Harvard Business Review

How McKinsey's Workforce Is Evolving with AI

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

How McKinsey's Workforce Is Evolving with AI

23 Jan 2026

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McKinsey’s Bob Sternfels shares how AI is transforming the firm—from a “human + agent” workforce to a new, outcomes-based model of consulting. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3YXJR25

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#HBRLive: Where Do Women Stand Today as Leaders?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

#HBRLive: Where Do Women Stand Today as Leaders?

4 Sep 2013

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#HBRLive: Where Do Women Stand Today as Leaders?

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Knowing That Everyone Else Knows

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

Knowing That Everyone Else Knows

7 Nov 2025

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What do Super Bowl ads, crypto bubbles, toilet paper shortages, and negotiations have in common? According to Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, they all come down to a hidden force called common knowledge — what we know everyone else knows. In this episode of HBR IdeaCast, Pinker discusses his new book When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows and explains how common knowledge shapes money, power, leadership, and everyday life. From Apple’s famous “1984” ad to the psychology of dictatorships, discover how understanding this invisible force can change the way you lead, negotiate, and influence others. #stevenpinker #Psychology #Leadership #HBR #BusinessStrategy Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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From Rigid to Resilient: Why You Need to Lead Like an Octopus

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

From Rigid to Resilient: Why You Need to Lead Like an Octopus

27 Jan 2026

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Stuck in endless meetings, stale ideas, and rigid org charts? You might be running a Tin Man organization—engineered for efficiency, not adaptability. Today’s leaders need something smarter. Enter the octopus: more flexible, curious, and built to thrive in complexity. Learn how your company can evolve from rigid to resilient—by thinking like an octopus. Read more in "The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation": https://www.amazon.com/Octopus-Organization-Thriving-Continuous-Transformation/dp/B0DRZGTH31 Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Social Media Has Made Us Narcissists — But There Is a Cure

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Social Media Has Made Us Narcissists — But There Is a Cure

23 Apr 2023

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Here's a quick self-assessment to find out whether your ego is detached from real achievement. 00:00 Here are some questions typically used in research to evaluate non-clinical narcissism. 01:31 What is narcissism? 02:00 Why does it seem like there are so many narcissists today? 02:50 Is this why it seems like everyone wants to be famous? 03:45 We’ve seen the “Kardashian-ization” of success. 04:53 What can I do to counter the effects of digital narcissism? 05:55 It’s hard to get better at anything if you believe your own self-hype. Business psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says there’s been an alarming rise in the percentage of young adults who expect to become famous, and they’re mostly headed for disappointment. Luckily, there is a fairly straightforward way to battle narcissism. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is the Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup, a professor of business psychology at University College London and at Columbia University, co-founder of deepersignals.com, and an associate at Harvard’s Entrepreneurial Finance Lab. His latest book is “I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KQV3ZJ. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #SocialMedia #Narcissism #Psychology #Ego #Work #Business #Fame #KimKardashian #KanyeWest #TikTok #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Create Slides People Will Remember

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

Create Slides People Will Remember

12 Dec 2012

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Nancy Duarte, author of the "HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations," explains how to avoid PowerPoint hell.

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How Leaders Can Be Happier

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

How Leaders Can Be Happier

18 Nov 2025

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Does happiness really matter in business – and how can we achieve it? In this episode of HBR IdeaCast, award-winning author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks joins host Adi Ignatius for a conversation at Harvard Business School’s Klarman Hall. They talk about why happiness is a direction, not a destination; why career success doesn’t automatically mean happiness; and how C-suite leaders can create better work environments that create happier employees – and more successful organizations. #ArthurCBrooks #HarvardBusiness #HappinessFiles #Happiness Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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If Your Organization Isn't Adapting, It Isn't Growing

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

If Your Organization Isn't Adapting, It Isn't Growing

4 Jul 2025

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”It is really important to always be widening the aperture, to be looking at an issue holistically, and to be prepared and okay with pivoting.” Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://hbr.org/podcast/2025/06/moms-demand-action-founder-on-what-it-takes-to-lead-change?tpcc=orgsocial_edit&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube

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Let's Test Your Visual Memory

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

Let's Test Your Visual Memory

20 Nov 2024

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A famous experiment on the topic of visual memory found that few people can correctly recall the placement of features on a penny. Can you? Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/40XaKp8

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To Change Company Culture, Focus on Systems—Not Slogans

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

To Change Company Culture, Focus on Systems—Not Slogans

3 Feb 2026

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Culture change fails when leadership messaging isn’t backed by behavior. Real impact comes from operational shifts—not slogans or campaigns. Read the full article by @BenjaminLaker here: https://s.hbr.org/3Mmd0Bd

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How to Determine Your Hidden Blockers

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

How to Determine Your Hidden Blockers

30 Oct 2025

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Before you rush to fix what’s not working, pause and get curious. The key to better leadership starts with understanding the mindset driving your actions. To learn more, explore Muriel’s new book “Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential“ https://s.hbr.org/4qw8U97

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Common Digital Miscommunications — and How to Avoid Them

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Common Digital Miscommunications — and How to Avoid Them

17 Apr 2020

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It’s both difficult and crucial to hit the right tone. As Covid-19 spreads across the world, more and more of us are starting to work from home. In light of this global shift (and all of our heightened stress levels), it’s crucial to take steps to avoid miscommunication when working as part of a virtual team. Researchers who spent the last four years studying the science of emotions and their intersection with our lives at work share how to best communicate in the digital age. How do you avoid sending a passive aggressive Slack (“let’s chat.”) or email (“just bumping this up in your inbox!”)? How do you hit the right tone over text? Did you go too far by adding that exclamation point? Based on the following HBR article: 10 Digital Miscommunications — and How to Avoid Them by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy https://hbr.org/2020/03/10-digital-miscommunications-and-how-to-avoid-them --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Success Can Inhibit Innovation and Growth

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

Success Can Inhibit Innovation and Growth

10 Aug 2023

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Changing yourself in the job, especially if you're doing well, is one of the hardest things to do. The same goes for companies: today's success can be dangerous if it stifles the urge to innovate and reach for tomorrow's opportunities. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with former chairman and CEO of Dow Chemical Andrew Liveris, who shares what he learned when he took over the helm at a massively successful operation that was also set in its ways. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #Dow #DowChemical #Innovation #Development #Work #Business #Psychology #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Change Starts with Clarity. Here's How to Get It.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Change Starts with Clarity. Here's How to Get It.

