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Understanding Leadership
Leadership Magazine ArticleEffective leaders take a personal interest in the long-term development of their employees, and they use tact and other social skills to encourage employees to achieve their best. It isn’t about being “nice” or “understanding”—it’s about tapping into individual motivations in the interest of furthering an organizationwide goal. -
Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?
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What Great Listeners Actually Do
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The Most Important Leadership Competencies, According to Leaders Around the World
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How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Work
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Quiz Yourself: Do You Lead with Emotional Intelligence?
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What to Do If Your Boss Doesn’t Like You
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Anyone Can Learn to Be a Better Leader
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Making of a Corporate Athlete
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How to Control Your Emotions During a Difficult Conversation
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Cultural Intelligence
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What Makes a Good Salesman
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3 Ways to Better Understand Your Emotions
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The Right Way to Respond to Negative Feedback
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The Art of Persuasion Hasn't Changed in 2,000 Years
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The 3 Elements of Trust
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How to Challenge Your Organization’s Status Quo — Productively
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How to Self-Promote — Without Sounding Self-Centered
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Preparing for Your Next Career Move
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Do You Understand Why You Catastrophize?
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4 Ways to Make Work More Meaningful
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3 Ways to Live Out Your Values at Work
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Leading Change May Need to Begin with Changing Yourself
Leadership development Digital ArticleBehavior change is hard, but it’s a skill leaders who want to succeed amid near-constant organizational change need to develop. -
Social Media Has Made Us Narcissists - But There Is a Cure
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When Should You Take a Problem to HR?
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Guess What? People Want Feedback
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Turn a No into a Yes
Management VideoHow do you convince someone to agree with you when they've already said no? Learn a two-step approach for transforming resistance into support. -
Two Types of Influence: Telling and Selling
Management VideoDid you know that there's more than one way to exert your influence? Discover how to win support in various situations and explore the crucial role of... -
Keeping Your Spirits Up When You Really Need a Win at Work
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Managing Paradoxes Can Be Uncomfortable
Management VideoIt's natural to feel uncomfortable from time to time, but resisting discomfort will only make it worse. Use these three tools to recognize, accept, and... -
How to Become More Adaptable in Challenging Situations
Managing yourself Digital ArticleWe often fall back on old habits when facing tough problems. But that’s when we need new approaches the most. -
Coaching a Direct Report Who Asks for Your Help
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When Your Feelings Conflict with Your Leadership Role
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Difficult People: What to Do When All Else Fails
Management VideoBefore you throw in the towel, here are some last-ditch strategies to help you craft a work environment where you are able to do your job without all... -
How Leaders Should Handle Public Criticism
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Make Your Emotions Work for You in Negotiations
Your emotions matter in negotiations. They fuel your behaviors, energize you, and allow you to strengthen relationships. But too often, people ignore...
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Public Speaking and Presenting (with featured article "How to Give a Killer Presentation" By Chris Anderson)
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People, Vol. 2 (with bonus article "The Feedback Fallacy" by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall)
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership (with featured article "What Makes an Effective Executive," by Peter F. Drucker)
24.95View Details How can you transform yourself from a good manager into an extraordinary leader? We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles on... -
Decision Making
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Mindful Leadership: Emotional Intelligence Collection
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Curiosity (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Management BookExpand your mindset by exploring what's around you. Curiosity allows you to break free of your assumptions and see the world differently. This book explores... -
Harvard Business Review Manager's Handbook: The 17 Skills Leaders Need to Stand Out
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I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Trust (Paperback + Ebook)
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HBR's 10 Must Reads for Executives 8-Volume Collection
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What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)
Leadership & Managing People ResearchIt's not just about introspection. -
Understanding Leadership
Leadership Magazine ArticleEffective leaders take a personal interest in the long-term development of their employees, and they use tact and other social skills to encourage employees to achieve their best. It isn’t about being “nice” or “understanding”—it’s about tapping into individual motivations in the interest of furthering an organizationwide goal. -
Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?
Emotional intelligence Digital ArticleIt’s far more than just being nice. -
What Great Listeners Actually Do
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What Makes a Leader?
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleWhen asked to define the ideal leader, many would emphasize traits such as intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision--the qualities traditionally... -
How to Approach an Office Romance (and How Not To)
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What’s Your Cultural Profile?
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