Managing people is fraught with challenges even if you're a seasoned manager. This book inspires you to tailor your management styles to fit your people; motivate with more responsibility, not more money; support first-time managers; build trust by soliciting input; teach smart people how to learn from failure; and build high-performing teams.

Want to make better choices and avoid common traps? These ten essential Harvard Business Review articles show you how to overcome cognitive biases, back up decisions with data and analytics, and weigh risks and benefits.

Are you struggling with a problem employee? Wondering how to coach your star performer to the next level? Do you dread annual performance appraisals? Do you avoid giving feedback, for fear of upsetting your employees?

With bonus interview "Post-Traumatic Growth and Building Resilience" with Martin Seligman.

Is it possible to take advantage of the benefits of data collection - and mitigate risks - for both companies and customers?

You've been asked to manage a key project. Its success could propel your career, but before you take the reins, you want a brief overview of what's expected of you. Managing Projects

A well-crafted business plan generates enthusiasm for your idea and boosts your odds of success--whether you're proposing a new initiative within your organization or starting an entirely new company. Creating Business Plans quickly walks you through the basics. You'll learn to: * Present your idea clearly * Develop sound financial plans * Project risks--and rewards * Anticipate and address your audience's concerns Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skil...