28 Jun 2025

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“Look at what’s limiting you. Look at what’s calling you.” A simple but powerful audit for your career and life direction. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/44EJSLS

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Discover the May-June 2020 Issue of HBR

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Discover the May-June 2020 Issue of HBR

14 Apr 2020

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Check out our May-June 2020 issue: The agile executive, marketing meets mission, building a transparent supply chain, and confronting sexual harassment. Subscribe today at https://trib.al/uqoTUPp

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The Five T's of Great Coaches - Part 6: Transformation

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

The Five T's of Great Coaches - Part 6: Transformation

7 Aug 2023

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Great coaching is about developing care and trust with those you lead, but also pushing them--hard--towards greatness. It's a difficult balance, but when done right it leads to transformation. 00:00 Players often say the great coaches are the ones who have transformed them. 00:47 Challenging and supporting at the same time 02:15 Getting to really know your team members 03:42 Putting this into a business context Hosted by Ranjay Gulati, the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of "Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies". Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Sports #Coaches #Leadership #Transformation #Coaching #Business #Work #Talent #Teamwork #Training #Tenacity #NBA #NFL #MLBB #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How People Are Really Using Gen Ai in 2025

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

How People Are Really Using Gen Ai in 2025

26 Jun 2025

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How people are really using generative AI in 2025—straight from the source. Read the full article by Marc Zao-Sanders here: https://s.hbr.org/4luFx3I — Editor’s note: Some user quotes from the author's research were lightly edited for grammar and clarity.

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How to Make Virtual Meetings Feel More Real | Christine vs. Work

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

How to Make Virtual Meetings Feel More Real | Christine vs. Work

7 Apr 2020

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𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ Even though we can’t be physically together during the pandemic, is it possible to communicate more effectively through the grid like haze of video chats and virtual meetings? We talked to body language and presence expert Rachel Cossar about the value of virtual presence and how it dramatically improves every conversation. Most of us know the basics of setting up the webcam, looking presentable, and using video-chat software. But what can we do to connect more authentically? Cossar explains that there’s more to virtual communication than just talking and seeing each other’s faces. Virtual presence is about bringing intention, focus, and your whole self to the conversation. Simple ways you can improve your virtual presence: 1. Turn off your selfie cam during video calls to eliminate the biggest distraction. 2. Make sure your camera is at eye level and you’re sitting 30”-36” from the lens for the most natural effect. 3. Practice physical anchoring exercises (grounding, breathing, and stretching) before a meeting to reset and refresh your mind and body. Learn more about Rachel Cossar: https://choreographyforbusiness.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review #meetings #communication #remotework

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Should You Use AI to Write Work Emails?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Should You Use AI to Write Work Emails?

15 Aug 2025

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Thinking about letting AI write that email? Here’s what to consider first. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4mQEGuR

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AI Won't Replace Humans—But Humans With AI Will Replace Humans Without AI

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

AI Won't Replace Humans—But Humans With AI Will Replace Humans Without AI

3 Aug 2023

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The first step business leaders must take is to experiment, create sandboxes, run internal bootcamps, and develop AI use cases not just for technology workers, but for all employees. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Harvard Business School professor Karim Lakhani, an expert in AI and machine learning. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #AI #ChatGPT #MachineLearning #Work #Business #Psychology #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Secret to Getting People Back in the Office

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

The Secret to Getting People Back in the Office

24 Jun 2025

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In a hybrid world, social connection takes extra effort. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4nd5mHa

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Keep Your Team Connected While You’re Apart (Quick Study)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Keep Your Team Connected While You’re Apart (Quick Study)

6 Apr 2020

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It’s about collaborating in small groups, embracing each other’s humanity, and designating a “Yoda.” The Covid-19 crisis is forcing leaders to discover new ways of fostering connectivity among team members. But in virtual meetings, teams need to create psychological safety and space for open communication in order to succeed. Working remotely doesn’t have to feel remote. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine

23 Jun 2020

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The CEO of Pfizer says his company is working to get a vaccine to the masses as quickly as possible — including those in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. This video was recorded live on June 22, 2020. In March, Pfizer's CEO and chairman, Albert Bourla, called on company scientists to come up with a “moonshot”: develop a vaccine within 6 months instead of the more-standard 18-month period. Does science work that way? Can you speed things up just by calling for it all to happen more quickly? --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

26 Apr 2024

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Being heard at work has less to do with volume than strategy. And in the workplace, it'll have a huge impact on whether you’re seen as competent, get credit for the work you do, and are able to get your job done. Here are a bunch of practical tips to improve your chances of being heard at work without having to yell. For more, check out this HBR article: https://hbr.org/1995/09/the-power-of-talk-who-gets-heard-and-why And here’s our video on how to be a better listener: https://youtu.be/aDMtx5ivKK0 00:00 You don’t have to shout! 00:44 First, you need to listen 01:17 Lay the groundwork 02:33 Pay attention to your words 03:22 Dealing with heated situations 05:30 Change the tenor of the conversation 06:55 Watch body language 08:55 Side note for managers 009:41 Conclusion Produced by Amy Gallo, Jessica Gidal, and Scott LaPierre Video by Elie Honein Design by Alex Belser, and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Communication #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How to Stay on Top of Your Team's Projects (Without Micromanaging)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

How to Stay on Top of Your Team's Projects (Without Micromanaging)

18 Aug 2025

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Leaders: Want to stay in the know without micromanaging? The trick starts with mapping your work in two simple ways—here’s how. Read the full article by Melody Wilding (@melodywildinglmsw) here: https://s.hbr.org/41PfRHl

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How to (Really) Diversify Your Workforce

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

How to (Really) Diversify Your Workforce

17 Jun 2020

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Why do many companies fail to create and sustain diverse workforces, even when they make it a priority? This video was recorded live on June 16, 2020. Porter Braswell, co-founder and CEO of career-advancement platform Jopwell, talks about what it takes to really make progress and how companies are responding to the Black Lives Matter movement. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Larry Fink at BlackRock: Linking Purpose to Profit | Cold Call

