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The future is here. How is your organization responding? Amid the turbulence of a global pandemic, worldwide social justice movements, and accelerated digital transformation, one thing is clear&#8212work will no longer be the same. Employees now expect a flexible, inclusive workplace and a deeper connection to their employer. Organizations must commit to doing good for their people and communities. What should you and your company be doing to adapt? The Future of Work: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will provide you with today's most essential thinking about creating a work-from-anywhere organization, harnessing AI as part of your team, creating an inclusive culture, and building a purpose-driven organization. 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&#8212blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more&#8212each 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&#8212and prepare you and your company for the future.

Break down the barriers to effective collaboration. For cross-functional projects to work, you need to bring together diverse ideas and resources from across your organization. But office politics, conflicting objectives, and lack of clear authority can get in the way. The HBR Guide to Collaborative Teams provides practical tips and advice to help you collaborate more effectively. Whether you're leading your own direct reports or building a talented group from disparate parts of your organization, you'll discover how to align others' goals and skills so you can solve problems as a team and deliver great results. You'll learn to:Develop a shared purposeBust departmental silosLead employees who don't report to youOvercome conflict and turf warsPrevent collaborative overload and fatigueUse the right tools for virtual information sharingArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

Position yourself for success. Get more of the management ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you stay engaged, be productive, and continue to grow throughout your working life. With insights from leading experts including Susan David, Joseph Badaracco, and Laura Morgan Roberts, this book will inspire you to:Identify your purpose and translate it into actionMake time to learn&#8212and stay relevant in a world of rapid changeTurn your strengths into superpowersSpend more time on the work that mattersTackle even your toughest decisions with confidenceReduce burnout from collaborationTake a stand for yourself and for othersThis collection of articles includes "From Purpose to Impact," by Nick Craig and Scott A. Snook; "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen; "Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph R. Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; "Make Time for the Work That Matters," by Julian Birkinshaw and Jordan Cohen; "Collaboration Without Burnout," by Rob Cross, Scott Taylor, and Deb Zehner; "Emotional Agility," by Susan David and Christina Congleton; "How to Tackle Your Toughest Decisions," by Joseph L. Badaracco; "How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work," by Jennifer Petriglieri; "Cultivating Everyday Courage," by James R. Detert; "Be Your Own Best Advocate," by Deborah M. Kolb; "Building an Ethical Career," by Maryam Kouchaki and Isaac H. Smith; "When and How to Respond to Microaggressions," by Ella F. Washington, Alison Hall Birch, and Laura Morgan Roberts. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

Roar Out of the Covid-19 RecessionYou've weathered the shock, the lockdowns, and the slow crawl back. But with a new normal come new risks&#8212and new opportunities. What must you and your business do now to come out of the downturn stronger and better positioned for the future? Global Recession: Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you find possibilities amid the upheaval and reshape your business to seize advantage in the upswing. 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&#8212blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more&#8212each 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&#8212and prepare you and your company for the future.

Is your message getting through? The right communication tactics can motivate your people&#8212and fuel your business. Get more of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you get your message across&#8212whether you're speaking face-to-face or connecting with someone across the world. With insights from leading experts including Erin Meyer, Heidi Grant, and Douglas Stone, this book will inspire you to:Power your organization through conversationUnlock value in your organization by asking better questionsImprove your ability to give&#8212and receive&#8212adviceAchieve better outcomes in cross-cultural negotiationsCreate smart, effective data visualizationsSpark collaboration, learning, and innovation using digital toolsThis collection of articles includes: "Leadership Is a Conversation," by Boris Groysberg and Michael Slind; "The Surprising Power of Questions," by Alison Wood Brooks and Leslie K. John; "A Second Chance to Make the Right Impression," by Heidi Grant; "The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice," by David A. Garvin and Joshua D. Margolis; "Find the Coaching in Criticism," by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; "Visualizations That Really Work," by Scott Berinato; "What Managers Need to Know About Social Tools," by Paul Leonardi and Tsedal Neeley; "Be Yourself, But Carefully," by Lisa Rosh and Lynn O?ermann; "How to Preempt Team Conflict," by Ginka Toegel and Jean-Louis Barsoux; "Getting to Si, Ja, Oui, Hai, and Da," by Erin Meyer; and "Cultivating Everyday Courage," by James R. Detert. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

