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      These Aren't Beach Books, but Managers Should Read Them Anyway
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      These Aren't Beach Books, but Managers Should Read Them Anyway
      11 Jun 2019Book

      These Aren't Beach Books, but Managers Should Read Them Anyway

      by Sean Silverthorne
      11 Jun 2019|by Sean Silverthorne
      As you contemplate your summer reading, consider these recent books from Harvard Business School management scholars that can boost your career and improve on-the-ground management skills.
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      Driving Digital Strategy
      Sunil Gupta explores how traditional businesses can make the leap into the digital age.


      American Capitalism: New Histories
      Historians are taking a new look at capitalism in light of its adoption in most of the developed world. Sven Beckert and Christine Desan dive into the evolution of these new historic perspectives.

      The Fearless Organization
      To do their best work, people need to feel secure and safe in their workplace, argues Amy C. Edmondson.

      Rebel Talent
      Francesca Gino argues that companies should encourage rebellion in their workplaces. Quiz: Discover what type of rebel you really are.

      Food Citizenship
      The public is losing trust in many institutions involved in putting food on our table, says Ray A. Goldberg.

      Being the Boss: The Three Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader
      Linda Hill explains how the digital workplace is generating greater burdens on managers but also creating new opportunities to shine.

      Varieties of Green Business: Industries, Nations and Time
      Making a business successful is a challenge in itself, but making a green business profitable is an even harder journey, says Geoffrey Jones.

      The Gift of Global Talent
      William R. Kerr’s book explores why global talent flows matter to national economic development and security

      Trust: Creating the Foundation for Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries
      Legal and social institutions that support entrepreneurs often aren't well established in developing countries. The answer, says Tarun Khanna, is that startups must create their own trust.

      Fintech, Small Business, & the American Dream
      Karen Mills describes how technology is opening up new capital for entrepreneurs.

      Creative Construction: The DNA of Sustained Innovation
      Large companies can be easy targets for disruption, but Gary Pisano says there are ways to stay ahead of the innovation curve.

      Kissinger the Negotiator: Lessons from Dealmaking at the Highest Level
      James Sebenius explains the art of Henry Kissinger’s dealmaking.

      Problem Solving: HBS Alumni Making a Difference in the World
      Using business to create social change has been at the center of many entrepreneurial efforts by Harvard Business School alumni. Howard Stevenson discusses their pragmatic approaches to overcoming long odds.

      Unlocking the Customer Value Chain
      Technology doesn't drive disruption—customers do, writes Thales Teixeira.

      The Business of Platforms: Strategy in the Age of Digital Competition, Innovation, and Power
      David Yoffie and colleagues reveal the principles that have made platform businesses the most valuable firms in the world and the first trillion-dollar companies.

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