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HBR's 10 Must Reads on High Performance, Updated and Expanded

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Set ambitious goals and achieve them. If you read nothing else on high performance, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and... Read More
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If you read nothing else on high performance, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classicHarvard Business Reviewarticles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and achieve extraordinary results.

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Set ambitious goals and achieve them.

If you read nothing else on high performance, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and achieve extraordinary results.

This book will inspire you to:

  • Activate your leadership mindset
  • Cultivate habits to crush your goals
  • Manage your energy and attention
  • Get the feedback you need to continue to grow
  • Share your expertise to help others learn
  • Use strategic thinking to clarify what truly matters

This collection of articles includes 'The Focused Leader,' by Daniel Goleman; 'Nine Things Successful People Do Differently,' by Heidi Grant; 'The Right Way to Form New Habits,' an interview with James Clear by Alison Beard; 'Use a 10-Minute Diary to Stay on Track,' by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer; 'How to Play to Your Strengths,' by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Jane E. Dutton, Robert E. Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza; 'Get the Actionable Feedback You Need to Get Promoted,' by Sabina Nawaz; 'Making Yourself Indispensable,' by John H. Zenger, Joseph Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; 'The Art of Asking Smarter Questions,' by Arnaud Chevallier, Frederic Dalsace, and Jean-Louis Barsoux; 'A Smarter Way to Network,' by Rob Cross and Robert J. Thomas; 'Beat Generosity Burnout,' by Adam Grant and Reb Rebele; 'The Talent Curse,' by Jennifer Petriglieri and Gianpiero Petriglieri; 'Sleep Well, Lead Better,' by Christopher M. Barnes; 'Leading in the Flow of Work,' by Hitendra Wadhwa; 'When Your High Standards Derail Your Success,' by Anne Sugar and Karen Walker; and 'Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want,' by Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, and Allison Bailey.

HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.

This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798892791793

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 9 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 organisations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

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