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HBR's 10 Must Reads on High Performance, Updated and Expanded (featuring "Nine Things Successful People Do Differently" by Heidi Grant)
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on High Performance, Updated and Expanded (featuring "Nine Things Successful People Do Differently" by Heidi Grant)

by Harvard Business Review, Shannon Condon, Tom Parks
September 2025
Beginner to intermediate
6h 17m
English
Ascent Audio
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Overview

Set ambitious goals—and achieve them.

If you read (or listen to) nothing else on high performance, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review  articles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and achieve extraordinary results.

This book will inspire you to activate your leadership mindset; cultivate habits to crush your goals; manage your energy and attention; get the feedback you need to continue to grow; share your expertise to help others learn; and use strategic thinking to clarify what truly matters.

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.

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ISBN: 9781663756756