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Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to see it in a web browser. WHAT YOUR PEERS ARE READING Here are some of our top selling articles this year that are sure to spark your interest, help improve your on-the-job performance, and keep your organization competitive. Each Harvard Business Review article is only $6.95. How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen HBS professor Christensen teaches aspiring MBAs how to apply management and innovation theories to build stronger companies. But he also believes that these models can help people lead better lives. In this article, he explains how, exploring questions everyone needs to ask: How can I be happy in my career? How can I be sure that my relationship with my family is an enduring source of happiness? And how can I live my life with integrity? Product #R1007B (PDF or Hard Copy) BUY NOW Building Your Company's Vision by James C. Collins and Jerry I. 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