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HBR's 10 Must Reads for New Managers (with bonus article "How Managers Become Leaders" by Michael D. Watkins) (HBR's 10 Must Reads)

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HBR's 10 Must Reads for New Managers offers vital insights and guidance for those stepping into managerial roles for the first time. It provides expert advice on leadership skills, team management, and effective decision-making to help new managers navigate common challenges and drive success within their teams. With contributions from esteemed authors like Daniel Goleman and Michael D. Watkins, this collection is an essential resource for honing leadership skills and transitioning smoothly into management.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're a new manager looking to develop essential leadership skills and adaptive strategies. Featuring insights from renowned authors, it offers valuable guidance on managing teams effectively, motivating employees, and transitioning smoothly from an individual contributor to a leader. This book provides a practical toolkit for personal and professional growth, perfect for those eager to enhance their management capabilities.

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Develop the mindset and presence to successfully manage others for the first time. If you read nothing else on becoming a new manager, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review This book will inspire you to: develop your emotional intelligence influence your colleagues with the science of persuasion

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

If you read nothing else on becoming a new manager, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you transition from being an outstanding individual contributor to a great manager of others.

This book will inspire you to:

  • Develop your emotional intelligence
  • Influence your colleagues with the science of persuasion
  • Assess your team and enhance its performance
  • Network effectively to achieve business goals and for personal advancement
  • Navigate relationships with employees, bosses, and peers
  • Get support from above
  • View the big picture in your decision-making
  • Balance your team's work and personal life in a high-intensity workplace

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633693029

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 11 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.

Author social media/website info: hbr.org, @HarvardBiz

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