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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself

by Harvard Business Review , Clayton M. Christensen , Peter F. Drucker

Summary & Key Takeaways

Do you hit every KPI and manage teams through crises, yet feel completely drained and adrift on the inside? You spend your days managing projects and people, but when was the last time you stepped back and managed yourself?

In this daily briefing of “HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself,” we explore paradigm-shifting insights from legendary thinkers Peter F. Drucker and Clayton M. Christensen. Discover why the era of companies managing your career is dead, why focusing on your weaknesses is a massive trap, and how prioritizing immediate dopamine hits at work might be bankrupting your personal life.

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About the Author

Harvard Business Review

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Harvard Business Review (HBR) is a leading global authority on management and leadership, published by Harvard Business Publishing as an affiliate of Harvard Business School. Since its founding in 1922, HBR has served as a primary bridge between academic research and business practice. It is …

Clayton M. Christensen

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Clayton M. Christensen (1952–2020) was a renowned Harvard Business School professor and a leading authority on disruptive innovation. Best known for his seminal book "The Innovator’s Dilemma," he revolutionized how organizations approach growth and strategy. In "How Will You Measure Your Life?", he …

Peter F. Drucker

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Peter F. Drucker was an Austrian-American management consultant, educator, and author, widely hailed as the founder of modern management. His writings established the philosophical and practical foundations of the modern business corporation, introducing concepts like the "knowledge worker" and …

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