First published 2009
getAbstract tackles the modern professional's dilemma of too many books and too little time. The company's editorial team sifts through thousands of business titles to identify ten standout works on career advancement and personal development. Each book gets distilled into a ten-minute audio summary that captures core concepts without the filler. The collection spans diverse approaches to professional growth, from Leo Babauta's minimalist productivity methods to Marshall Goldsmith's leadership strategies. Jon Kabat-Zinn contributes mindfulness techniques while Jeffrey Fox reveals unconventional job-hunting tactics. The selection includes Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow's reflections on life priorities, Frank Luntz's communication principles, and Debra Fine's networking guidance. getAbstract promises busy executives can absorb essential ideas quickly and gain competitive advantages through concentrated learning.
Genres: business, self-help, non-fiction, personal-development
Vibes: informative, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: how-to, self-improvement
MP3 CD · getAbstract AG