Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Communication, Updated and Expanded (Featuring the Surprising Power of Questions by Alison Wood Brooks and Leslie K. John)

Your success hinges on your ability to communicate clearly and compellingly.

If you read nothing else on communication, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you speak more authentically, express your ideas with clarity and impact, and win over your audience.

This book will inspire you to:

• Ask better questions to get more out of every discussion
• Listen for emotions and cues, not just facts
• Use visuals persuasively and effectively
• Sharpen your business writing to ensure your message sticks
• Manage negative emotions during stressful conversations
• Encourage constructive debate by cultivating psychological safety

This collection of articles includes "The Necessary Art of Persuasion," by Jay A. Conger; "The Surprising Power of Questions," by Alison Wood Brooks and Leslie K. John; "Taking the Stress Out of Stressful Conversations," by Holly Weeks; "How Supportive Leaders Approach Emotional Conversations," by Sarah Noll Wilson; "The Science of Strong Business Writing," by Bill Birchard; "Did You Get My Slack/Email/Text?," by Erica Dhawan; "Visualizations That Really Work," by Scott Berinato; "How to Become an Authentic Speaker," by Nick Morgan; "What People Get Wrong About Psychological Safety," by Amy C. Edmondson and Michaela J. Kerrissey; "What's the Best Way to Communicate on a Global Team?," by Dan Bullock and Raúl Sánchez; "Are You Really a Good Listener?," by Jeffrey Yip and Colin M. Fisher; "What People Still Get Wrong About Negotiations," by Max H. Bazerman; and "Cultivating Everyday Courage," by James R. Detert.

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.

Author: Harvard Business Review,Amy C. Edmondson,Alison Wood Brooks
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9798892792981

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