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

Larry Fink at BlackRock: Linking Purpose to Profit | Cold Call

3 Aug 2023

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In 2014, Larry Fink started writing letters to the leaders of some of the largest publicly listed companies, urging them to consider the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Fink is the chairman and CEO of BlackRock, one of the largest asset management houses in the world. The firm’s success was rooted in its cost-effective, passive investment products that rely on tracking indices and funds. But Fink wanted his firm to engage with the companies in which they invest and hold them accountable for their social and environmental impacts. What role should investors play in urging business leaders to take ESG issues more seriously and enforcing compliance? Harvard Business School professor George Serafeim discusses the merits of Fink’s approach, the importance of corporate investments in ESG themes, and how to lead a company driven by purpose and profit in his case, “BlackRock: Linking Purpose to Profit,” (https://store.hbr.org/product/blackrock-linking-purpose-to-profit/120042?sku=120042-PDF-ENG) and his new book Purpose and Profit: How Business Can Lift Up The World (https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Profit-Business-Lift-World-ebook/dp/B09831184F). This episode originally aired on Cold Call on September 20, 2022. You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2022/09/larry-fink-at-blackrock-linking-purpose-to-profit - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry-fink-at-blackrock-linking-purpose-to-profit/id1156646189?i=1000580060993 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bKSXbrSyRCEMIZbzzaZTa?si=90e076d3832c462f - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/cold-call/episode/larry-fink-at-blackrock-linking-purpose-to-profit-206889628 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvbGQtY2FsbA/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAxNi0wOS0xNjpjb2xkLWNhbGwuMDE4NA?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwjA7qDt7L6AAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA Series Description: Harvard Business School’s legendary case studies, distilled into podcast form. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 1:51 - Central Theme of the Case 4:13 – About Black Rock/Fink’s Letter 7:33 – CEOs’ Reactions to the Letter 9:37 – Goldilocks Dilemma 13:49 – ESG at Black Rock 21:24 – Where does purpose come from within an organization? 28:08 – Main Takeaway / Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #management #harvardbusinessschool Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Why In-Person Work Still Matters

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

Why In-Person Work Still Matters

20 Jun 2025

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Everyone needs to be back in the office because…” Can you fill in the blank? Peter Cappelli, a professor of management at The Wharton School, shares why in-person matters—especially for new hires. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4nd5mHa

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The Explainer: Balancing Execution and Adaptation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: Balancing Execution and Adaptation

18 Jun 2019

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Most organizations only focus on execution or adaptation. But both are important for success. Research shows that most leaders and organizations tend to focus on just one type of performance. But there are two types that are important for success. The first type is known as tactical performance. Tactical performance is how effectively your organization sticks to its strategy. It is the driver of focus and consistency. It allows organizations to increase strength by directing limited resources to the fewest targets. The second type, known as adaptive performance, is how effectively your organization diverges from its strategy. Adaptive performance manifests as creativity, problem solving, grit, innovation, and citizenship. It allows organizations to create value in a world filled with, as the U.S. military says, volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, where technology and strategy changes rapidly. Organizations need to focus on both tactical and adaptive performance to succeed. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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It's OK to Fail, but You Have to Do It Right

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

It's OK to Fail, but You Have to Do It Right

27 Jul 2023

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If you're trying new things and not all of them succeed, that's called experimentation. When you deviate from known practice because of inattention or lack of training, on the other hand, that's probably a mistake. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, an expert in psychological safety, to discuss: + Good and bad types of failure + Dangers of not experimenting enough + The tension between paying close attention to individual employees' needs, and those of the team and organization This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #Failure #PsychologicalSafety #Work #Business #Psychology #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Explainer: 4 Signs That Masculinity Contests Are Holding Back Your Company

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: 4 Signs That Masculinity Contests Are Holding Back Your Company

6 Aug 2019

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For example, extreme hours are a badge of honor. (Animated by Francesca Cattaneo) Recent exposés have revealed seemingly dysfunctional workplaces rife with misconduct, bullying, and sexual harassment. Why do companies get caught up in illegal behavior, harassment, and toxic leadership? Research identifies an underlying cause: what we call a “masculinity contest culture.” This kind of culture endorses winner-take-all competition, where winners demonstrate stereotypically masculine traits such as emotional toughness, physical stamina, and ruthlessness. It produces organizational dysfunction, as employees become hyper competitive to win. Four masculine norms, which together define masculinity contest culture, emerged as highly correlated with each other and with organizational dysfunction: “Show no weakness”: a workplace that demands swaggering confidence, never admitting doubt or mistakes, and suppressing any tender or vulnerable emotions (“no sissy stuff”). “Strength and stamina”: a workplace that prizes strong or athletic people (even in white collar work) or those who show off their endurance (e.g., by working extreme hours). “Put work first”: a workplace where nothing outside the organization (e.g., family) can interfere with work, where taking a break or a leave represents an impermissible lack of commitment. “Dog eat dog”: a workplace filled with ruthless competition, where “winners” (the most masculine) focus on defeating “losers” (the less masculine), and no one is trusted. When masculinity contest cultures become “the way business gets done,” both organizations and the people within them suffer. Your organization may have a masculinity contest culture if, for example, expressing doubt is forbidden, “jocks” are preferred even though athleticism is irrelevant to job tasks, extreme hours are viewed as a badge of honor, or coworkers are treated as competitors rather than colleagues. Solving the problem requires meaningful commitment to culture change — to creating a work environment in which mission takes precedence over masculinity. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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In Uncertain Times, Ask This Question Before You Make a Decision

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

In Uncertain Times, Ask This Question Before You Make a Decision

18 Jun 2025

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When crisis becomes constant, your strategy has to evolve. Here’s one question that can help. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/3SX8oRP

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During Covid-19 Crisis, Leaders Must Resist Urge to Push Too Hard, Too Fast

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

During Covid-19 Crisis, Leaders Must Resist Urge to Push Too Hard, Too Fast

14 Apr 2020

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi CEO, Dr. Rakesh Suri, says the first step in leading his team was to slow down, take a deep breath, and align his team with a shared vision for action. The UAE – of which Abu Dhabi is the capital – was the first country in the Middle East to report a case of the virus in January. As of April 14, the UAE had reported 4,521 cases and 25 deaths. Though the situation is fast-evolving, Abu Dhabi has brought together a range of private and public healthcare facilities to test the population and treat the sick. Dr. Suri has led Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s response, at one point leading remotely from quarantine. He says that now more than ever, leaders must not neglect self-care, know when to delegate, and identify nascent leaders on their teams. For more: https://courseware.hbs.edu/public/ccad/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Running a Consumer Fintech Startup within Goldman Sachs | Cold Call

