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How to Convince Your Boss They Need a Coach
Managing up Digital ArticleFive steps to frame the conversation using strategy, empathy, and restraint. -
When Feedback Crosses the Line
Feedback Digital ArticleHow leaders can ensure their constructive input doesn’t veer into destructive criticism. -
Is Your Leadership Style Too Nice?
Leadership Digital ArticleAvoiding conflict and tough decisions can hamstring your ability to be a good leader. -
Building a Company Culture That Encourages Feedback
Giving feedback Digital ArticleWhen people regularly ask for input, it sets a powerful norm: learning is valued more than perfection. -
How to Be a Great Coach—Even When You’re Busy
Career coaching Digital ArticleAsk more questions, prompt people to think through solutions, and pause before providing answers. -
How to Coach Hyperenergetic Executives
Time management Digital ArticleHelp them channel their energy into clarity. -
4 Signs That Someone in Your Network Is Taking Advantage of You
Professional networks Digital ArticleWatch out for these signals of an imbalanced relationship. -
4 Strategies to Help New Leaders Give Feedback
Giving feedback Digital ArticleWhen stepping into a new role, giving immediate feedback can feel risky. But waiting too long can backfire. -
Research: When Leaders Express Positivity Early On, Employees Perform Better
Developing employees Digital ArticleA study found that the timing and emotional tenor of a leader’s communication can significantly affect their team members’ performance. -
5 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Negative Feedback
Feedback Digital ArticleAnd how to do it well. -
Research: Performance Reviews That Actually Motivate Employees
Feedback Digital ArticleA study of 1,600 U.S. workers examined their preference for narrative or numerical feedback — or a combination of the two. -
5 Ways to Deal with a Colleague Who Doesn’t Respect Rules
Difficult conversations Digital ArticleHow to avoid resentment and move forward productively. -
When Resentment Is Building on Your Team
Leadership and managing people Digital ArticleExpert advice to help you diffuse tension and refocus on shared goals. -
Overcome Your Fear of Giving Feedback
Giving feedback Digital ArticleThree ways managers make the process harder than it needs to be. -
When a Coworker Keeps Giving You Unsolicited Advice
Interpersonal communication Digital ArticleWhat to say to put a stop to their not-so-helpful suggestions. -
How to Become a More Empathetic Listener
Listening skills Digital ArticleListening isn’t a solo act; it’s a collaborative one. -
How to Deal with a Condescending Colleague
Giving feedback Digital ArticleIt can be particularly roiling when your know-it-all coworker is actually right. -
A Simple Hack to Help You Communicate More Effectively
Business communication Digital ArticleBreak down your message into three parts: What? So what? Now what? -
How to Mentor More People — and Not Get Burned Out
Developing employees Digital ArticleFive strategies to help in-demand mentors manage their time and energy. -
The Art of Setting Expectations as a Project Manager
Business communication Digital ArticleManaging stakeholder expectations is one of the most challenging parts of the job. Here are five ways to do so successfully.
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HBR's 10 Must Reads for New Managers (Paperback + Ebook)
Career planning Special Offer34.95View Details Develop the skills and mindset to successfully manage others for the first time. If you read nothing else for new managers, read this book. We've chosen... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads for New Managers, Updated and Expanded (featuring "Becoming the Boss" by Linda A. Hill)
Career planning Book26.95View Details Develop the skills and mindset to successfully manage others for the first time. If you read nothing else for new managers, read this book. We've chosen... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence, Updated and Expanded (featuring "What Makes a Leader" by Daniel Goleman)
Adaptive leadership Book26.95View Details Develop the most important skill for leadership success. If you read nothing else on emotional intelligence, read this book. We've chosen a new selection... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence, Updated and Expanded (Paperback + Ebook)
Adaptive leadership Special Offer34.95View Details Develop the most important skill for leadership success. If you read nothing else on emotional intelligence, read this book. We've chosen a new selection... -
When a Dream Job Turns Sour (B)
Employee performance management Case Study5.00View Details Tyler Lim, a young marketing professional, secured his dream job at InfiniTech, a multinational corporation in Singapore. While working as an external... -
When a Dream Job Turns Sour (A)
Employee performance management Case Study11.95View Details Tyler Lim, a young marketing professional, secured his dream job at InfiniTech, a multinational corporation in Singapore. While working as an external... -
Having Difficult Conversations (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
19.99View Details Build your ability to discuss tough topics at work. At times in our careers, we face conversations that bring out tense emotions. Our instinct may be... -
People, Performance, and Succeeding as a Manager (HBR Work Smart Series)
Careers Book22.00View Details Be the boss people want to work for. Being a manager is no easy task. You must measure and track your team members' performance toward goals and objectives... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads 2025 (Paperback + Ebook)
AI and machine learning Special Offer34.95View Details A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review... -
Burgers Supreme: Conflict in the Kitchen
Diversity and inclusion Case Study11.95View Details Peter Phillips is the general manager and co-owner of an upscale fast-casual restaurant franchise, Burgers Supreme. He overheard a verbal altercation... -
HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace
Burnout Book21.95View Details Is your workplace toxic? Toxic workplaces take many forms. Whether you're dealing with a narcissistic boss, a backstabbing colleague, endless microaggressions,... -
The Giving Feedback with Confidence Collection: Overcome Your Fear of Giving Feedback
Career coaching Special Offer130.00View Details Giving feedback is an essential part of a manager's job. It can also be incredibly nerve-wracking. How can you identify opportunities for feedback? How... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads 2024: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review (with bonus article "Democratizing Transformation" by Marco Iansiti and Satya Nadella)
24.95View Details A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads 2024 (Paperback + Ebook)
AI and machine learning Special Offer34.95View Details A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review... -
Managing Teams in the Hybrid Age: The HBR Guides Collection (8 Books)
Burnout Book160.00View Details Lead your hybrid team to success. The strictly nine-to-five office routine no longer exists, and you may be managing a team that works in several different... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Performance Management (with bonus article "Reinventing Performance Management" by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall)
24.95View Details Performance management is changing. Adapt your approach along with it. For decades, performance management has been seen as an annual chore by managers... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Performance Management (Paperback + Ebook)
Compensation and benefits Special Offer34.95View Details Performance management is changing. Adapt your approach along with it. For decades, performance management has been seen as an annual chore by managers... -
Next-Level Negotiating: Women at Work Discussion Group Toolkit
Authenticity Book99.95View Details The "HBR Women at Work" series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout... -
Next-Level Negotiating (HBR Women at Work Series)
Authenticity Book24.95View Details Build trust--and create more value. Whether you're negotiating a salary, a deal with a supplier, or your workload, thoughtful preparation increases your... -
HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work
Career coaching Book21.95View Details Build a mentally healthy workplace. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Yet being honest about depression, anxiety, and other psychological...
