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CEO ready : what you need to know to earn the job--and keep the job
Thompson, Mark; Loflin, Byron
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 273 Pages
Your track record of success isn't enough. Here's what it really takes to be CEO Ready. You're on the short list for the CEO job, and you have a record of delivering amazing results. You've been told you have the inside track. You're the leader in the clubhouse. Don't believe it. Remember that no matter what you've heard or what your CV says, you are not alone in the race, and the odds are against your getting the job. Leadership selection isn't the methodical, objective process we imagine. Decisions aren't made by robotic executives ticking boxes for attributes such as strategic fit, core competencies, or cultural alignment. Instead, the process is deeply personal, emotional, and often unpredictable. Now, Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin share with you what it really takes to become CEO ready. Thompson has coached thousands of executives and CEO candidates, and Loflin is a boardroom expert and adviser. They've seen firsthand the emotions that sway CEO selections as well as the personal and boardroom dramas that unfold as a company prepares to pass the baton of leadership. In CEO Ready, Thompson and Loflin reveal what you need to do to maximize your chances of being the one who secures the top spot, including identifying the seven key stakeholders CEO candidates need to understand and work with. Filled with practical advice and compelling and instructive stories from those who've gone through this arduous process, CEO Ready is essential reading for anyone who aspires to the ultimate leadership position.
Thompson, Mark; Loflin, Byron
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 273 Pages
Your track record of success isn't enough. Here's what it really takes to be CEO Ready. You're on the short list for the CEO job, and you have a record of delivering amazing results. You've been told you have the inside track. You're the leader in the clubhouse. Don't believe it. Remember that no matter what you've heard or what your CV says, you are not alone in the race, and the odds are against your getting the job. Leadership selection isn't the methodical, objective process we imagine. Decisions aren't made by robotic executives ticking boxes for attributes such as strategic fit, core competencies, or cultural alignment. Instead, the process is deeply personal, emotional, and often unpredictable. Now, Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin share with you what it really takes to become CEO ready. Thompson has coached thousands of executives and CEO candidates, and Loflin is a boardroom expert and adviser. They've seen firsthand the emotions that sway CEO selections as well as the personal and boardroom dramas that unfold as a company prepares to pass the baton of leadership. In CEO Ready, Thompson and Loflin reveal what you need to do to maximize your chances of being the one who secures the top spot, including identifying the seven key stakeholders CEO candidates need to understand and work with. Filled with practical advice and compelling and instructive stories from those who've gone through this arduous process, CEO Ready is essential reading for anyone who aspires to the ultimate leadership position.
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Leadership unblocked : break through the beliefs that limit your potentia
Wilkins, Muriel M.
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 257 Pages
Your mindset may be the only thing standing between you and your potential. Break free from the beliefs that hold you back.
As a leader, do you find yourself frustrated, wondering why employees don't meet expectations, peers are slow to act, or pressure from your boss falls unfairly on your shoulders? It's easy to point a finger at others and double down on getting results. But have you ever considered that the problem might not be them—that it might be you?
Through countless hours coaching executives over the past twenty years, C-suite adviser Muriel M. Wilkins has pinpointed the biggest reason behind these common leadership challenges: hidden blockers. These unconscious beliefs can actively stall progress if leaders aren't aware of their existence, preventing them from seeing a situation clearly, solving problems effectively, and advancing their careers.
In Leadership Unblocked, Wilkins reveals seven key beliefs that hold leaders back, from "I know I'm right" to "I need to be involved" to "I don't belong here." Combining illustrative and powerful coaching conversations and research from the fields of neuroscience, leadership, and adult development theory, Wilkins offers a self-coaching guide for identifying, unpacking, and breaking through these barriers.
By using the practical advice in this book, leaders and aspiring leaders alike can cultivate the mindset to achieve their goals and finally become the leaders they want to be.
Wilkins, Muriel M.
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 257 Pages
Your mindset may be the only thing standing between you and your potential. Break free from the beliefs that hold you back.
As a leader, do you find yourself frustrated, wondering why employees don't meet expectations, peers are slow to act, or pressure from your boss falls unfairly on your shoulders? It's easy to point a finger at others and double down on getting results. But have you ever considered that the problem might not be them—that it might be you?