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

Running a Consumer Fintech Startup within Goldman Sachs | Cold Call

5 Jul 2023

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Marcus by Goldman Sachs marked a dramatic shift for the 150-year-old financial institution, which historically had served only businesses and the wealthiest people. The fintech startup operated within Goldman Sachs, offering unsecured personal loans for the mass market, high-yield deposits, and a credit card in partnership with Apple. Harvard Business School associate professor Rory McDonald discusses the challenges of launching and operating a startup within an established company in his case, “Marcus by Goldman Sachs.” This episode originally aired on Cold Call on June 1, 2021. You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/06/running-a-consumer-fintech-startup-within-goldman-sachs?autocomplete=true - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-a-consumer-fintech-startup-within-goldman-sachs/id1156646189?i=1000523781263 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mhZtOsVi73h8REb3dTLWs?si=d2696f1dc191426d - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/cold-call/episode/running-a-consumer-fintech-startup-within-goldman-sachs-84383250 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvbGQtY2FsbA/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAxNi0wOS0xNjpjb2xkLWNhbGwuMDE0OQ?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwjw7OHitOv_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA Series Description: Harvard Business School’s legendary case studies, distilled into podcast form. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 1:30 – The Cold Call 4:37 – Origins of Marcus 6:53 – Harit Talwar 9:58 – Marcus New Hires 13:09 – The Marcus Brand 15:22 – Entrepreneurial Teams vs. an Established Culture 20:10 – How Has Marcus Fared? 23:42 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #management #harvardbusinessschool Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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A Smarter Way to Delegate: What to Keep vs. What to Hand Off

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

A Smarter Way to Delegate: What to Keep vs. What to Hand Off

26 Sep 2025

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Leaders don’t need to do it all. Learn a smarter way to decide which tasks to delegate—and how to set others up to succeed when you hand work off. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4nmcBMp

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We’re All Anxious Right Now: Here’s How to Cope

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

We’re All Anxious Right Now: Here’s How to Cope

30 Mar 2020

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Acting on emotion leads to bad decisions, so you need to slow down. Here’s how. With the news around the COVID-19 pandemic developing quickly, people are making decisions — often quickly — on everything from whether to cancel meetings to how to best project their family and colleagues. In a time of crisis and uncertainty, there are several psychological factors that impact our ability to make decisions. Our brains are responding to a sense of threat, a deep feeling of uncertainty, and a lack of control and information, all of which leads us to make short-sighted decisions that may fill immediate psychological needs but aren’t necessary in the long term. To make better choices, we need to slow down and access the deliberative reasoning part of our brain. Any decision to act should be based on deliberation, sober reflection on data, and discussion with experts — not in reaction to a headline or a tweet. Based on the following HBR articles: "Managing the Stress and Uncertainty of Coronavirus" by Morra Aarons-Mele https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/03/managing-the-stress-and-uncertainty-of-coronavirus "Slow Down to Make Better Decisions in a Crisis by Art" Markman https://hbr.org/2020/03/slow-down-to-make-better-decisions-in-a-crisis "A Simple Way to Stay Grounded in Stressful Moments" by Leah Weiss https://hbr.org/2016/11/a-simple-way-to-stay-grounded-in-stressful-moments --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Do I Set the Right Pace to Meet Our Strategic Goals? | Coaching Real Leaders

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

How Do I Set the Right Pace to Meet Our Strategic Goals? | Coaching Real Leaders

5 Jul 2023

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She loves the work she does and has effectively managed her career to gain increased responsibility over time. She’s recently started managing managers for the first time and is struggling to find the right pace to help her organization reach long-term strategic goals, amid some short-term uncertainty. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through setting goals and timelines for the long term. Further reading: - How to Manage Managers: https://hbr.org/2016/08/how-to-manage-managers - Get Your Team to Do What It Says It’s Going to Do: https://hbr.org/2014/05/get-your-team-to-do-what-it-says-its-going-to-do - - How to Make Progress on Your Long-Term Career Goals: https://hbr.org/2022/03/how-to-make-progress-on-your-long-term-career-goals This episode originally aired on Coaching Real Leaders on June 5, 2023. Listen to more episodes of Coaching Real Leaders on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJua_hcLjT7aFzWcoqMnrp-z7 You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/06/how-do-i-set-the-right-pace-to-meet-our-strategic-goals - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-set-the-right-pace-to-meet-our-strategic-goals/id1545444200?i=1000615716707 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ooM1PzAIf6kra1RJxjZpc?si=09d7ff5474f9490e - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/coaching-real-leaders/episode/how-do-i-set-the-right-pace-to-meet-our-strategic-goals-304113476 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvYWNoaW5nLXJlYWwtbGVhZGVycw/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAyMC0xMi0xNzpjb2FjaGluZy1yZWFsLWxlYWRlcnMuczUuMDAwNQ?sa=X&ved=0CAgQuIEEahcKEwjw7OHitOv_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOg Series Description: We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts, guests, and callers, and not those of Harvard Business Review. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 3:17 – Reverse Engineering Your Goals 10:02 – Strategic Planning Amid Ambiguity 19:38 – Prioritizing Planning Conversations 36:58 – Being an Optimistic Realist 52:40 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harv... https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_bus... Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #leadershipcoaching #leadership Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Power of Public Signals

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Power of Public Signals

1 Oct 2025

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Why do people pour money into hype—like crypto or meme stocks—even when it’s risky? Steven Pinker explains the psychology that makes markets chase fads. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/42fZ1ll

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Examining Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States | Cold Call

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

Examining Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States | Cold Call

28 Jun 2023

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The late 20th century saw dramatic growth in incarceration rates in the United States. Of the more than 2.3 million people in U.S. prisons, jails, and detention centers in 2020, 60 percent were Black or Latinx. Harvard Business School assistant professor Reshmaan Hussam probes the assumptions underlying the current prison system, with its huge racial disparities, and considers what could be done to address the crisis of the American criminal justice system in her case, “Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States.” This episode originally aired on Cold Call on February 23, 2021. You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/02/examining-race-and-mass-incarceration-in-the-united-states - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/examining-race-and-mass-incarceration-in-the-united-states/id1156646189?i=1000510331297 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/246zgcgeXeNJ0Rci15VP9Z?si=b2e167d2f1a74087 - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/cold-call/episode/examining-race-and-mass-incarceration-in-the-united-states-81877300 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvbGQtY2FsbA/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAxNi0wOS0xNjpjb2xkLWNhbGwuMDE0MQ?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwjwvbjOpdf_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSA Series Description: Harvard Business School’s legendary case studies, distilled into podcast form. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 1:30 – Dehumanization in Your Own Backyard 3:50 – Who Is Alexis Jackson? 6:50 – Incarceration Rates in U.S. vs. Other Countries 9:19 – Who Is Being Incarcerated in the U.S.? 13:23 – The 1994 Crime Act 16:44 – Prison Conditions 18:47 – Prison Reforms 24:05 – Why Do We Find Imprisonment Normal? 26:04 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #management #harvardbusinessschool Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How Common Knowledge Shapes Culture and Markets

