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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership, Vol. 2 (with bonus article "The Focused Leader" By Daniel Goleman)
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Stay on top of your leadership game.
More of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you maximise your own and your organisation's performance.
With insights from leading experts, HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership, Vol. 2 will inspire you to:
- Identify areas for personal growth
- Build trust with and among your employees
- Develop a more dynamic and sophisticated communication style
- Transform yourself from a problem solver to an agenda setter
- Navigate the unknown with skill
- Inspire your employees to give their all
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781633699106
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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.
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Business & Entrepreneurship lists from the team
Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!
