HBR work smart series

Introduction : How I found my bravery as a communicator / Elainy Mata -- Section 1 : Build your confidence -- 1. A simple hack to communicate more effectively / Matt Abrahams -- 2. How to build confidence at work / Ann Howell -- 3. Don't let self-doubt hold you back / Alisa Cohn -- 4. Communicating authentically in a virtual world / Andrew Brodsky -- Section 2 : Nail presenting and speaking opportunities -- 5. To give a great presentation, be balanced, be generous, and be human / Michael Foley -- 6. To overcome public speaking anxiety, focus outward / Riaz Meghji -- 7. How to speak up in a meeting, and when to hold back / Allison Shapira -- 8. Stand out in a virtual meeting / Joel Schwartzberg -- 9. Your voice alone can command attention / Dan Bullock and Raul Sanchez -- Section 3 : Sharpen your business writing -- 10. The science of strong business writing / Bill Birchard -- 11. Three ways to make your writing clearer / Jane Rosenzweig -- 12. Five tips for writing professional emails / Scott Stein -- 13. Did you get my slack/email/text? / Erica Dhawan -- Section 4 : Develop persuasion and influence -- 14. How to persuade your boss that your idea is great / Peter Mulford -- 15. Increase your influence at work / Rebecca Knight -- 16. To build your influence, connect and engage first / Charles Duhigg -- 17. Strengthen your professional presence on social media / Michelle Gibbings -- 18. The power of active listening at work / Amy Gallo -- Section 5 : Tackle tough conversations -- 19. Common miscommunications at work (and how to avoid them) / Marsha Acker -- 20. Respond to an upsetting email with grace / Elizabeth Danziger -- 21. Be direct without being rude / Yasmina Khelifi and Irina Cozma -- 22. How to have difficult conversations without burning bridges / Evelyn Nam -- Notes -- Index -- About the contributors

"Effective communication is essential to standing out at work and excelling in your career. But when it comes to making a convincing point in a meeting, crafting a perfect email, or nailing a presentation (in-person or virtual), there's a lot to navigate. What kind of language do you use with a varied audience, which channel is best for which message, how much do body language and Zoom backgrounds matter, and what should you not say? Writing, Presenting, and Communicating with Confidence is filled with practical advice from HBR experts that can help you answer questions like: How can I prepare for the most-difficult conversations? Do I have what it takes to give a great presentation? What can I do to improve my writing? In what ways can I overcome public speaking anxiety? How do I combat imposter syndrome to communicate with confidence? How can I boost my presence and influence at work and on social media? Writing, speaking, and communicating at work can be daunting tasks. This book will help you better understand and confidently apply these skills in an approachable way"--