the new Ask a Manager book is an audiobook too! by Alison Green on June 7, 2018 One of the coolest things about the publication process for my new book, Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work, was getting to record the audiobook. I spent three days in a recording studio with an amazing director while I pretended to be Aretha Franklin, and it was great fun. The book is all about what to say in tricky workplace conversations — and because tone matters so much, it was great to be able to demonstrate the exact tone to use in each and every example in the book. Here’s an excerpt of the audiobook you can listen to: You can purchase the audiobook here: Audible Amazon iTunes Google Play Libro.fm Also, if you’re interested, Penguin Random House has a podcast called “This is the Author” where authors talk about their experiences recording their audiobooks. Here’s my episode (where I talk about the names in the book, words I realized I was mispronouncing, and more). * I make a commission if you use that Amazon link. You may also like:the Ask a Manager book is now on salethe Ask a Manager book is on sale at Amazonbuy the new Ask a Manager book for your team { 14 comments }
Detective Amy Santiago* June 7, 2018 at 12:36 pm Will you be continuing your podcast? I know you took some time off to do book stuff.
Ask a Manager* Post authorJune 7, 2018 at 12:52 pm Yes! The podcast is coming back on June 20! And there will be some exciting (to me) news along with it.
OrganizedHRChaos* June 7, 2018 at 12:41 pm I bought both the audio and paperback. I listened to all 6+ hours while on a business road trip the day it was released. Awesome book.
Not So Recently Diagnosed* June 7, 2018 at 12:50 pm Just bought the audiobook! Can’t wait to listen while I work!
CatCat* June 7, 2018 at 12:56 pm I’m on the waiting list at the library for the downloadable audiobook on Overdrive. Currently #5 on the waiting list!
Specialk9* June 7, 2018 at 1:15 pm I have requested both eBook and audiobook versions in 3 states. Boom!
.. & Vinegar* June 7, 2018 at 1:30 pm This is so cool! One of the best things about your conversations on Marketplace Weekend has been just that: how to find the right tone. Your “firm but kind” is one I keep pointing women too.
Birdbrain* June 7, 2018 at 2:43 pm It’s also available on Downpour! https://www.downpour.com/ask-a-manager?sp=214098 For anyone else who uses that for their audiobook fix. (I have a Downpour subscription and am a huge audiobook fan, but I’ll admit that I bought the print version this time since I prefer print for reference-type books.)
Vauxhall Prefect* June 7, 2018 at 6:08 pm Oh, the audiobook is available in New Zealand now as well. My procrastination on ordering the physical book has paid off! Got this queued up now to start listening to on my next walk.
Maolin* June 7, 2018 at 7:39 pm I finished the audiobook last week – it’s wonderful! It really is the perfect medium for you, Alison. Not only do we benefit from your carefully curated wording for all manner of awkward circumstances, you’ve given us a demo of the right tone, too. Thank you!
Red* June 7, 2018 at 7:58 pm Hurray audiobook!!! Best way to be able to be a functioning adult and still be able to read as much as I need to.
juliawkiwi* June 8, 2018 at 2:52 am Oh no! I can’t listen to this. In my head, you have a New Zealand accent – and that’s the way it’s got to stay.
RestlessRenegade* June 10, 2018 at 12:54 am Yay! This will sound creepy, but I love your voice. This is awesome. Congratulations!