Seth Godin. Steve Chandler. Bob Nelson. John Bogle. Ken Blanchard. Neil Rackman. Catch these and many of your other favorite business and finance writers—in their own words or as read by others— on these audio collections.
An engrossing new work of economic history, Small, Medium, Large will make scholars, students, and general audiences alike think differently about the history of mass production and consumption. Learn More
New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook tells a fascinating story of creativity and commerce that explains how songs have become so addictive. Learn More
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. Learn More
by Leslie P. Francis and John G. Francis; read by Linda Jones
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Is it morally or politically acceptable to have wide differences in the quality of health care when one crosses a state line? States of Health identifies the practical relevance of federalism to people facing ethical decisions about health and health care, and it considers the theoretical justifications for permissible differences among states. Learn More
Deftly navigating the tensions among globalization, national sovereignty, and democracy, Straight Talk on Trade presents an indispensable commentary on today's world economy and its dilemmas, and offers a visionary framework at a critical time when we need it most. Learn More
by Katharine Ogden Michaels; read by Janet Metzger
An in-depth look at the life of Oakland, California native, Barclay Simpson, Strong Ties focuses on the set of convictions and leadership qualities that allowed Simpson to build a successful business from nothing and to become one of the major philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn More
Ori Brafman with Rom Brafman; read by John Apicella
Drawing on the latest research from social psychology, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior, Sway reveals the dynamic forces that derail our decision-making and our personal and business lives—and helps listeners avoid falling victim to those forces. Learn More
Taxing Wars suggests that the burden in blood is just one side of the coin. The way Americans bear the burden in treasure has also changed, and these changes have both eroded accountability and contributed to the phenomenon of perpetual war. Learn More
Taxocracy: What You Don't Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life won't help you lower your tax bill, but it will help you understand how politicians use taxes to influence our lives, how taxes harm the economy, and why we need a simpler tax system. Learn More
The story of how economic reasoning came to dominate Washington between the 1960s and 1980s—and why it continues to constrain progressive ambitions today. Learn More
To Dare More Boldly creatively explains why political risk analysis is vital for business and political leaders alike, and authoritatively establishes the analytical rules of thumb that practitioners need to do it effectively. Learn More
by Gabriel Zucman & Emmanuel Saez; read by Steve Menasche
Even as they became fabulously wealthy, the ultra-rich have seen their taxes collapse to levels last seen in the 1920s. Meanwhile, working-class Americans have been asked to pay more. The Triumph of Injustice presents a forensic investigation into this dramatic transformation, written by two economists who revolutionized the study of inequality. Learn More
