Persuasion

If leadership, at its most basic, consists of getting things done through others, then persuasion is one of the leader's essential tools. Over the past...

Lessons from a study of almost 5,000 sales professionals.

Listen more than you talk.

Different personalities require different approaches.

Learn what signs to look out for.

There’s a reason “your” is in this headline.

Audiences will trust you if you're open, sincere, and comfortable.

While many believe that technological disruption has been rampant for decades, there's actually been much less creative destruction than people think....

A simple formula to create a concise, memorable pitch on the spot.

Research-backed tactics to lower the temperature when talking about hot-button topics.

…but company leaders are insisting on it.

Certainty profoundly shapes our behavior. The more certain we are of a belief--regardless of its objective correctness--the greater its influence will...

Sometimes persuasion beats direction.

Faced with the need for a massive change, most managers respond predictably. They revamp the organization's strategy, shift around staff, and root out...

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An idea resume can help you share your thoughts in a clear and convincing way.

Five ways to construct a compelling narrative around your ideas.

Managing change requires a shared effort.

Even the most creative ideas can seem boring if they're presented in obvious ways.

Three practices can help.

This specially priced collection provides insights that can help you succeed with your leadership challenges. It questions the conventional wisdom surrounding...

The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up? If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these...

Is your message getting through? The right communication tactics can motivate your people--and fuel your business. Get more of the ideas you want, from...

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review...

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business...

The right visual at the right time can turn an unremarkable presentation into a resonant, emotional experience. This specially-priced three-ebook set...

Command the room--whether you're speaking to an audience of one or one hundred. If you read nothing else on public speaking and presenting, read these...

The epideictic speech style, Aristotle's third speech category, is known by most people as the ceremonial speech style. This style is primarily based...

Origo Commodities Indian Pvt. Ltd. (Origo) had grown to achieve revenue of US$40 million in just a decade, making it one of the leading players in India's...

Two employees at 8SK Consulting, a major firm with 800 staff in five divisions, need to find a way to manage their leader effectively. A junior hire who...

The ultimate guide to data visualization and information design for business. Making good charts is a must-have skill for managers today. The vast amount...

An important part of powerful communication is developing your own ability to continuously improve as a communicator. Immediate specific feedback is necessary...

Effective communication is a key driver for achieving desired results on a personal or business level. Knowing how to produce written communications--proposals,...

John Terzian is a rising nightclub owner and restaurateur in Los Angeles, CA. As a co-founder and CEO of The h.wood Group, he has cultivated the success...

Master the most critical professional skills with this five-volume set that covers topics from personal effectiveness to leading others. This specially...

Singapore and many other developed countries around the world face a dilemma where fewer young people are getting married and having children. After vigorously...

This technical note is employed in MBA, executive education, and undergraduate courses that cover the art of persuasion. It is used in the core Management...

How to be human at work. HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of...

If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. The best leaders know how to communicate...

This case uses a start-up in the retail industry to explore the leverage of behavioral science to enrich a business model and structure a marketing campaign....

If leadership, at its most basic, consists of getting things done through others, then persuasion is one of the leader's essential tools. Over the past...

This specially priced collection provides insights that can help you succeed with your leadership challenges. It questions the conventional wisdom surrounding...

The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up? If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these...

A conversation with professors Amy Edmondson and Michael Luca on data-driven decision-making.

Is your message getting through? The right communication tactics can motivate your people--and fuel your business. Get more of the ideas you want, from...

Lessons from a study of almost 5,000 sales professionals.

Listen more than you talk.

Different personalities require different approaches.

Learn what signs to look out for.

There’s a reason “your” is in this headline.