Through countless hours coaching executives over the past twenty years, C-suite adviser Muriel M. Wilkins has pinpointed the biggest reason behind these common leadership challenges: hidden blockers. These unconscious beliefs can actively stall progress if leaders aren't aware of their existence, preventing them from seeing a situation clearly, solving problems effectively, and advancing their careers.
In Leadership Unblocked, Wilkins reveals seven key beliefs that hold leaders back, from "I know I'm right" to "I need to be involved" to "I don't belong here." Combining illustrative and powerful coaching conversations and research from the fields of neuroscience, leadership, and adult development theory, Wilkins offers a self-coaching guide for identifying, unpacking, and breaking through these barriers.
By using the practical advice in this book, leaders and aspiring leaders alike can cultivate the mindset to achieve their goals and finally become the leaders they want to be.
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Culture design : how to build a high-performing, resilient organization with purpose
White, James D.; White, Krista
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 207 Pages
Strong cultures don't emerge by accident. They're built—with clarity, consistency, and design. This is your guide.
Today's leaders are navigating a storm of competing demands: rising economic and social pressures, rapid technological disruption, and a workforce that expects greater purpose and accountability than ever before. In this unpredictable climate, a weak culture erodes trust, loyalty, and performance. A strong one, by contrast, makes the difference between clarity and confusion, resilience and fragility.
It's time to get intentional about your company's culture.
In this practical and inspiring book, you'll find a clear, actionable framework—rooted in design thinking and inclusive leadership—to help you shape a culture that’s resilient, empowering, and built to last.
Culture Design brings together James D. White's expert perspective, informed by more than thirty years of operating experience across sectors and in the boardroom, with his daughter Krista White's millennial perspective of modern workers' expectations from their company and its culture. This powerful combination produces a masterful joint outlook on what makes leaders best suited to build cultures that work for all.
Together they've written an essential book with one central message: culture design is an indispensable pillar of strategy for organizations to thrive in the coming decades and beyond.
White, James D.; White, Krista
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 207 Pages
Strong cultures don't emerge by accident. They're built—with clarity, consistency, and design. This is your guide.
Today's leaders are navigating a storm of competing demands: rising economic and social pressures, rapid technological disruption, and a workforce that expects greater purpose and accountability than ever before. In this unpredictable climate, a weak culture erodes trust, loyalty, and performance. A strong one, by contrast, makes the difference between clarity and confusion, resilience and fragility.
It's time to get intentional about your company's culture.
In this practical and inspiring book, you'll find a clear, actionable framework—rooted in design thinking and inclusive leadership—to help you shape a culture that’s resilient, empowering, and built to last.
Culture Design brings together James D. White's expert perspective, informed by more than thirty years of operating experience across sectors and in the boardroom, with his daughter Krista White's millennial perspective of modern workers' expectations from their company and its culture. This powerful combination produces a masterful joint outlook on what makes leaders best suited to build cultures that work for all.
Together they've written an essential book with one central message: culture design is an indispensable pillar of strategy for organizations to thrive in the coming decades and beyond.
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Playing to win, expanded : how strategy really works
Lafley, A.G.; Martin, Roger L.
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 313 Pages
The proven playbook for winning—now updated with a new foreword and two bonus HBR articles.
Strategy is not complex. But it is hard. It's hard because it forces people and organizations to make specific choices about their future—something few companies do well.
In this contemporary business classic, now with a foreword by former Harvard Business Review editor in chief Adi Ignatius and insightful articles from HBR, two of today's most respected business thinkers explain what strategy is for, how to think about it, and how to get it done. And they use one of the most successful corporate turnarounds of the past century, which they achieved together, to prove their point.
A.G. Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, in close partnership with strategic adviser Roger Martin, doubled P&G's sales, quadrupled its profits, and increased its market value by more than $100 billion in just ten years. Drawing from their experiences, they explain how leaders in any organization can guide everyday actions with strategic goals built around the essential elements that determine business success—where to play and how to win.
The result is a playbook for winning. At its core is a set of five integrated and essential strategic choices:
What is our winning aspiration?
Where will we play?
