edition of Audible’s Words + Music series, Vedder dives deep, reflecting on a life at the intersection of art, sensitivity, and masculinity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank You
- By George sallis on 11-20-21
- I Am Mine
- Words + Music, Vol. 24
- By: Eddie Vedder
- Narrated by: Eddie Vedder
Amazing surprise to hear this!
Reviewed: 11-30-21
Great insights from Eddie’s life that I didn’t know about. Recommend for any music fan!
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Sorry Not Sorry
- By: Alyssa Milano
- Narrated by: Alyssa Milano
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 101
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 101
Alyssa Milano, actress and activist, delivers here a collection of powerful personal essays that get to the heart of her life, career, and all-out humanitarianism. These essays are unvarnished and elegant, funny and heartbreaking, and utterly real. A timely book that shows in almost real time the importance of taking care of others, it also gives a gut-punch-level wake-up call in an era where the noise is a distraction from what really needs to happen, if we want to live in a better world.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Wow
- By Jenna Gamble on 10-27-21
- Sorry Not Sorry
- By: Alyssa Milano
- Narrated by: Alyssa Milano
Creative and inspiring book
Reviewed: 11-21-21
Alyssa‘s activism history is very impressive. I’ve enjoyed listening to her podcast and really enjoyed this book. Her creativity on some of the chapters was also a nice change from other audiobooks (By any other name and mock debate between Lincoln and Trump). She has a lot to say on important current events, so consider hearing her book even if you don’t agree with her views on all topics. I knew about her because of her acting, but I continue to follow because of her brain and heart.
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People Solve Problems
- The Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem
- By: Jamie Flinchbaugh
- Narrated by: BJ Schraff
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
Every person in every function of every organization is involved in solving problems. They show up in your email inbox, in meetings, in your own work. They are strategic and tactical, mundane and breakthrough, easy and difficult. Most organizations want to, and need to, improve their people's problem-solving efforts, and so they offer them tools, templates, and training. Yet this is not where the leverage for impact is found. People Solve Problems: The Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem explores the real leverage to improve your problem solving.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! Finally…
- By Lorenzo on 12-27-21
- People Solve Problems
- The Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem
- By: Jamie Flinchbaugh
- Narrated by: BJ Schraff
Lots of practical advice on problem solving
Reviewed: 11-16-21
I enjoyed hearing different perspectives about process improvement, and liked Jamie’s focus on coaching and process, not tools. Lots of great insights and suggestions to stay focused on what really matters.
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