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

How Common Knowledge Shapes Culture and Markets

8 Oct 2025

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From company culture to the Federal Reserve, public signals can create new realities. Here’s how leaders’ words and actions ripple through organizations—and entire economies. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/42fZ1ll

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How to Be Present When Connecting Virtually

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

How to Be Present When Connecting Virtually

19 Mar 2020

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Being present with co-workers virtually is difficult and requires different strategies for each person. (Originally published July 14, 2017) Mark Kaestner, former global director of executive development for The Coca Cola Company, says you need to ask lots of questions. And embrace the uncomfortable pauses: they create the space for colleagues to reflect and connect. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Do I Work with a Difficult Boss? | Coaching Real Leaders

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

How Do I Work with a Difficult Boss? | Coaching Real Leaders

28 Jun 2023

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He’s a mission driven leader who has always found roles where he can help others. He was brought in at a high level at a new organization, but he’s feeling tension and conflict with the organization’s founder. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to manage himself in this negative work dynamic. Further reading: - Founder’s Syndrome Can Take Down a Nonprofit. Here’s How To Avoid It: https://www.joangarry.com/founder-syndrome/ - Make Sure Your Work Is Aligned with Your Boss’s Expectations: https://hbr.org/tip/2018/04/make-sure-your-work-is-aligned-with-your-bosss-expectations - Managing Up: https://www.peterguber.com/managing-up-when-your-boss-has-you-down/ This episode originally aired on Coaching Real Leaders on May 22, 2023. Listen to more episodes of Coaching Real Leaders on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJua_hcLjT7aFzWcoqMnrp-z7 You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/05/how-do-i-work-with-a-difficult-boss - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-work-with-a-difficult-boss/id1545444200?i=1000614004343 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l7fgumTeqXhxMcl3mPpPc?si=e406dfd3584f418a - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/coaching-real-leaders/episode/how-do-i-work-with-a-difficult-boss-303554602 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvYWNoaW5nLXJlYWwtbGVhZGVycw/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAyMC0xMi0xNzpjb2FjaGluZy1yZWFsLWxlYWRlcnMuczUuMDAwNA?sa=X&ved=0CAgQuIEEahcKEwjwvbjOpdf_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA Series Description: We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts, guests, and callers, and not those of Harvard Business Review. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 2:50 – The Difficult Colleague is the Founder 7:53 – Defining Positive Outcomes 11:08 – Being a Student of Your Organization 18:21 – Meeting the Organization Where It’s At 24:50 – Anchoring Yourself in Your Mission 29:44 – You Can’t Changes Someone’s Behavior 36:23 – What You Want is a Calling 43:33 – Aligned on Mission, But Not Strategy 51:28 – Takeaways 53:44 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harv... https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_bus... Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #leadershipcoaching #leadership Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Leading with Courage in an Age of Uncertainty

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

Leading with Courage in an Age of Uncertainty

13 Oct 2025

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In a time of constant uncertainty, many leaders feel pressure to wait for clarity. True courage is moving forward even when fear and doubt set in. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4n0RLkA

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How to Build Trust on Your Virtual Team

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

How to Build Trust on Your Virtual Team

17 Mar 2020

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Four tips for unifying and strengthening globally dispersed teams. (Originally published July 14, 2015) Teams can’t function well when co-workers don’t trust one another. Building and maintaining trust in the traditional, physical workplace is difficult enough, but the process is even tougher in a virtual environment. * Originally published July 14, 2015 --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Can Work Make You Happy? Should It?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Can Work Make You Happy? Should It?

24 Sep 2024

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True happiness from work may not come from traditional markers like money, power, or reputation. Arthur C. Brooks, an HBS Professor and coauthor (with Oprah Winfrey) of "Build the Life You Want", emphasizes the importance of feeling valued and making a meaningful impact through one’s work. Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Lean into Your Imposter Syndrome, Don't Give into It

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Lean into Your Imposter Syndrome, Don't Give into It

19 Aug 2025

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Harvard behavioral social scientist Arthur C. Brooks (@Draarthurbrooks) shows executives how to reframe imposter feelings as feedback. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book 'The Happiness Files': https://s.hbr.org/4mO5kEm You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters

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Don't Bring Your "Whole Self" to Work—Bring Your Best Self

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

Don't Bring Your "Whole Self" to Work—Bring Your Best Self

15 Oct 2025

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"Bring your whole self to work” sounds good in theory—but it’s misguided for senior leaders. The higher you climb, the more your moods and biases shape the culture. Effective leaders know where to draw the line between personal expression and professional responsibility. Explore more in Tomas’s new book “Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)”: https://s.hbr.org/47qoeMM

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How to Stop Promoting Incompetent Men (Quick Study)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

How to Stop Promoting Incompetent Men (Quick Study)

12 Mar 2020

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Are there fewer women in management because we can’t discern between confidence and competence? The popular explanations range from women just aren’t capable of being leaders to women just don’t want to be leaders. According to author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic however, the absence of women in leadership roles has less to do with women themselves and more to do with how we interpret leadership traits. Confidence – a trait more associated with men – is often misinterpreted as competence. As a result, charismatic, but incompetent men have fewer barriers to reach the top than women. Individuals in positions to promote and hire managers should think more critically about what seems like a leadership trait versus what is an actual leadership trait. They will find that arrogance and overconfidence – the characteristics that get men into management positions – are also the characteristics that cause poor performance. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Does a Global Brand Like IKEA Reopen After Covid-19?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

How Does a Global Brand Like IKEA Reopen After Covid-19?

