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"Bonus article: 'The Feedback Fallacy' by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall."--Cover.

Companies that don't use AI will soon be obsolete. Harvard Business Review brings today's most essential thinking on AI, and explains how companies can capitalize on the opportunity of the machine intelligence revolution.

In this connected world, more access and more data come with more risk. From outlining the challenges to exploring the solutions, this curated collection shares today's most essential thinking on cybersecurity.

An enlightening and vivid portrait of the stunning successes of populist movements, and what people need to know about how this transformative shift in politics affects the lives of everyone.

With the latest psychological research and practical advice from leading experts, readers will learn how to use soft power to persuade others, fix unhealthy power dynamics in a team, use compassion to connect better with others, and remain ethical in choices and actions.

"If you read nothing else on reinventing human resources, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones on how HR leaders can partner with the C-suite, drive change throughout the organization, and develop the workforce of the future."--Amazon.com.

Help your people reach their potential.As a manager, it's your responsibility to ensure your team is motivated and performing at a high level. But recent data reveals abysmal engagement levels among workers around the globe. How do you fix the problem--before your most talented people walk out the door?By understanding what drains your employees, you can increase their job satisfaction and push them toward achieving their goals. The HBR Guide to Motivating People provides practical tips and advice to help your team find meaning in their work, build on their strengths, and produce the best results for the organization.You'll learn how to:Pinpoint the root causes of lackluster performanceTailor rewards and recognition to individualsConnect routine work activities to a higher purposeSupport your employees' growth and developmentPrevent burnout--especially in your top performersCreate a culture of engagementArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. You're caught in a web of conflicting expectations from subordinates, your supervisor, peers, and customers. You're not alone. As Linda Hill and Kent Lineback reveal in Being the Boss, becoming an effective manager is a painful, difficult journey. It's trial and error, endless effort, and slowly acquired personal insight. Many managers never complete the journey. At best, they just learn to get by. At worst, they become terrible bosses.This new book explains how to avoid that fate, by mastering three imperatives: Manage yourself: Learn that management isn't about getting things done yourself. It's about accomplishing things through others. Manage a network: Understand how power and influence work in your organization and build a network of mutually beneficial relationships to navigate your company's complex political environment. Manage a team: Forge a high-performing "e;we"e; out of all the "e;I"e;s who report to you. Packed with compelling stories and practical guidance, Being the Boss is an indispensable guide for not only first-time managers but all managers seeking to master the most daunting challenges of leadership.

Harvard Business Review shares today's most essential thinking on blockchain, explaining how to get the right initiatives started at a company and how to seize the opportunity of the coming blockchain wave.