You can have a successful career and be the dad you want to be. Finally, we've moved past the days when providing for your family meant taking a backseat role in your children's lives. Still, many of us aren't finding the support and flexibility we need, and the time-management challenge of performing at work while being a present dad at home can feel impossible. Advice for Working Dads will help you balance and integrate your career and fatherhood, navigate always-on work cultures, and find success and fulfillment in one of the toughest&#8212and most important&#8212jobs you’ll ever take on. You'll learn to:Set reasonable expectations and limitsCarve out quality time for family, even when you're at your busiestStay true to yourself, your friends, and your personal interestsCommunicate better with your spouse or partner about careers, parenting, and choresModel your work and life values for your childrenThe HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

If you read nothing else on managing yourself and your career, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. As we live and work longer, we're reinventing ourselves, sometimes several times through the course of our career. How can we balance our work with our other interests and commitments? How can we continue to learn and grow and expand our skills? HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself and Your Career Collection features the best thinking from Harvard Business Review to help you build your emotional strength and resilience, keep your skills fresh, cultivate a learning mindset, make the right career moves, navigate setbacks, and achieve high performance. Included in this six-book set are:HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional IntelligenceHBR's 10 Must Reads on Mental ToughnessHBR's 10 Must Reads on Career ResilienceHBR's 10 Must Reads on Lifelong LearningHBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing YourselfHBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself, Vol. 2The collection includes sixty articles selected by HBR's editors from renowned thought leaders including Clayton M. Christensen, Herminia Ibarra, Rob Cross, and Laura Morgan Roberts plus the indispensable article "What Makes a Leader" by Daniel Goleman. With HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself and Your Career Collection, you’ll boost your professional and emotional skills&#8212and your career success. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

Conduct more productive conversations. As a working parent, you lead meetings, advocate for your children, and make presentations that win clients&#8212all with ease. But when your personal life spills into your professional life&#8212whether it's negotiating a schedule change with your boss or talking to your spouse about responsibilities at home&#8212it can be a challenge to communicate effectively and reach agreement. Communicate Better with Everyone provides the expert advice, sample language, and practical solutions you need to help you have more productive conversations with everyone, from your manager to yourself. You'll learn to:Discuss your career and family commitments with your bossSet boundaries&#8212and stick to themCreate a safe environment for open, honest conversationsDecide whether&#8212and what&#8212to disclose when facing a personal crisisTalk back to your inner criticThe HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

Create and sustain a culture of learning. If you read nothing else on learning, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you keep your skills fresh and relevant, support continuous improvement on your team, and prepare everyone in the organization to thrive over the long term. This book will inspire you to:Cultivate relentless curiosityMagnify your strengths and make yourself indispensableNurture a growth mindset in yourself and othersDeliver actionable feedback to help every employee excelTransform today's failure into tomorrow's successReimagine your employee-development programBuild a learning organizationThis collection of articles includes "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen; "Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph R. Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; "Find the Coaching in Criticism," by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; "Teaching Smart People How to Learn," by Chris Argyris; "The Feedback Fallacy," by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall; "The Leader as Coach," by Herminia Ibarra and Anne Scoular; "Strategies for Learning from Failure," by Amy C. Edmondson; "Learning in the Thick of It," by Marilyn Darling, Charles Parry, and Joseph Moore; "Is Yours a Learning Organization?" by David A. Garvin, Amy C. Edmondson, and Francesca Gino; "Why Organizations Don't Learn," by Francesca Gino and Bradley Staats; "The Transformer CLO," by Abbie Lundberg and George Westerman; and "The Right Mindset for Success," an interview with Carol Dweck by Sarah Green Carmichael. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

Get your best work done, no matter where you do it. Video calls from your couch. Project reports in a coffee shop. Presentations at your kitchen table. Working remotely gives you more flexibility in how and where you do your job. But being part of a far-flung team can be challenging. How can you make remote work work for you? The HBR Guide to Remote Work provides practical tips and advice to help you stay productive, avoid distractions, and collaborate with your team, despite the distance that separates you. You'll learn to:Create a regular work-from-home routineIdentify the right technology for your needsRun better virtual meetingsAvoid burnout and video-call fatigueManage remote employeesConduct difficult conversations when you can't meet in personArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

Building a successful career starts with you. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of your current job and lose sight of the big picture, but with a typical career spanning 50 years or more, you do so at your own peril. It's up to you to chart your own course to professional success. If you read nothing else on effectively managing your career, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you develop yourself, make the right career moves, navigate inevitable detours and disruptions, and turn your professional dreams into reality. This book will inspire you to:Identify and leverage your strengthsCultivate the curiosity, skills, and knowledge you need to maintain your professional relevance far into the futureNavigate messy job transitions gracefullyBuild and sustain a network that supports and encourages your growthRestore meaning and passion to your workBounce back from career setbacks big and smallReinvent yourself, even in tough timesThis collection of articles includes "Managing Oneself," by Peter F. Drucker; "How to Play to Your Strengths," by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen Spreitzer, Jane Dutton, Robert Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza; "How to Stay Stuck in the Wrong Career," by Herminia Ibarra; "Five Ways to Bungle a Job Change," by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams; "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen; "The Strategic Side Gig," by Ken Banta and Orlan Boston; "How Leaders Create and Use Networks," by Herminia Ibarra and Mark Lee Hunter; "How to Bounce Back from Adversity," by Joshua D. Margolis and Paul G. Stoltz; "Rebounding from Career Setbacks," by Mitchell Lee Marks, Philip Mirvis, and Ron Ashkenas; "Reawakening Your Passion for Work," by Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee, and Daniel Goleman; and "Next-Gen Retirement," by Heather C. Vough, Christine D. Bataille, Leisa Sargent, and Mary Dean Lee. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

If you read nothing else on change management, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. Most companies' change initiatives fail. Yours don't have to. HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management 2-Volume Collection provides enduring ideas and practical advice to help you spearhead change in your organization. Bringing together HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management and HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management, Vol. 2, this collection includes twenty articles selected by HBR's editors and features the indispensable article "Leading Change" by John Kotter. From timeless classics to the latest game-changing ideas from thought leaders W. Chan Kim, Renee Mauborgne, Tim Brown, Roger Martin, and more, HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management 2-Volume Collection will inspire you to:Lead through the eight critical stages of changeEstablish a sense of urgencyOvercome addiction to the status quoTransform your company's cultureMinimize the pain of changeGet reorgs rightReshape your organization for climate sustainabilityScale agile practices throughout your companyLead change when business is good&#8212but also when times are toughHBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up? HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication 2-Volume Collection provides enduring ideas and practical advice to help you express your ideas with clarity and impact&#8212no matter what the situation. Bringing together HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication and HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication, Vol. 2, this collection includes twenty articles selected by HBR's editors and features the indispensable article "The Necessary Art of Persuasion" by Jay A. Conger. From timeless classics to the latest game-changing ideas from thought leaders Erin Meyer, Robert B. Cialdini, Nick Morgan, Heidi Grant, and more, HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication 2-Volume Collection will inspire you to:Power your organization through conversationPitch your brilliant idea&#8212successfullyEstablish credibility and connect with your audienceUnlock value throughout your company by asking better questionsAchieve better outcomes in cross-cultural negotiationsCreate smart, effective data visualizationsSpark collaboration, learning, and innovation using digital toolsBuild consensus and win supportHBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

If you read nothing else on managing yourself, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. You have the power to position yourself for success, cut your own career path, develop your skills, and shape the life you'll live. HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself 2-Volume Collection provides enduring ideas and practical advice to help you stay engaged, be productive, and continue to grow throughout your working life. Bringing together HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself and HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself, Vol. 2, this collection includes twenty articles selected by HBR's editors and features the indispensable article "How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton M. Christensen. From timeless classics to the latest game-changing ideas from thought leaders Peter F. Drucker, Daisy Dowling, Daniel Goleman, and Jennifer Petriglieri, and more, HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself 2-Volume Collection will inspire you to:Identify areas for personal growthConsider your strengths, work preferences, values, and contributionsBuild your skills and stay relevantDevelop learning agilityBalance work, home, community, and selfReplenish your physical and mental energyRebound from tough timesPrepare for your next opportunityStay engaged throughout your 50+-year work lifeHBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

Push forward diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice at your organization. The time is now to develop a company culture that seeks and celebrates difference, combats racism, and strives for equity. The HBR Diversity and Inclusion Collection offers the ideas and strategies you need revitalize your D&I efforts for the good of all. Included in this set are:HBR's 10 Must Reads on DiversityHBR's 10 Must Reads on Women and LeadershipHBR's 10 Must Reads on Building a Great CultureHBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Across CulturesRacial Justice: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business ReviewIt contains more than 50 articles selected by HBR's editors from renowned thought leaders such as Sheryl Sandberg, Adam Grant, Robert Livingston, and Joan C. Williams and features the indispensable articles "Toward a Racially Just Workplace" by Laura Morgan Roberts and Anthony J. Mayo and "Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity," by David A. Thomas and Robin J. Ely. The ideas and insights in the HBR Diversity and Inclusion Collection will help you take bold steps toward progress and equality in your company.