10 Jun 2020

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What does the new normal look like for a brand with hundreds of stores around the world? This video was recorded live on June 9, 2020. Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group, which oversees IKEA, talks about how the retail behemoth is managing its workforce amid the twin challenges of Covid-19 and mass protests — and what effective global leadership looks like in this moment. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Gossip at Work: Benefits and Pitfalls | The Harvard Business Review Guide

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

Gossip at Work: Benefits and Pitfalls | The Harvard Business Review Guide

27 Jun 2024

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Everyone participates in some form of workplace gossip–and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Good gossip helps us connect with others and glean information. Done wrong, though, it can damage reputations and ruin relationships. Here’s how to get it right. For more on gossip: https://hbr.org/2013/02/go-ahead-and-gossip https://hbr.org/2010/09/defend-your-research-its-not-unprofessional-to-gossip-at-work https://hbr.org/2018/10/stop-complaining-about-your-colleagues-behind-their-backs 00:00 Not all gossip is created equal 01:20 What is ‘gossip’? 01:58 Gossip as information 03:08 Gossip as reputational information 04:27 Forming connections and establishing norms 06:30 Potential pitfalls 08:27 Avoiding the pitfalls Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Gossip #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Jimmy Fallon on Leading with Gratitude, Humor, and Heart

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

Jimmy Fallon on Leading with Gratitude, Humor, and Heart

20 Oct 2025

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Great leaders recognize and celebrate the work of everyone on the team. Jimmy Fallon shares the moment he learned the importance of putting in effort—because when people feel seen, they show up differently. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4o4R2jS

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How to Actually Work...When You’re Working from Home

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

How to Actually Work...When You’re Working from Home

11 Mar 2020

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Because boundaries are fuzzy, you could either burn out or not get anything done. More people are foregoing a lengthy commute and working from home. But sometimes, like during the coronavirus outbreak we’re experiencing now, you may actually have to work from home. Whether you are a full-time freelancer or the occasional telecommuter, working outside an office can be a challenge. What are the best ways to set yourself up for success? How do you stay focused and productive? And how do you keep your work life separate from your home life? Based on the following HBR.org articles: “5 Ways to Work from Home More Effectively” by Carolyn O’Hara https://hbr.org/2014/10/5-ways-to-work-from-home-more-effectively “How to Stay Focused When You’re Working from Home” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders https://hbr.org/2017/09/how-to-stay-focused-when-youre-working-from-home --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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7 Key Tensions Every Leader Must Balance

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

7 Key Tensions Every Leader Must Balance

14 Jun 2024

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In decades past, executives were usually taught to practice command-and-control leadership. Today they’re often advised to be more nimble, more adaptive, and less controlling. The truth is that most executives need to be able to move back and forth between those two leadership styles. IMD leadership professor and social psychologist Jennifer Jordan offers tactics for navigating these tensions. More on this topic from HBR: https://hbr.org/2020/02/every-leader-needs-to-navigate-these-7-tensions https://hbr.org/2022/01/finding-the-right-balance-and-flexibility-in-your-leadership-style 00:00 The 7 traditional vs emerging leadership styles 03:30 Why do I need to balance these styles? 04:35 How do I know which style to use? 05:35 Who in the business world balances styles well? 07:36 What if I’m not good at a certain style? 09:16 Do people still need strong leadership? Produced by Scott LaPierre Video by IMD Animation and design by Alex Belser Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #Leadership #HarvardBusinessSchool #IMD Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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We Need to Revamp Econ 101: It May Limit Your Business Thinking

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

We Need to Revamp Econ 101: It May Limit Your Business Thinking

4 Apr 2024

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Treating economics like a natural science can limit its scope and give corporations permission to look the other way on harms they may be causing. The New Yorker's Nick Romeo reports on the case for bringing the humanities–including ethics and philosophy–back into the curriculum. Romeo is the author of The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy (https://www.amzn.com/1541701593). 00:00 An “acceptable” rate of joblessness? 01:00 Economics is not a natural science 01:39 Distorted business thinking 02:30 But isn’t economics essential? 03:10 The real cost of cheap stuff 04:10 One alternative: true pricing 05:04 An alternative to Econ 101? Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Work #Business #Economy #Economics #Education #Economics101 #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Walls and Moats Won't Save You. Innovation Will.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

Walls and Moats Won't Save You. Innovation Will.

20 Oct 2025

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The walls of Constantinople stood for a thousand years—until gunpowder changed everything. This isn’t just about history; it’s a metaphor for every leader relying on legacy strengths in a time of disruption. Are you mistaking past resilience for future security? Scott D. Anthony, professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, shares what every CEO and strategist should ask before the innovative disruptor's cannonballs start hitting their legacy walls. For more, check out Anthony's book, "Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World": https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Disruptions-Innovations-Shaped-Modern/dp/1647829712/ Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Disruption #Innovation #Yourcareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Is Remote (The Explainer)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Is Remote (The Explainer)

6 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus could force your team to work remotely. Here's how to do it right. Why do remote teams demand new collaboration skills? What’s missing from our texts, emails, conference calls, and other digital communications? Body language. Even when we’re co-located, the tone of a text or the formality of an email is left wide open to interpretation, to the point that even our closest friends get confused. These misinterpretations create an anxiety that can become costly, affecting morale, engagement, productivity, and innovation. Remote communication can distort the normal pace of our conversations. The delay between our messages can often postpone or hide emotional reactions to our comments. Lacking an immediate response, we can become distracted, second-guess ourselves, or even grow frustrated with our teams. To perform at the highest levels, remote teams have to find new and better ways to operate. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How I Helped Transform Bangladesh’s Healthcare, One Patient at a Time

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

How I Helped Transform Bangladesh’s Healthcare, One Patient at a Time

13 Jun 2024

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Sylvana Quader Sinha, a Bangladeshi-American lawyer and entrepreneur, established Praava Health to address the critical need for quality healthcare in Bangladesh. Launched in 2018, Praava Health has become one of the fastest-growing healthcare providers in emerging markets, having already served more than half a million patients to date in Bangladesh. 00:00 What problem are you trying to solve? 01:05 What sets you apart from competitors? 02:15 How do you ease customer pain points? 02:55 What’s your biggest challenge? Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #Healthcare #Health #Bangladesh #Medicine #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Story You Tell Yourself Creates Courage

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

The Story You Tell Yourself Creates Courage

22 Oct 2025

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Courage starts with the story you tell yourself—about who you are and why you’re here. When you define that narrative, acting bravely becomes a choice, not a reaction. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4n0RLkA

