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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.
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Taxocracy
by Scott Hodge; read by Michael Butler Murray
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
Thinking Like an Economist
by Elizabeth Popp Berman; read by Suzie Althens
The story of how economic reasoning came to dominate Washington between the 1960s and 1980s—and why it continues to constrain progressive ambitions today.
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Thirsty Dragon
Suzanne Mustacich; read by Hillary Huber
An inside view of China's quest to become a global wine power and Bordeaux's attempt to master the thirsty dragon it helped create Learn More
To Dare More Boldly
by John C. Hulsman; read by Matthew Waterson
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
The Triumph of Injustice
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
True Story
Ty Montague; read by Sean Runnette
The old way to market a business was storytelling. But in today’s world, simply communicating your brand’s story in the hope that customers will listen is no longer enough. Instead, your authentic brand must be evident in every action the organization undertakes. Learn More
Undercurrents
by Steve Davis; read by Christopher Grove
Improve your knowledge of the ways global trends shape activism with this insightful volume that will supercharge your impact on communities and organizations. Learn More
Unstoppable
by Dave Anderson; read by Dave Anderson
Unstoppable is performance-enhancing manual for those who are ready to change the world. Regardless of talent or skill set, there are four types of people in every organization: Undertakers, Caretakers, Play Makers, and Game Changers—but value is definitely not equal across the board. Game changers move things forward with relentless energy, effort, attitude, and excellence. They elevate those around them, inspire exceptional performance, and drive their organization to the top. Learn More
The Value of Everything
by Mariana Mazzucato; read by Randye Kaye
McKinsey Business Book of the Year Shortlist
A work of tremendous ambition, academic rigor, and originality, The Value of Everything argues that American companies have for too long been valued according to the amount of wealth they capture for themselves rather than for the value they create for the economy. Learn More
We the Possibility
by Mitchell Weiss; read by Tom Perkins
In this inspiring and instructive book, former public official Mitchell Weiss argues that we must shift from a mindset of "Probability Government"—overly focused on performance management and on mimicking "best" practices—to "Possibility Government." This means a leap to public leadership and management that embraces more imagination and riskier projects. Learn More
The Wealth of a Nation
by C. Donald Johnson; read by David Stifel
Ambassador C. Donald Johnson's The Wealth of a Nation is an authoritative history of the politics of trade in America from the Revolution to the Trump era. Learn More
The Wealth of Refugees
by Alexander Betts; read by Jennifer M. Dixon
Refugee numbers are increasing due to a proliferation of fragile states, and this problem will be exacerbated by climate change and the impact of COVID-19. The Wealth of Refugees identifies approaches that can be effective in improving the welfare of refugees, increasing social cohesion between refugees and host communities, and reducing the need for onward migration. Learn More
What Happened to Goldman Sachs
Steven G. Mandis; read by Sean Runnette
How did Goldman Sachs go from being one of the most respected and powerful firms on Wall Street to near collapse during the mortgage crisis? Insider Steve Mandis charts the slow drift that not just Goldman Sachs but any company may fall into if they are not minding essentials. Learn More
What Your Financial Advisor Isn't Telling You
Liz Davidson; read by Randye Kaye
A highly readable personal finance book that translates financial jargon and enables readers to ask the tough questions to protect their money and their financial well-being Learn More
Why Liberalism Works
by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey; read by Janet Metzger
From Deirdre Nansen McCloskey, an insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world. Learn More
Why Teams Don't Work
Harvey Robbins and Michael Finley; read by Harvey Robbins and Michael Finley
One of the most celebrated concepts in corporate life, teamwork is falling short on its promise. Why Teams Don't Work identifies the obstacles (most of them people-made) that prevent teams from achieving their potential, suggests methods to remove those obstacles, and explains how to take care of the team members. Learn More
Why They Do It
by Eugene Soltes; read by Johnny Heller with Eugene Soltes
Drawing on intimate details from personal visits, letters, and phone calls with former executives turned white-collar criminals, as well as psychological, sociological, and historical research, Why They Do It is a breakthrough look at the dark side of the business world. Learn More
Wicked Problems
by Guru Madhavan; read by Walter Dixon
An ode to systems engineers—whose invisible work undergirds our life—and an exploration of the wicked problems they tackle. Learn More
Windfall
McKenzie Funk; read by Sean Runnette
A fascinating investigation into how people around the globe are cashing in on a warming world. Learn More
The Wisdom of Frugality
by Emrys Westacott; read by Michael Healy
From Socrates to Thoreau, most philosophers, moralists, and religious leaders have seen frugality as a virtue associated with wisdom, integrity, and happiness. Are they right? Is a taste for luxury fundamentally misguided? If one has the means to be a spendthrift, is it foolish or reprehensible to be extravagant? Learn More
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