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

If you read nothing else for new managers, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you get up to speed quickly, assess your team's strengths and weaknesses, and lead them to a higher level of performance.

This book will inspire you to:

• Develop your emotional intelligence
• Give feedback that leads to positive results
• Navigate relationships with your direct reports, bosses, and peers
• Build soft skills such as communication and persuasion
• Handle difficult conversations and tense situations
• Cultivate a robust network inside and outside your organization

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.