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How to Fire with Compassion (Quick Study)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

How to Fire with Compassion (Quick Study)

2 Mar 2020

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Firing needs to be handled well: the person you’re firing today could become a key contact or client tomorrow. Firing is never easy, and shouldn’t be. But it is something a manager should strive to handle well. Building great teams requires picking the best talent and also removing talent that isn’t working out. Letting someone go is a painful process, but if done well, it won’t come as a surprise to them and you’ll set them up for success when they leave. Being compassionate during this process is key to building a lasting professional network. Joel Peterson, chairman of JetBlue and an adjunct professor at Stanford, has fired plenty of people during his long career—and he’s been fired himself. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How We Bridge Digital Divides to Unlock the Power of Emerging Markets

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

How We Bridge Digital Divides to Unlock the Power of Emerging Markets

6 Jun 2024

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Pedro Arnt is CEO of dLocal, a publicly traded payments processor founded in Uruguay in 2017. Today, with an annual run rate of over $20 billion, dLocal connects global enterprise merchants with billions of consumers across 40 markets in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. 00:00 Balancing profit and purpose 01:00 Most transactions in emerging markets are cash-based 01:43 Managing a global business 02:51 Motivations as a leader Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #fintech #emergingmarkets #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity

22 Oct 2025

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AI is everywhere, but the ROI isn’t. To avoid “workslop,” leaders need to set quality standards—not just mandates. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/3L0trlS

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How and When to Disrupt Your Career, and Yourself (Quick Study)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

How and When to Disrupt Your Career, and Yourself (Quick Study)

10 Feb 2020

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If you’re comfortable but bored at your current position, you’re in the danger zone. Here are some ways to keep growing without leaving your company. Whitney Johnson, an executive coach and author of "Disrupt Yourself", says we give a lot of airtime to building disruptive products and services, to buying and/or investing in disruptive companies, and we should. Both are vital engines of economic growth. But, the most overlooked engine of growth is the individual. If you are really looking to move the world forward, begin by innovating on the inside, and disrupt yourself. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How I Upcycled Unwanted Foods Into Tasty—and Profitable—Snacks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

How I Upcycled Unwanted Foods Into Tasty—and Profitable—Snacks

30 May 2024

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Betty Lu, a Singapore native, is founder and CEO of Confetti Snacks, which offers consumers tasty, healthy potato-chip alternatives made from up-cycled vegetables and fruits that would otherwise go to waste. The company’s year-over-year growth has averaged over 300% since its founding in 2018. 00:00 What problem are you trying to solve? 01:32 Balancing profit and purpose 02:03 Starting the business 02:35 Competing against “the big boys” Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Snacks #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Bozoma Saint John on the New Reality of Leadership

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Bozoma Saint John on the New Reality of Leadership

23 Oct 2025

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Employees and customers expect leaders to take a stand—and own the consequences. Bozoma Saint John says people want to know what their leaders truly believe: “If you believe in something, say it. That’s the job.” Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3L2fgN6

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Why Don’t I Feel Motivated at Work Anymore? | New Here | S1E8

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

Why Don’t I Feel Motivated at Work Anymore? | New Here | S1E8

13 Dec 2023

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So, the thrill of your new job is wearing off and you’re feeling unmotivated at work. That might show up as procrastinating on that project you were assigned, skipping meetings, or maybe even daydreaming about quitting. What can you do about it? This week we’re talking about how motivation ebbs and flows at work We’ll learn where motivation at work comes from, what a lack of it means, and what your relationship with it might look like throughout your career. Leadership coach, author, and podcast host Muriel Wilkins has a lot of experience coaching her clients through career challenges when their motivation is faltering. She does that at the executive level, but she also understands a lot about why motivation can come and go throughout your career, including at the very beginning. Muriel helps host Elainy Mata understand that feeling unmotivated early in your career can actually be an opportunity to figure out what motivates you—and what doesn’t. Plus, Muriel offers listeners advice about their motivation challenges. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: managing yourself, mental health, careers. More Reading: • Understanding the Power of Intrinsic Motivation (Stefan Falk): https://hbr.org/2023/03/understand-the-power-of-intrinsic-motivation • How to Keep Working When You’re Just Not Feeling It (Ayelet Fishbach): https://hbr.org/2018/11/how-to-keep-working-when-youre-just-not-feeling-it • Is It Time to Rethink Your Productivity? (Kelsey Alpaio): https://hbr.org/2023/04/is-it-time-to-rethink-your-productivity • On the Brink of Burnout (Coaching Real Leaders podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-brink-of-burnout/id1545444200?i=1000507306210 • How Do I Stay Motivated After Surviving Layoffs? (Coaching Real Leaders podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-stay-motivated-after-surviving-layoffs/id1545444200?i=1000608192414 • How Do I Find Meaning in my Work? (Coaching Real Leaders podcast): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/10/how-do-i-find-meaning-in-my-work You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/11/why-dont-i-feel-motivated-at-work-anymore - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-here/id1705031803?i=1000633350417 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QYkPJ64UKZNaDyOIYrY1b?si=03257ada39ff4f4c Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 2:17 – Interview with Muriel Wilkins 14:21 – Listener Questions with Muriel 27:30 – Takeaways / Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How I Created a Successful Brand That Makes People Feel Something

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

How I Created a Successful Brand That Makes People Feel Something

23 May 2024

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Thirty-three days after signing his first NBA contract in 2009, Lanny Smith suffered a career-ending knee injury. After his injury, he transitioned to entrepreneurship, and in 2020 launched athleisure brand Actively Black with the intention of driving a meaningful impact in the Black community. In addition to impressive growth since its founding, Actively Black donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations and programs that support Black communities. 00:00 From career-ending injury to entrepreneur 00:21 Getting started 01:55 A brand that makes you feel something 03:03 Balancing profit and purpose 03:55 How to compete against the Nikes of the world Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Career #Business #Job #Work #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Evolving Role of the CFO

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

The Evolving Role of the CFO

24 Oct 2025

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Today’s CFO has to do more than manage the bottom line. They must champion innovation—and prevent costly tech distractions. In our latest Executive Agenda, Levi Strauss & Co.’s CFO Harmit Singh and HBS professor Mihir Desai reveal how the role is changing. Subscribe to HBR Executive to learn more: https://s.hbr.org/4kbybkB

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Should You Sell Your Startup, or Find a New CEO? (Case Study)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Should You Sell Your Startup, or Find a New CEO? (Case Study)

