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April 07, 2017 6 Ways to Look More Confident During a Presentation By Kasia Wezowski Here's what the best leaders do.

Regulation How Pharma Companies Game the System to Keep Drugs Expensive by Erin Fox The promise of generics remains unfulfilled. Technology AI Won't Change Companies Without Great UX by Michael Schrage Even brilliant algorithms need thoughtful design. Conflict Dealing with Conflict Avoiders and Seekers Amy Gallo, HBR contributing editor, discusses a useful tactic to more effectively deal with conflict in the workplace: understanding whether you generally seek or avoid conflict. Each personality style influences how you approach a particular conflict, as well as how your counterpart does. Gallo talks about how to escape the common pitfalls of conflict seekers and conflict avoiders, so that you can improve your work and your relationships. She's the author of the "HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict." Social platforms Social Media Platforms Can Be Built Around Quality, Not Scale by Lydia Laurenson Can you measure thoughtfulness, warmth, and the value of ideas? Managing organizations Employee Burnout Is a Problem with the Company, Not the Person by Eric Garton Executives need to own up to their role. Economy Research: Making It in America Depends on Where You Work by Walter Frick It's not just about skills and education.

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