Urgent!: Strategies to Control Urgency, Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity Audiobook
Urgent!: Strategies to Control Urgency, Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity by Dermot Crowley is an unabridged English audiobook about balancing purposeful urgency with proactive work. It presents strategies for managing competing demands, reducing stress and leading teams without slipping into constant reactivity or inaction.
At a glance
- Explores how to distinguish useful urgency from pressure that can contribute to stress and burnout.
- Covers strategies for becoming more proactive rather than reacting to every demand.
- Applies its approach to both personal work habits and team leadership.
Reference price: $20.85
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The unabridged format and stated listening length make the time commitment clear.
- Its focus spans individual productivity and leading teams, which may suit managers as well as individual contributors.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Dermot Crowley |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Roger Clark |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 5 minutes |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Ascent Audio |
| Publication date | 25 August 2020 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes this as a guide to balancing urgency, not a promise to eliminate workload pressure or stress.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking practical approaches to prioritising competing work demands.
- Managers and team leaders interested in more proactive working habits.
Less suited to
- Readers who specifically want a print or ebook edition rather than an audiobook.
- Listeners looking for a narrowly focused technical manual rather than guidance on workplace habits and leadership.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with ratings in the four- and five-star categories. The sample is small and provides no written feedback, so it cannot show which aspects listeners liked or how well the strategies worked for them. Buyers interested in workplace urgency and team productivity can use the listing’s description to judge fit, but should not treat the ratings as evidence of specific outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Urgent! about?
It discusses how to use urgency constructively while avoiding excessive reactivity, stress and inaction, with strategies for individuals and teams.
Who is the author and narrator?
The listing names Dermot Crowley as the author and Roger Clark as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
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