HBR's 10 Must Reads for New Managers (Updated and Expanded)

Develop the skills and mindset to successfully manage others for the first time.

If you listen to nothing else for new managers, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you get up to speed quickly, assess your team's strengths and weaknesses, and lead them to perform at their best.

This book will inspire you to build trust before asserting your authority; give constructive feedback that produces positive results; gain buy-in for your ideas across the organization; navigate tough conversations and high-stakes situations; cultivate a robust network both inside and outside your organization; and lead with empathy and emotional intelligence.

This updated and expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles and additional short-form pieces to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.

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