HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication (With Featured Article "The Necessary Art of Persuasion" by Jay

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 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you express your ideas with clarity and impact-no matter what the situation.

Leading experts such as Deborah Tannen, Jay Conger, and Nick Morgan provide the insights and advice you need to:

Pitch your brilliant idea-successfully

Connect with your audience

Establish credibility

Inspire others to carry out your vision

Adapt to stakeholders' decision-making style

Frame goals around common interests

Build consensus and win support