How will we win?
What capabilities must we have in place to win?
What management systems are required to support our choices?
The authors tell rich stories of iconic P&G brands, such as Olay, Bounty, Gillette, and more, to clearly illustrate how deciding on a strategic approach—and then making the right choices to support it—can make the difference between just playing the game and actually winning.
Lafley, A.G.; Martin, Roger L.
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 313 Pages
The proven playbook for winning—now updated with a new foreword and two bonus HBR articles.
Strategy is not complex. But it is hard. It's hard because it forces people and organizations to make specific choices about their future—something few companies do well.
In this contemporary business classic, now with a foreword by former Harvard Business Review editor in chief Adi Ignatius and insightful articles from HBR, two of today's most respected business thinkers explain what strategy is for, how to think about it, and how to get it done. And they use one of the most successful corporate turnarounds of the past century, which they achieved together, to prove their point.
A.G. Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, in close partnership with strategic adviser Roger Martin, doubled P&G's sales, quadrupled its profits, and increased its market value by more than $100 billion in just ten years. Drawing from their experiences, they explain how leaders in any organization can guide everyday actions with strategic goals built around the essential elements that determine business success—where to play and how to win.
The result is a playbook for winning. At its core is a set of five integrated and essential strategic choices:
What is our winning aspiration?
Where will we play?
How will we win?
What capabilities must we have in place to win?
What management systems are required to support our choices?
The authors tell rich stories of iconic P&G brands, such as Olay, Bounty, Gillette, and more, to clearly illustrate how deciding on a strategic approach—and then making the right choices to support it—can make the difference between just playing the game and actually winning.
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Bag man : the story behind the improbable rise of coach
Frankfort, Lew; Gordon, Joanne
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 308 Pages
The longtime CEO of Coach shares stories and strategies behind the company's stunning growth from a $6 million business to a $5 billion global brand.
Lew Frankfort knew nothing about fashion when he became assistant to the founder of Coach. By the time he left, Frankfort had spent 29 years as CEO, growing Coach from a scrappy maker of leather bags with a small cult following to a beloved lifestyle brand. Along the way, Coach created a new market segment—accessible luxury—that redefined an industry. In Bag Man, Frankfort explains how the son of a Bronx policeman, after working in city government, built a business that challenged conventions, grew it 1000%, and became recognized as one of the world's best CEOs.
Bag Man offers lessons from both achievements and missteps as Coach reinvented itself over decades. Throughout, Frankfort considers a more personal aspect of leadership—how the double-edged sword of fear and drive can lead to success but also take a toll. He shares his struggles with a haunting fear of failure, including how it drove an obsession with consumer insights that made Coach unique in the industry.
Summing up Coach's philosophy in three words—"magic plus logic"—Bag Man shows how blending creativity and data-driven discipline can produce sustainable, profitable growth, helping to:
Design and market products people love
Build a roster of talent and a performance-driven culture
Drive strategies that pair a brand's unique value with the right market opportunities
Scale the business to achieve next-level organic growth
Operate as a respected public company
A riveting, candid business memoir, Bag Man traces an extraordinary leadership journey that built a legacy brand.
Frankfort, Lew; Gordon, Joanne
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 308 Pages
The longtime CEO of Coach shares stories and strategies behind the company's stunning growth from a $6 million business to a $5 billion global brand.
Lew Frankfort knew nothing about fashion when he became assistant to the founder of Coach. By the time he left, Frankfort had spent 29 years as CEO, growing Coach from a scrappy maker of leather bags with a small cult following to a beloved lifestyle brand. Along the way, Coach created a new market segment—accessible luxury—that redefined an industry. In Bag Man, Frankfort explains how the son of a Bronx policeman, after working in city government, built a business that challenged conventions, grew it 1000%, and became recognized as one of the world's best CEOs.
Bag Man offers lessons from both achievements and missteps as Coach reinvented itself over decades. Throughout, Frankfort considers a more personal aspect of leadership—how the double-edged sword of fear and drive can lead to success but also take a toll. He shares his struggles with a haunting fear of failure, including how it drove an obsession with consumer insights that made Coach unique in the industry.
