Winning Without Persuading: Leadership Audiobook by Esther Choy
Winning Without Persuading is Esther Choy’s audiobook on using curiosity and story discovery to improve leadership conversations and decisions. The listing describes a framework for uncovering information people may not yet know how to express, with the aim of building understanding and trust.
At a glance
- Introduces the T² principle: Transaction × Transformation, linking immediate outcomes with changes in how people think, contribute and lead.
- Covers question-led ways to uncover team insights, risks and opportunities that persuasion may not reveal.
- The listing says charts and an appendix are available through an audiobook companion PDF download.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The curiosity-and-story-discovery approach is directly aimed at leadership conversations and decision-making.
- Customer feedback describes the book as readable and practical, with exercises and resources for applying its ideas.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Esther Choy |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Emily Woo Zeller |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 31 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | AMACOM |
| Publication date | May 5, 2026 |
What to know before buying
- The listing says charts and the appendix are provided in an audiobook companion PDF download, it does not specify how that download is accessed.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Leaders looking for a question-led alternative to relying mainly on persuasion.
- Listeners interested in practical exercises for uncovering team perspectives and stories.
- Business readers seeking ideas for improving leadership conversations and decisions.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as insightful, readable and practical, mentioning exercises and resources for discovering stories and usefulness in business contexts. That feedback may appeal to listeners seeking applicable leadership ideas, it is distinct from the listing’s claims about the framework. The aggregate rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 64 global ratings, with 96 percent at five stars and 4 percent at four stars, ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as insightful and appreciate its readability.
- Feedback highlights practical exercises and resources for story discovery.
Frequently asked questions
What is Winning Without Persuading about?
It presents a leadership approach based on curiosity and discovering stories to surface information, improve decisions and support stronger trust.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listed author is Esther Choy and the narrator is Emily Woo Zeller.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 31 minutes.
Does it include charts and an appendix?
The listing says charts and the appendix can be found in an audiobook companion PDF download.
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