Virtual Business

HBR's Emotional Intelligence series features smart, essential listening on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work.

With so much hype and information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You might be wondering where to even begin—or if it’s too technical to fit into your life. The truth is, ChatGPT doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right approach, it becomes an effortless part of your daily routine. This audiobook cuts through the jargon and gets straight to what matters: practical, real-world strategies for using ChatGPT to make life easier, not harder. You’ll learn how to automate repetitive tasks, streamline your workflow, and even build an AI-powered business without burning out.

Entrepreneurs often suffer from "superhero syndrome" - the misconception that to be successful, they must do everything themselves. They are not only the boss but also the salesperson, HR manager, copywriter, operations manager, online marketing guru, and so much more. It's no wonder so many people give up the dream of starting a business - it's just too much for one person to handle. But outsourcing expert and "Virtual CEO" Chris Ducker knows how you can get the help you need with resources you can afford.

Master artificial intelligence for business analysis to automate requirements and future-proof your tech career today. Transform stakeholder needs into actionable insights without needing to become a programmer or a data scientist. Harness language models as your strategic assistant, extending...

Accelerate your career transition into business analysis and master agile projects with this practical, empowering guide. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or preparing to switch industries, this conversational playbook transforms complex corporate frameworks into accessible...

Turn artificial intelligence hype into measurable business value while future-proofing your career against automation. As digital transformation reshapes the corporate landscape, professionals who translate data into practical strategy are in unprecedented demand. Listen on your commute to...

Launch a profitable work-from-home virtual assistant business and replace your 9-to-5 income in just 90 days. Whether you are craving a flexible freelance schedule or transitioning out of a rigid corporate career, this practical roadmap transforms basic office skills into a stable, independent...

Virtual Assistant Start by Mira Ashby is an essential beginner's guide for anyone looking to embark on a career as a virtual assistant. This book is designed for those who are curious about this profession but may feel overwhelmed by how to get started. It provides clear, practical advice tailored to help navigate the initial steps of launching a virtual assistant business from home.

Transform corporate compliance from a bureaucratic roadblock into a strategic engine for ethical leadership and growth. By mastering risk management from first principles, you can secure investor confidence and safeguard your organization against unpredictable threats. Ditch the confusing...

Working remotely gives you flexibility and independence. But it can pose challenges when you need to team up with colleagues or coworkers. Virtual Collaboration covers the basics of working productively—and collaboratively—from anywhere.

Based on news reports, you might think there's a major cybersecurity threat every four to five months. In reality, there's a cybersecurity attack happening every minute of every day. In Cyber Crisis, Eric Cole gives listeners a clear-eyed picture of the information war raging in cyberspace. Drawing on 30 years of experience, Cole offers practical, actionable advice that even those with little technical background can implement, including steps to take on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to protect their businesses and themselves.

Virtual working - also known as remote working, telecommuting, flexible working, or homeworking - is an important and growing trend in the global employment landscape.  Its popularity has increased due to globalization and outsourcing. However, unlocking the benefits of virtual work depends largely on the organizational culture, management, and leadership to support it. Virtual Leadership identifies the challenges of virtual work and explains how to develop the facilitative leadership mindset to effectively manage people remotely.

Based on The 12-Week MBA by Abilitie, a business leadership program taught to professionals at global Fortune 500 companies, The 12-Week MBA offers practical tips for managers and aspiring business leaders. A business school MBA takes time and money. Yet with a laser focus on what matters most...

Step into the thrilling true crime world of financial fraud and discover how illicit billions vanish in plain sight. Perfect for an edge-of-your-seat commute, this suspenseful narrative exposes the shadowy circuitry connecting street-level syndicates to high-end corporate corruption. Transform...

Leading any team involves managing people, technical oversight, and project administration, but leaders of virtual teams perform these functions from afar. Leading Virtual Teams walks you through the basics of: Connecting your people to each other—and to the team's mission, Surmounting language, distance, and technology barriers, and Identifying and using the right communication channels.

Managing your team, building relationships and trust, and facilitating effective meetings in a hybrid or fully remote workforce is challenging. Virtual EI explores how to develop, practice, and demonstrate your emotional intelligence and social skills in a virtual or hybrid setting. You'll learn how to make your team feel heard, draw everyone's voice into the conversation, and make real connections.

Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming—but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly.

Stop guessing at networking and transform unpredictable sales into sustainable revenue growth with this B2B blueprint. Whether you are a freelancer scaling your services or an ambitious founder navigating complex corporate partnerships, mastering deal-making requires clear strategy over a...

Practical ideas, tools, and tips for managing yourself, collaborating with others, and leading other people when working in remote, virtual, and hybrid teams, and when working from home. Based on the latest research and over 25 years’ experience training over 100,000 people in remote and virtual working with over 400 leading organizations around the world. Includes the latest learning from the COVID period global mass experiment in remote working.

Turn artificial intelligence into a definitive competitive edge using this hype-free operational roadmap for executives. Perfect for your daily commute, this focused listen cuts through vendor buzzwords to deliver actionable clarity. Stop treating complex technology like a science experiment and...