Summing up Coach's philosophy in three words—"magic plus logic"—Bag Man shows how blending creativity and data-driven discipline can produce sustainable, profitable growth, helping to:
Design and market products people love
Build a roster of talent and a performance-driven culture
Drive strategies that pair a brand's unique value with the right market opportunities
Scale the business to achieve next-level organic growth
Operate as a respected public company
A riveting, candid business memoir, Bag Man traces an extraordinary leadership journey that built a legacy brand.
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Don't be yourself : why authenticity is overrated (and what to do instead)
Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 257 Pages
The surprising science of why being authentic holds you back—from the author of Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? "Just be yourself" might be the worst advice you've ever received. For years, we've been told that authenticity is the key to success—that we should be true to ourselves, tune out others' opinions, and lead with unwavering genuineness. This feel-good message has spawned countless self-help books, leadership seminars, and viral social media posts. There's just one problem: science says it's wrong. Drawing on decades of research, renowned psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic reveals an uncomfortable truth: our obsession with authenticity is backfiring. From Silicon Valley's authenticity worship to failed diversity programs, he exposes how our fixation on our "true selves" undermines both individual and organizational success. The most successful people aren't those who rigidly "stay true to themselves." They're the ones who adapt and evolve, largely by paying a great deal of attention to how others see them and adjusting their behavior to the requirements of each situation. The evidence is clear: when we focus less on expressing our authentic selves and more on understanding others, we become better humans. Blending the latest revelations in psychology with razor-sharp cultural critique, Don't Be Yourself doesn't just challenge conventional wisdom—it offers a playbook for long-lasting career success.
Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 257 Pages
The surprising science of why being authentic holds you back—from the author of Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? "Just be yourself" might be the worst advice you've ever received. For years, we've been told that authenticity is the key to success—that we should be true to ourselves, tune out others' opinions, and lead with unwavering genuineness. This feel-good message has spawned countless self-help books, leadership seminars, and viral social media posts. There's just one problem: science says it's wrong. Drawing on decades of research, renowned psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic reveals an uncomfortable truth: our obsession with authenticity is backfiring. From Silicon Valley's authenticity worship to failed diversity programs, he exposes how our fixation on our "true selves" undermines both individual and organizational success. The most successful people aren't those who rigidly "stay true to themselves." They're the ones who adapt and evolve, largely by paying a great deal of attention to how others see them and adjusting their behavior to the requirements of each situation. The evidence is clear: when we focus less on expressing our authentic selves and more on understanding others, we become better humans. Blending the latest revelations in psychology with razor-sharp cultural critique, Don't Be Yourself doesn't just challenge conventional wisdom—it offers a playbook for long-lasting career success.
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Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 197 Pages
The definitive leadership and management ideas of the year from Harvard Business Review. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up to date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. Featuring examples from leaders such as Jensen Huang and Jane Fraser, and companies from Hermès to OpenAI, this volume brings a year's worth of management wisdom right to your fingertips. This book will inspire you to: Eliminate dysfunction in your leadership team Apply the right kinds of questions to strategic decisions Bring everyone on board with your AI efforts Design innovative products that grow with your customers Better assess what macroeconomic risk means for your business Build a corporate culture that truly aligns with your values This collection of articles includes: "The Art of Asking Smarter Questions," by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jean-Louis Barsoux; "The Uniqueness Trap," by Bent Flyvbjerg, Alexander Budzier, M.D. Christodoulou, and M. Zottoli; "Why Multibusiness Strategies Fail and How to Make Them Succeed," by Bharat N. Anand and David J. Collis; "One Company A/B Tested Hybrid Work. Here's What It Found," by Nicholas Bloom, James Liang, and Ruobing Han; "Build a Corporate Culture That Works," by Erin Meyer; "Why Leadership Teams Fail," by Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo; "How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk," by Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz; "Five Ways to Ask Your Boss to Advocate for You," by Melody Wilding; "What Comes After DEI," by Lily Zheng; "For Success with AI, Bring Everyone On Board," by David De Cremer, "Design Products That Won't Become Obsolete," by Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, and Daniel J. Finkenstadt; and "The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift," by Kevin Evers. HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others. This edition features a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
