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Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers of Success"

In his latest work, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell turns his attention to the universal fascination with success and the stories behind some of today's most successful people. More than just an argument for being in the right place at the right time, however, Outliers explains how important the entire "ecology" of an individual is: Hidden advantages of timing and surroundings, cultural legacies going back hundreds of years, and privileges of ethnicity and class can create a predictable course leading to unusual success. By examining these conditions together, Gladwell transforms the entire concept of the "lucky break" and poses a strong challenge to our society to offer greater opportunity to everyone.

Length: 56:20 Size 33 MB Listen now

Alex Counts' "Small Loans, Big Dreams"

Micro-finance consists of making small loans (usually less than $200) to individuals to establish or expand a small, self-sustaining business. In his book Small Loans, Big Dreams, Alex Counts looks at the lives of micro-lending borrowers from the Grameen Foundation who live in Bangladesh and Chicago. All of the borrowers are women of little-to-no means struggling to gain financial independence. In Bangladesh, the women face monsoons, poor living conditions and a male-dominated society. In Chicago, the women face crime and other hurdles that come with life in the inner-city.

Length: 63:24, Size: 38 MB Listen now

Dr. Skip Rowland's YPN Conversation

Looking for the right tools to negotiate the next steps in your career, whether it's a promotion, new job or career development? Dr. Skip Rowland, Executive Director of the Urban Enterprise Center, will show how taking control of your professional development can lead to self-confidence and can create a positive buzz for you! Learn what it takes to create a successful negotiation strategy by understanding and evaluating your situation, shaping your strategy and implementing the right tactics.

Length: 99:01, Size: 59 MB Listen now

Fred Krupp's "Earth: The Sequel"

A revolution is on the immediate horizon that will change the way we live and will alter the equation of wealth and power. The next, new new thing is being created at the nexus of science, technology and venture capital - bold, creative solutions to address our energy needs for a sustainable, thriving global economy.

Length: 53:06, Size: 30MB Listen now

Jerry Hocutt's "Cold Calling for Cowards"

You could sell to anyone--if you could just get in front of them first. Jerry Hocutt, Seattle resident and author of Cold Calling for Cowards: How to Turn the Fear of Rejection into Opportunities, Sales and Money gets you in front of them. This book uses common sense and humor to give salespeople the courage to make those scary calls.

Length: 59:52, Size: 34.2MB Listen now

Moira Gunn's "WELCOME TO BIOTECH NATION"

In WELCOME TO BIOTECH NATION: My Unexpected Odyssey into the Land of Small Molecules, Lean Genes, and Big Ideas, Dr. Moira Gunn shares her travels through a vast and fast-evolving field. Keeping the chapters, like her acclaimed segments, fast-paced, informative and thought-provoking, she also highlights the amusing sides of a serious subject with a potential to change the world. How humorous can the complex stuff of genetic-manipulation and biofuels be?

Length: 69:32, Size: 40MB Listen now

Graciela Italiano Thomas' "The Future of Early Learning

Early learning is vital to the future economic and social health of our region. Less than half of Washington children come to kindergarten prepared for school. Children who start school unprepared tend to struggle through the rest of their academic and professional careers. What are Washington state and the regional business community doing to improve early learning opportunities? Listen to the Community Breakfast on the future of early learning, featuring Graciela Italiano-Thomas, CEO of Thrive by Five WA.

Length: 70:44, Size: 40.4MB Listen now

Aaron Reardon's April 2006 YPN conversation

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon shares his secrets for success, how he broke into politics early in his career, the challenges he faced along the way, and his advice for young professionals.

Length: 19:43, Size: 19MB Listen now