HBR's 10 Must-Reads on Managing People: Leadership That Gets Results

Effective people management is crucial for organizational success. It involves inspiring and motivating employees, fostering collaboration, and creating a positive work environment. In this article, we present 10 essential Harvard Business Review (HBR) articles that offer valuable insights and practical advice on managing people effectively.

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People (with featured article "Leadership That Gets Results," by Daniel Goleman)

by Dolly Chugh

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1. Why Good Bosses Don't Tell Everything They Know

In this article, author Marcus Buckingham argues that effective managers should not share all their knowledge with employees. By withholding some information, they can encourage employees to take ownership of their work, develop their skills, and make better decisions.

2. The Making of a Corporate Athlete

This article by Jim Collins and Morten Hansen explores the qualities of exceptional leaders who can navigate challenging business environments. They identify "corporate athletes" as individuals with a unique combination of physical, mental, and emotional fitness.

3. How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Trust

Trust is essential for effective collaboration and high performance. In this article, authors Paul Zak, Jennifer George, and Douglas Gino reveal the secrets of building a trusting work environment and discuss the role of oxytocin, a hormone that promotes social bonding.

4. What Great Managers Do

This classic HBR article by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman identifies five key practices of exceptional managers: setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, giving recognition, developing employees, and creating a positive work environment.

5. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

In this engaging fable, Patrick Lencioni outlines the five common pitfalls that can derail team performance: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results.

6. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Author Daniel Pink challenges traditional theories of motivation and introduces the concept of intrinsic motivation. He suggests that people are more motivated by autonomy, mastery, and purpose than by external rewards or punishments.

7. The Talent Myth: How the Best Companies Get the Best People

In this article, authors Chip Heath and Dan Heath argue that focusing on hiring "superstars" is not the best strategy for building a high-performing team. Instead, they emphasize the importance of creating a culture that attracts and retains talented people.

8. First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently

Based on extensive research, authors Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman identify eight common traits of exceptional managers, including the ability to hire well, create clear vision, and empower employees.

9. Radical Candor: The Surprising Secret to Beating Bad Meetings, Driving Innovation, and Getting People to Follow Your Lead

In this influential book, author Kim Scott introduces the concept of "radical candor," which involves providing honest and direct feedback in a caring and respectful manner. She argues that this approach is essential for building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation.

10. Beyond Performance Management: A New Approach to Managing Employee Performance

Authors Boris Groysberg, Jeremiah Lee, and Nitin Nohria present a new framework for managing employee performance that focuses on continuous feedback, coaching, and development. They argue that this approach is more effective than traditional performance management systems.

Managing people effectively is a complex but rewarding task. By reading and implementing the insights from these essential HBR articles, you can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to inspire and motivate your team, foster collaboration, and achieve exceptional results.

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People (with featured article "Leadership That Gets Results," by Daniel Goleman)

by Dolly Chugh

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7084 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	235 pages

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