June 2026
Beginner
160 pages
1h 29m
English
book
Calm (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
by Harvard Business Review, Jacqueline Carter, David Maxfield, Liz Fosslien, Mollie West Duffy
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Contents
1. Leaders Need Meditation Now More Than Ever
It helps you center and calm fear-based thoughts.
By Matthias Birk
2. Regain Your Composure in Stressful Situations
How to self-regulate in the moment.
By Anke Thiele
3. Calming Your Brain During Conflict
Stay present, feel intensely, and be aware of your body.
By Diane Musho Hamilton
4. How to Channel Your Anger at Work
Not every negative emotion is bad, if used correctly.
By Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy
5. When Managers Break Down, So Do Their Teams
How you respond to pressure has a major impact on your people.
By David Maxfield and Justin Hale
6. Staying Adaptable in the Face of Challenges
Be more intentional and creative by cultivating “deliberate calm.”
By Jacqueline Brassey ...
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