The Ape in the Corner Office

Though the title suggests a focus on workplace aggression, that type of animal-based energy is only a small part of this fascinating, almost encyclopedic, review of human behavior at work. Don Leslie's savvy reading is part of what makes all 13-plus hours flow so well. Listeners curious about these things will become obsessed with hearing it straight through. Every bit of the presentations is positively compelling--the cogent animal vignettes, the brain chemical findings, and especially the familiar corporate stories of power running amuck and organizational types acting in blatantly animalistic ways. An indispensible lesson for anyone trying to navigate in today's corporate jungles. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine


Although we like to think ourselves civilized, this audiobook will make you rethink your pecking order in the world of work. Rick Adamson reads this nonfiction business book like a raconteur. His reading flows through information-packed chapters as well as anecdotes. The narration is lively even though it's based on many involved scientific and business research studies. Using information gleaned from the animal world, Richard Conniff entertains and enlightens, while Adamson's pacing delivers an extra punch where needed. This is a great resource for figuring out who's who in your workplace, what motivates individuals, and what role each plays in the office wilderness. D.L.M. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine