Communication
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To Resolve a Conflict, First Decide: Is It Hot or Cold?
Conflict
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You’re More Resilient Than You Give Yourself Credit For
Stress Digital ArticleSo don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. -
How to Work for a Gossipy Boss
Difficult conversations Best PracticeDon’t mimic the bad behavior. -
Your Career Needs Many Mentors, Not Just One
Networking Digital ArticleYou’ll learn more from a wider group of people. -
How to Deliver Criticism So Employees Pay Attention
Giving feedback Digital ArticleFour tips a champion diver learned from her coach. -
How to Tell Your Boss You Have Too Much Work
Difficult conversations Best PracticeDon’t suffer in silence. -
True Leaders Believe Dissent Is an Obligation
Ethics Digital ArticleWe all have to speak up. - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM HBX
Saying “No” to an Idea Doesn’t Have to Lead to Conflict
Managing people Sponsor ContentSponsor Content from HBX. - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM HBX
What to Do When You Make a Mistake at Work
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How to Decide Which Conferences Are Worth Your Time
Career planning Digital ArticleAnd how to make the most of them. -
What You Need to Stand Out in a Noisy World
Networking Digital ArticleThere are three foundational elements, and you need at least two. -
To Recover from Failure, Try Some Self-Compassion
Emotional intelligence Digital ArticleTreat yourself the way you’d treat a friend. -
Don’t Let Inexperience Stop You from Participating in Meetings
Meetings Digital ArticlePrepare what you’ll say in advance. -
Are You Solving the Right Problems?
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleIn surveys of 106 C-suite executives representing 91 private- and public-sector companies from 17 countries, the author found that a full 85% agreed that... -
Learning How to Collaborate When You’re Self-Employed
Collaboration Digital ArticleStart with these five questions. -
Just Because You’re in Charge Doesn’t Mean You Should Run Every Meeting
Meetings Digital ArticleThree benefits of letting someone else lead. -
What to Do When a Coworker Goes Over Your Head
Conflict Best PracticeDon’t let your frustration show. -
4 Ways to Control Your Emotions in Tense Moments
Emotional intelligence Digital ArticleDon’t let your impulses run the show. -
Great CEOs See the Importance of Being Understood
Leadership Digital ArticleIt’s not about what you say; it’s about what they hear. -
6 Reasons to Get Better at Leading Meetings
Meetings Digital ArticleIt’s a skill that can set you apart. -
How a Culture of Silence Eats Away at Your Company
Transparency Digital ArticleWhat to do instead of complaining or getting angry.
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How to Manage Your Emotions Without Fighting Them
Emotional intelligence Digital ArticleThink of strong feelings as a signaling system. -
How to Write Email with Military Precision
Business writing Digital ArticleGet to the point. -
Your Writing Isn’t as Good as You Think It Is
Business writing Digital ArticleFour ways to get better. -
How to Work for a Gossipy Boss
Difficult conversations Best PracticeDon’t mimic the bad behavior. -
How to Deliver Criticism So Employees Pay Attention
Communication Digital ArticleFour tips a champion diver learned from her coach. -
The Best Cover Letter I Ever Received
Hiring Digital ArticleIn my last post I talked about how to make your résumé more likely to catch the attention of a hiring manager. As a follow up, I’d like to discuss cover letters. Here’s my basic philosophy on them: don’t bother. That’s because the cover letters I see usually fall into one of three categories: The […] -
True Leaders Believe Dissent Is an Obligation
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleWe all have to speak up. -
Your Career Needs Many Mentors, Not Just One
Networking Digital ArticleYou’ll learn more from a wider group of people. -
How to Tell Your Boss You Have Too Much Work
Leadership & Managing People Best PracticeDon't suffer in silence. -
You’re More Resilient Than You Give Yourself Credit For
Stress Digital ArticleSo don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. -
How to Write a Cover Letter
Hiring Best PracticeFocus on why you’re right for the job and how badly you want it. -
How to Handle the Pessimist on Your Team
Leading teams Best PracticeTurning Negativity into Productivity Dealing with a pessimist on your team can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience. Attempts to ignore or counter frequent negative comments may simply incite further negativity. Good news: by being proactive you can help the pessimist change his behavior and enable your team to achieve greater productivity. What the Experts […] -
How to Design an Agenda for an Effective Meeting
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleA tool to waste less of your time. -
How to Give a Killer Presentation
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4 Ways to Control Your Emotions in Tense Moments
Emotional intelligence Digital ArticleDon’t let your impulses run the show. -
3 Ways to Better Understand Your Emotions
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleNaming them is an important first step. -
Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleAsking the question, "What makes a great COO?" is akin to asking "What makes a great candidate for U.S. vice-president?" It all depends on the first name... -
How to Ask for a Reference Letter
Career planning Digital ArticleIn the 2009 film “Up in the Air,” Natalie Keener decides she can no longer stomach being part of a corporate firing squad and quits her firm. Her mentor, played by George Clooney, behaves as the magnanimous gent we all know him to be: he writes a glowing reference letter on her behalf, addressed simply […] -
What You Need to Stand Out in a Noisy World
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleThere are three foundational elements, and you need at least two. -
How to Improve Your Business Writing
Business writing Best PracticeCut the fat.
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HBR Guide to Building Your Business Case Ebook + Tools
Communication Book59.95This enhanced eBook version of the "HBR Guide to Building Your Business Case" includes downloadable tools and templates to help you get started on your... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads 2017: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review
24.95A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review... -
HBR Tools: Better Meetings
29.95Increase your team's meeting efficiency and productivity with these tools by being prepared, staying focused and leaving each meeting ready to take action.... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence (with featured article "What Makes a Leader?" by Daniel Goleman)
24.95In his defining work on emotional intelligence, bestselling author Daniel Goleman found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining... -
HBR's 20-Minute Manager Ebook Boxed Set (10 Books)
110.00You'll get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with this set of concise, practical primers. "Finance Basics" explains the fundamentals... -
Difficult Conversations (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)
Communication Book12.95You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell, or blame you, or shut down. You fear your emotions... -
HBR Guide to Better Business Writing
Communication Book19.95DON'T LET YOUR WRITING HOLD YOU BACK. When you're fumbling for words and pressed for time, you might be tempted to dismiss good business writing as a... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership (with featured article "What Makes an Effective Executive," by Peter F. Drucker)
24.95How can you transform yourself from a good manager into an extraordinary leader? We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles on... -
Good Charts: The HBR Guide to Making Smarter, More Persuasive Data Visualizations
Communication Book35.00A good visualization can communicate the nature and potential impact of information and ideas more powerfully than any other form of communication. For... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication (with featured article "The Necessary Art of Persuasion," by Jay A. Conger)
Communication Book24.95The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up? If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategy (including featured article "What Is Strategy?" by Michael E. Porter)
Strategy & Execution Book24.95Is your company spending enormous time and energy on strategy development, with little to show for your efforts? We've combed through hundreds of Harvard... -
HBR Guide to Managing Conflict at Work Ebook + Tools
Communication Book49.95Whether you enjoy a lively debate or prefer to suppress your feelings over disagreements, we all struggle with conflict at work. Every day we navigate... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management (including featured article "Leading Change," by John P. Kotter)
24.9570% of all change initiatives fail. But the odds turn in your company's favor once you understand that change is a multi-stage process--not an event--and... -
HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback
Communication Book19.95Take the stress out of giving feedback. To help your employees meet their goals and fulfill their potential, you need to provide them with regular feedback.... -
Giving Effective Feedback (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)
Communication Book12.95Whether you're dealing with a problem employee or praising the good work of a colleague, you need to communicate in a way that promotes positive change... -
HBR Guides Ebook Boxed Set (7 Books)
115.00Master your most pressing professional challenges with this seven-volume set that collects the smartest best practices from leading experts all in one... -
Thomas Green: Power, Office Politics and a Career in Crisis
Organizational Development Case Study8.95The case describes the dilemma of a marketing manager, Thomas Green, who, after being rapidly promoted, is harshly criticized by his boss, Frank Davis.... -
HBR Guide to Office Politics
Communication Book19.95Don't let destructive drama sideline your career. Every organization has its share of political drama: Personalities clash. Agendas compete. Turf wars... -
HBR Guide to Managing Conflict at Work
Communication Book19.95Whether you enjoy a lively debate or prefer to suppress your feelings over disagreements, we all struggle with conflict at work. Every day we navigate... -
Apple Inc. in 2015
Strategy & Execution Case Study8.95At the end of 2014, Apple Inc. recorded the most profitable quarter of any firm in history, and its market capitalization soon topped $700 billion. 'Apple...