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EDGE

Laura Huang

Turning Adversity into Advantage

Laura Huang, a preeminent Harvard Business School professor, shows that success is about gaining an edge: that elusive quality that gives you an upper hand and attracts attention and support. Some people seem to naturally have it. Now, Huang teaches the rest of us how to create our own from the challenges and biases we think hold us back, and turning them to work in our favor.
How do you find a competitive edge when the obstacles feel insurmountable? How do you get people to take you seriously when they're predisposed not to, and perhaps have already written you off?

Laura Huang has come up against that problem many times--and so has anyone who's ever felt out of place or underestimated. Many of us sit back quietly, hoping that our hard work and effort will speak for itself. Or we try to force ourselves into the mold of who we think is "successful," stifling the creativity and charm that makes us unique and memorable.

In Edge, Huang offers a different approach. She argues that success is rarely just about the quality of our ideas, credentials, and skills, or our effort. Instead, achieving success hinges on how well we shape others' perceptions--of our strengths, certainly, but also our flaws. It's about creating our own edge by confronting the factors that seem like shortcomings and turning them into assets that make others take notice.

Huang draws from her award-winning research on entrepreneurial intuition, persuasion, and implicit decision-making, to impart her profound findings and share stories of previously-overlooked Olympians, assistants-turned-executives, and flailing companies that made momentous turnarounds. Through her deeply-researched framework, Huang shows how we can turn weaknesses into strengths and create an edge in any situation. She explains how an entrepreneur scored a massive investment despite initially being disparaged for his foreign accent, and how a first-time political candidate overcame voters' doubts about his physical disabilities.

Edge shows that success is about knowing who you are and using that knowledge unapologetically and strategically. This book will teach you how to find your unique edge and keep it sharp.

Laura Huang, Ph.D., is a professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and was previously on the faculty at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She has been recognized as one of the world's 40 best business professors under the age of 40.
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Published 2020-01-28 by Portfolio

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Published 2020-01-28 by Portfolio

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Edge is fun to read, beautifully written and resonant - a worthy addition to every entrepreneur's toolbox. Laura Huang is a powerful new voice for those that seek to make a ruckus.

An exhilarating read. Harvard Business School professor Laura Huang upends our notions of how to get ahead with advice that is evidence-based, authentic, and hopeful.

We're all looking for an edge. But where does it come from? In this insightful and accessible book, Laura Huang provides the answers. Be authentic and distinct. Provide value to others. And turn adversity into advantage. Packed with fascinating stories and counterintuitive principles, Edge is a must read for anyone seeking to stand out from the crowd.

In this highly energetic & deeply informative conversation, we discuss Laura's new book "Edge: Turning Adversity Into Advantage," & dive into four powerful ways her extensive research proves we can & should create our own unique & powerful edge. Read more...

Author's article: Use Other People's Biases Against You to Your Advantage - How to help others see you the way you want to be seen Read more...

Edge is a superbly researched, deeply insightful, and persuasive book that is destined to be a guidebook for self-empowerment and success. It's truly out of this world.

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Life isn't fair, especially in the workplace. In Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage, Laura Huang offers a new strategy for uncovering and showcasing your unique value in the face of obstacles. Read more...

...Subtitled Turning Adversity into Advantage, Huang's book draws on her research into intuition, persuasion, and decision-making to show how shortcomings can be transformed into strengths. Central to Huang's message is the importance of owning one's flaws rather than trying to overcompensate for them, Merry Sun, the book's editor, says. "People can sense that."... Read more...

EDGE is for anyone who has found themselves feeling underestimated and unequipped to deal with a tough situation - so, all of us. Huang melds her groundbreaking research with heartfelt stories to show how all of us can - and indeed, must - create our own advantage.

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When hard work alone isn't enough, what do you do? Edge is an invaluable guide to decoding the biases and harmful perceptions about you and your work that might be standing in your way. Huang masterfully weaves together original research and powerful stories that will leave you newly inspired and empowered to take charge of your biggest challenges.

We know it's easier to get ahead when you have an edge, but what if you don't inherently have one? Harvard Business School professor Laura Huang is here to explain how the rest of us can identify, grow, and build on our strengths to achieve the success you want. Read more...

Laura Huang featured in article on website: Harvard professor offers advice on using adversity to your advantage... Read more...

Laura Huang has done extremely impactful research on female entrepreneurshipand the findings from her research have helped women entrepreneurs anticipate and address many of the gender hindrances that they face.

This book will change how you navigate your career and overcome obstacles along the way. Do yourself, and those you work with, a favor and read it now!

EDGE is one of Success' 6 Books That Will Help You Focus on Your Personal Growth: Laura Huang says she was hesitant about writing this book because she didn't want it to be like books other business school professors have written - the kind that teach lessons about people who are well-known. Instead Huang says she wanted to write about ordinary people, and how they achieved success by gaining an edge. Her approach makes the book more relatable and useful for readers. Read more...

So Money w/ Farnoosh Torabiinterview with Laura Huang Read more...

Laura Huang's research on bias and gut feeling has moved the field forward significantly. Not only is she an incredible researcher, she has written a compelling, crucial book that will help readers take control of their toughest challenges with poise and authenticity.

On this episode, Harvard Business School professor Laura Huang discusses Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage, an atypical career management guide that teaches readers to overcome implicit bias by turning stereotypes into strengths... Read more...

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Q&A: ...Huang argues that all of us can turn hardships into advantages, if we do so with authenticity. ... Edge is Huang's primer for how and why entrepreneurs should best employ tools like emotional intelligence. She spoke with Worth about how she's done this in her own life, what a Texas gas station chain has in common with the most luxurious Swiss watch companies and why delight is such a key element of success... Read more...

The Art of Charm - podcast interview: Turning Adversity into Advantage with Laura Huang Read more...