Lead change amid constant turbulence and disruption. Get more of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you successfully transform your organization. With insights from leading experts including John Kotter, Tim Brown, and Roger Martin, this book will inspire you to:Master the eight accelerators of strategic changeTurn your culture into a catalyst for transformationUse your network ties to win over resistersApply design thinking to secure buy-in Scale agile practices across your organizationGet reorgs rightAvoid pursuing the wrong changesThis collection of articles includes "What Everyone Gets Wrong About Change Management," by N. Anand and Jean-Louis Barsoux; "Cultural Change That Sticks," by Jon R. Katzenbach, Ilona Ste?en, and Caroline Kronley; "Culture Is Not the Culprit," by Jay W. Lorsch and Emily McTague; "The Network Secrets of Great Change Agents," by Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro; "Design for Action," by Tim Brown and Roger L. Martin; "Agile at Scale," by Darrell K. Rigby, Je? Sutherland, and Andy Noble; "The Merger Dividend," by Ron Ashkenas, Suzanne Francis, and Rick Heinick; "Getting Reorgs Right," by Stephen Heidari-Robinson and Suzanne Heywood; and "Your Workforce Is More Adaptable Than You Think," by Joseph B. Fuller, Judith K. Wallenstein, Manjari Raman, and Alice de Chalendar. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

Roar Out of the Covid-19 RecessionYou've weathered the shock, the lockdowns, and the slow crawl back. But with a new normal come new risks&#8212and new opportunities. What must you and your business do now to come out of the downturn stronger and better positioned for the future? Global Recession: Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you find possibilities amid the upheaval and reshape your business to seize advantage in the upswing. 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&#8212blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more&#8212each 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&#8212and prepare you and your company for the future.

Position yourself for success. Get more of the management ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you stay engaged, be productive, and continue to grow throughout your working life. With insights from leading experts including Susan David, Joseph Badaracco, and Laura Morgan Roberts, this book will inspire you to:Identify your purpose and translate it into actionMake time to learn&#8212and stay relevant in a world of rapid changeTurn your strengths into superpowersSpend more time on the work that mattersTackle even your toughest decisions with confidenceReduce burnout from collaborationTake a stand for yourself and for othersThis collection of articles includes "From Purpose to Impact," by Nick Craig and Scott A. Snook; "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen; "Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph R. Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; "Make Time for the Work That Matters," by Julian Birkinshaw and Jordan Cohen; "Collaboration Without Burnout," by Rob Cross, Scott Taylor, and Deb Zehner; "Emotional Agility," by Susan David and Christina Congleton; "How to Tackle Your Toughest Decisions," by Joseph L. Badaracco; "How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work," by Jennifer Petriglieri; "Cultivating Everyday Courage," by James R. Detert; "Be Your Own Best Advocate," by Deborah M. Kolb; "Building an Ethical Career," by Maryam Kouchaki and Isaac H. Smith; "When and How to Respond to Microaggressions," by Ella F. Washington, Alison Hall Birch, and Laura Morgan Roberts. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

Is your message getting through? The right communication tactics can motivate your people&#8212and fuel your business. Get more of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you get your message across&#8212whether you're speaking face-to-face or connecting with someone across the world. With insights from leading experts including Erin Meyer, Heidi Grant, and Douglas Stone, this book will inspire you to:Power your organization through conversationUnlock value in your organization by asking better questionsImprove your ability to give&#8212and receive&#8212adviceAchieve better outcomes in cross-cultural negotiationsCreate smart, effective data visualizationsSpark collaboration, learning, and innovation using digital toolsThis collection of articles includes: "Leadership Is a Conversation," by Boris Groysberg and Michael Slind; "The Surprising Power of Questions," by Alison Wood Brooks and Leslie K. John; "A Second Chance to Make the Right Impression," by Heidi Grant; "The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice," by David A. Garvin and Joshua D. Margolis; "Find the Coaching in Criticism," by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; "Visualizations That Really Work," by Scott Berinato; "What Managers Need to Know About Social Tools," by Paul Leonardi and Tsedal Neeley; "Be Yourself, But Carefully," by Lisa Rosh and Lynn O?ermann; "How to Preempt Team Conflict," by Ginka Toegel and Jean-Louis Barsoux; "Getting to Si, Ja, Oui, Hai, and Da," by Erin Meyer; and "Cultivating Everyday Courage," by James R. Detert. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever-changing business environment.

Seize this moment to advance racial justice at your organization. In the wake of widespread anti-racism demonstrations across the world, many companies have spoken out forcefully. They've made unprecedented commitments to equity and launched ad campaigns and task forces to counter racism, especially anti-Black racism. But now comes the real test&#8212harnessing the energy of this moment to further and sustain change for the better. Racial Justice: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you combat racism and bias throughout your company, revitalize your diversity and inclusion efforts, and lead the conversations necessary to bring your organization a step closer to racial equity. 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&#8212blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more&#8212each 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&#8212and prepare you and your company for the future.