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Strengthen your soft skills and unlock your leadership potential with this essential collection of articles. If you read only one book on developing interpersonal skills, make it this one. Harvard Business Review has carefully selected 10 of the most impactful articles to help you recognize your social and emotional strengths and weaknesses, adopt a growth mindset, and become a more effective leader.

This book will help you:

Focus your attention both internally and externally
Build stronger connections and provide more meaningful feedback
Influence others, with or without formal authority
Manage differences while maintaining positive relationships
Develop trust through active listening
Communicate clearly and with empathy

This collection includes “The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most” by Raffaella Sadun, Joseph Fuller, Stephen Hansen, and PJ Neal, “The Focused Leader” by Daniel Goleman, “Making Empathy Central to Your Company Culture” by Jamil Zaki, “Learning to Learn” by Erika Andersen, “How to Get the Help You Need” by Heidi Grant, “How to Sell Your Ideas up the Chain of Command” by Ethan Burris, “When Diversity Meets Feedback” by Erin Meyer, “Want Stronger Relationships at Work? Change the Way You Listen” by Manbir Kaur, “How to Navigate Conflict with a Coworker” by Amy Gallo, “Coaching for Change” by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten, “The Science of Strong Business Writing” by Bill Birchard, “You Don’t Just Need One Leadership Voice—You Need Many” by Amy Jen Su, and “Building an Ethical Career” by Maryam Kouchaki and Isaac H. Smith.

The HBR’s 10 Must Reads paperback series is the ultimate resource for both new and seasoned leaders. Designed for those seeking inspiration and insight, these books focus on the fundamental topics every ambitious manager needs to master: leadership, strategy, change, people management, and self-development. Harvard Business Review has carefully curated the most essential reading on each subject, ensuring that the advice remains valuable in any business climate.