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HBR's 10 Must Reads on High Performance is a collection of insightful essays from renowned experts that delve into strategies and practices for enhancing personal and professional productivity. The book brings together articles that explore the psychology behind high performance, methods to cultivate resilience, and actionable advice on setting and achieving ambitious goals. Perfect for business leaders and entrepreneurs, it helps readers maximise their potential while effectively managing time and resources.
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You might enjoy this book if you are keen to unlock your potential and achieve your best at work. It compiles insightful articles from renowned authors and experts in the field, providing strategies on increasing productivity and fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Perfect for professionals seeking practical advice to drive personal and organisational success.

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"Identify what's holding you back. Take care of your physical health for sustained mental performance. Understand what motivates you. Inspire others to reach their potential"--

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on High Performance is a curated collection of 10 HBR magazine articles focused on helping you perform at your highest level and achieve remarkable results.

We've read everything HBR has ever published on high performance so you don't have to. This collection curates the best and most influential HBR articles on the topic.

  • The articles cover key topics such as improving weaknesses, boosting productivity, enhancing habits, fostering personal growth, building motivation, confidence, and resilience.
  • Features pieces from recognisable names and trusted experts.

Intended for all individualsโ€”leaders, managers, and individual contributorsโ€”who aspire to achieve their highest performance both at work and in life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647823467

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 12 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

You can find HBR at: hbr.org
Twitter: @HarvardBiz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review
Facebook: @HBR
Instagram: @harvard_business_review
YouTube: youtube.com/user/harvardbusinessreview

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