eBook
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 197 Pages
The definitive leadership and management ideas of the year from Harvard Business Review. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up to date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. Featuring examples from leaders such as Jensen Huang and Jane Fraser, and companies from Hermès to OpenAI, this volume brings a year's worth of management wisdom right to your fingertips. This book will inspire you to: Eliminate dysfunction in your leadership team Apply the right kinds of questions to strategic decisions Bring everyone on board with your AI efforts Design innovative products that grow with your customers Better assess what macroeconomic risk means for your business Build a corporate culture that truly aligns with your values This collection of articles includes: "The Art of Asking Smarter Questions," by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jean-Louis Barsoux; "The Uniqueness Trap," by Bent Flyvbjerg, Alexander Budzier, M.D. Christodoulou, and M. Zottoli; "Why Multibusiness Strategies Fail and How to Make Them Succeed," by Bharat N. Anand and David J. Collis; "One Company A/B Tested Hybrid Work. Here's What It Found," by Nicholas Bloom, James Liang, and Ruobing Han; "Build a Corporate Culture That Works," by Erin Meyer; "Why Leadership Teams Fail," by Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo; "How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk," by Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz; "Five Ways to Ask Your Boss to Advocate for You," by Melody Wilding; "What Comes After DEI," by Lily Zheng; "For Success with AI, Bring Everyone On Board," by David De Cremer, "Design Products That Won't Become Obsolete," by Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, and Daniel J. Finkenstadt; and "The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift," by Kevin Evers. HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others. This edition features a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
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The year in tech, 2026 : the insights you need from Harvard business review
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 174 Pages
A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.
Agentic AI, smart health care, advanced sensors, bioengineering—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid falling victim to disruption?
The Year in Tech, 2026: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand what the latest and most important tech innovations mean for your organization and how you can use them to compete and win in today's turbulent business environment.
Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?
Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.
You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas—and prepare you and your company for the future.
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 174 Pages
A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.
Agentic AI, smart health care, advanced sensors, bioengineering—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid falling victim to disruption?
The Year in Tech, 2026: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand what the latest and most important tech innovations mean for your organization and how you can use them to compete and win in today's turbulent business environment.
Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?
Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.
You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas—and prepare you and your company for the future.
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HBR's 10 must reads : managing people, updated and expanded
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 278 Pages
Bring out their best.
If you read nothing else on managing people, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you earn your people's trust, build successful teams, and coach employees to help them reach their potential.
This book will inspire you to:
• Balance the competing priorities of managing both up and down
• Identify the most common sources of conflict—and learn how to resolve them
• Fine-tune your management style using emotional intelligence
• Navigate the challenges of dispersed and hybrid teams
• Cultivate high engagement without overwork or burnout
• Find—and keep—the best people
This collection of articles includes: "Leadership That Gets Results," by Daniel Goleman
"The Power of Small Wins," by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer
"The Leader as Coach," by Herminia Ibarra and Anne Scoular
"Superbosses Aren't Afraid to Delegate Their Biggest Decisions," by Sydney Finkelstein
"The Set-Up-to-Fail Syndrome," by Jean-Francois Manzoni and Jean-Louis Barsoux
"The Overcommitted Organization," by Mark Mortensen and Heidi K. Gardner
"Global Teams That Work," by Tsdeal Neeley
"Four Types of Team Conflict—and How to Resolve Them," by Randall S. Peterson, Priti Pradhan Shah, Amanda J. Ferguson, and Stephen L. Jones
"Why Employees Quit," by Ethan Bernstein, Michael B. Horn, and Bob Moesta
"The Feedback Fallacy," by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall
"To Excel, Diverse Teams Need Psychological Safety," by Henrik Bresman and Amy C. Edmondson
"Managers Can't Do It All," by Diane Gherson and Lynda Gratton
"Are You a Good Boss—or a Great One?" by Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback.
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.
This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 278 Pages
Bring out their best.
If you read nothing else on managing people, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you earn your people's trust, build successful teams, and coach employees to help them reach their potential.
