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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself, Updated and Expanded (featuring "How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton M. Christensen)

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Take charge of your own success.

If you read (or listen to) nothing else on managing yourself, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand your strengths, clarify your personal goals and direction, and build a career you're proud of.

This book will inspire you to manage your time, energy, and stress effectively; use a growth mindset to expand your network; define, develop, and communicate your personal brand; build your skills and keep learning; navigate conflict with confidence; and align your professional goals with your personal values.

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.

© 2025 Ascent Audio (Audiobook): 9781663756787

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Audiobook: 9 September 2025

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