We all wish we could sharpen key management skills-like writing more effective emails or proposals, focusing to-do lists on what really matters, giving more persuasive presentations, or dealing with a boss who makes you want to scream. But who has the time? The HBR Guides can help. In the HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done

When your job is demanding so much from you that it's starting to wear you down, here's how to stay productive, cope with the pressure, renew your energy, and perform at your best

Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds. With research into how appeals to human emotion can help you make your case and earn authority as a leader, this book presents both comprehensive frameworks for developing influence and small, simple tactics that you can use to convince others every day.

When your boss looks good, so do you. But how do you navigate this sensitive professional relationship without playing political games or sacrificing your identity? Managing Up

Don't let a fear of numbers hold you back. Whether you're working with data experts or running your own tests, you'll find answers in the H BR Guide to Data Analytics Basics for Managers . This book describes a three-step process to get the information you need, study the data, and communicate your findings to others.

The importance of achieving deep focus goes beyond your own productivity. Deep focus allows you to lead others successfully, harness your emotions, and find greater workplace fulfillment.