This book will inspire you to:
• Balance the competing priorities of managing both up and down
• Identify the most common sources of conflict—and learn how to resolve them
• Fine-tune your management style using emotional intelligence
• Navigate the challenges of dispersed and hybrid teams
• Cultivate high engagement without overwork or burnout
• Find—and keep—the best people
This collection of articles includes: "Leadership That Gets Results," by Daniel Goleman
"The Power of Small Wins," by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer
"The Leader as Coach," by Herminia Ibarra and Anne Scoular
"Superbosses Aren't Afraid to Delegate Their Biggest Decisions," by Sydney Finkelstein
"The Set-Up-to-Fail Syndrome," by Jean-Francois Manzoni and Jean-Louis Barsoux
"The Overcommitted Organization," by Mark Mortensen and Heidi K. Gardner
"Global Teams That Work," by Tsdeal Neeley
"Four Types of Team Conflict—and How to Resolve Them," by Randall S. Peterson, Priti Pradhan Shah, Amanda J. Ferguson, and Stephen L. Jones
"Why Employees Quit," by Ethan Bernstein, Michael B. Horn, and Bob Moesta
"The Feedback Fallacy," by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall
"To Excel, Diverse Teams Need Psychological Safety," by Henrik Bresman and Amy C. Edmondson
"Managers Can't Do It All," by Diane Gherson and Lynda Gratton
"Are You a Good Boss—or a Great One?" by Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback.
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.
This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
eBook
HBR's 10 must reads: high performance, updated and expanded
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 254 Pages
Set ambitious goals—and achieve them.
If you read nothing else on high performance, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and achieve extraordinary results.
This book will inspire you to:
• Activate your leadership mindset
• Cultivate habits to crush your goals
• Manage your energy and attention
• Get the feedback you need to continue to grow
• Share your expertise to help others learn
• Use strategic thinking to clarify what truly matters
This collection of articles includes "The Focused Leader," by Daniel Goleman
"Nine Things Successful People Do Differently," by Heidi Grant
"The Right Way to Form New Habits," an interview with James Clear by Alison Beard
"Use a 10-Minute Diary to Stay on Track," by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer
"How to Play to Your Strengths," by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Jane E. Dutton, Robert E. Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza
"Get the Actionable Feedback You Need to Get Promoted," by Sabina Nawaz
"Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger
"The Art of Asking Smarter Questions," by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jean-Louis Barsoux
"A Smarter Way to Network," by Rob Cross and Robert J. Thomas
"Beat Generosity Burnout," by Adam Grant and Reb Rebele
"The Talent Curse," by Jennifer Petriglieri and Gianpiero Petriglieri
"Sleep Well, Lead Better," by Christopher M. Barnes
"Leading in the Flow of Work," by Hitendra Wadhwa
"When Your High Standards Derail Your Success," by Anne Sugar and Karen Walker
and "Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want," by Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, and Allison Bailey.
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.
This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review Press
, 2025
; English
; 254 Pages
Set ambitious goals—and achieve them.
If you read nothing else on high performance, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and achieve extraordinary results.
This book will inspire you to:
• Activate your leadership mindset
• Cultivate habits to crush your goals
• Manage your energy and attention
• Get the feedback you need to continue to grow
• Share your expertise to help others learn
• Use strategic thinking to clarify what truly matters
This collection of articles includes "The Focused Leader," by Daniel Goleman
"Nine Things Successful People Do Differently," by Heidi Grant
"The Right Way to Form New Habits," an interview with James Clear by Alison Beard
"Use a 10-Minute Diary to Stay on Track," by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer
"How to Play to Your Strengths," by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Jane E. Dutton, Robert E. Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza
"Get the Actionable Feedback You Need to Get Promoted," by Sabina Nawaz
"Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger
"The Art of Asking Smarter Questions," by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jean-Louis Barsoux
"A Smarter Way to Network," by Rob Cross and Robert J. Thomas
"Beat Generosity Burnout," by Adam Grant and Reb Rebele
"The Talent Curse," by Jennifer Petriglieri and Gianpiero Petriglieri
"Sleep Well, Lead Better," by Christopher M. Barnes
"Leading in the Flow of Work," by Hitendra Wadhwa
"When Your High Standards Derail Your Success," by Anne Sugar and Karen Walker
and "Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want," by Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, and Allison Bailey.
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.
This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