29 Jan 2020

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Should a small company founder facing stalling growth sell to a competitor or hire a new CEO? In this HBR fictionalized case study, 2 Proud Pups is Elena's all-natural dog care product business. She launched it to create products that weren't full of chemicals that irritated her dogs. She invested her own savings, and grew her staff and product line — and now her products are carried by more than 1,000 independent pet retailers nationwide. But revenue growth has stalled flat, and she's ready for a change. She sees two options for moving forward: Option 1: Hire a new CEO who wants to target Amazon, Chewy, and Petco. She'd get less cash up front, but could retain her majority shareholder position while stepping back from the business. Option 2: Sell the company to a competitor who could expand her brand's reach, gaining a generous cash buyout and 10% of merged equity — while losing control of the company and risking a departure from her values. What would you do? Script and Audio Production : Jessica Gidal Based on the HBR Case Study, “A Founder Steps Back from Her Start-Up” by David R. Dixon https://hbr.org/2018/06/case-study-can-i-step-back-from-my-start-up Illustration: Ryan Garcia Animation: Riko Cribbs --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Leaders, Reduce Team Stress by Making One Simple Change

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Leaders, Reduce Team Stress by Making One Simple Change

20 Aug 2025

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Leaders: Do your teams know when you expect a reply? Here’s why it matters—and how to set the norm. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4oOv8Cq

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The Real Meeting Happens Before the Meeting

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

The Real Meeting Happens Before the Meeting

1 Apr 2025

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For aspiring leaders, meetings aren’t where decisions are made—they’re where decisions get confirmed. The real influence happens earlier. Career adviser and author of "The Unspoken Rules", Gorick Ng, unpacks the “meeting before the meeting” and how experienced leaders quietly shape agendas, build alignment, and move initiatives forward. Read more in Ng's "The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right": https://www.gorick.com/unspokenrules Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Meeting #Rules #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Leading Is Emotionally Draining. Here’s How to Recover.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Leading Is Emotionally Draining. Here’s How to Recover.

27 Oct 2025

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Recovery is no longer a luxury—it’s a leadership imperative, critical for protecting your well-being and sustaining your capacity to lead over the long haul. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4olwwvi

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What Leaders Must Do Today to Address Systemic Racism

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

What Leaders Must Do Today to Address Systemic Racism

4 Jun 2020

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How do we start real conversations about race in our organizations? This video was recorded live on June 3, 2020. Research shows that how organizations respond to large-scale, diversity-related events can either help employees feel psychologically safe — or contribute to racial identity threat and mistrust of authority. Laura Morgan Roberts is professor of practice at the Darden School of Business and co-editor of "Race, Work, and Leadership," a book about what organizations to can do to eliminate systemic racism. She discusses how various companies are responding to racism today — and practical ways that leaders at all levels can step up for their colleagues of color. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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What if helping the environment isn’t profitable for my business?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

What if helping the environment isn’t profitable for my business?

24 Jan 2020

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Andrew Winston answers tough business questions about the climate crisis. See all eight questions on our playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJuYj9HwKPXjbgBPWqUFRtDIZ Big shifts need to happen in business so the world can avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. But it can be difficult to know what your role is in this process–and you may even wonder whether you can make a difference at all. Does what you do as an entry-level employee or a small business owner really matter? Can we get where the science tells us we need to be within capitalism? And is it worth being optimistic when the planet seems doomed? Andrew Winston, the author of the Big Idea article “Leading a New Era of Climate Action,” https://hbr.org/cover-story/2020/01/leading-a-new-era-of-climate-action, can help. HBR approached him with some questions and concerns people may have about climate action –and some questions we had ourselves. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Four-day Workweeks and 8 Other Trends That May Shape 2024 and Beyond

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

Four-day Workweeks and 8 Other Trends That May Shape 2024 and Beyond

15 Feb 2024

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In 2023, organizations continued to face significant challenges, from inflation to geopolitical turmoil to controversy over DEI and return-to-work policies — and 2024 promises more disruption. Gartner researchers have identified nine key trends, from new and creative employee benefits to the collapse of traditional career paths, that will impact work this year. Employers who successfully navigate these will retain top talent and secure a competitive advantage for themselves. More details on these trends: https://hbr.org/2024/01/9-trends-that-will-shape-work-in-2024-and-beyond 00:00 Are you and your team ready for these game changers? 00:27 Trend 1 - Work costs 00:59 Trend 2 - AI and work 01:28 Trend 3 - Four-day workweeks 01:53 Trend 4 - Conflict resolution 02:15 Trend 5 - GenAI 02:46 Trend 6 - Skills-based hiring 03:11 Trend 7 - Climate change 03:37 Trend 8 - DEI 04:08 Trend 9 - Career paths Produced by Scott LaPierre and Elainy Mata Video by Elie Honein Design by Alex Belser Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #2024 #Trends #YourCareer #Career #AI #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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What We Get Wrong About Psychological Safty

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

What We Get Wrong About Psychological Safty

21 May 2025

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Many mistake psychological safety for comfort and niceness. But real safety means creating space for respectful candor—even when the truth is uncomfortable. Read the full article by Amy C. Edmondson and Michaela J. Kerrissey here: https://s.hbr.org/3ZfLBnM

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How to Negotiate Your Starting Salary

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

How to Negotiate Your Starting Salary

25 Jan 2024

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Your starting salary calibrates all your future raises and bonuses. So don't just accept the first offer. Produced by Andy Robinson, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson and Elainy Mata Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player 00:00 Let's learn about salary negotiation 01:25 The labor market today 02:14 How much have I lost? 02:55 Don't let nerves hold you back 03:51 Do your research (and talk about salary!) 04:15 Consider the whole compensation package 04:52 How does your location factor into your salary? 05:53 Know your financial floor 07:12 Email? Or over the phone? Or in person? 08:08 What do I do if they offer me less? 08:43 What language do I use? 09:19 Be ready to walk away Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #Negotiation #JobSearch #Salary

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Why U.S. Working Moms Are So Stressed (Quick Study)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Why U.S. Working Moms Are So Stressed (Quick Study)

18 Dec 2019

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Government intervention is needed, but managers can take these steps right now. Caitlyn Collins, a sociologist at Washington University in St. Louis, conducted interviews with mothers in four countries — the United States, Italy, Germany, and Sweden — who have jobs outside the home to better understand the pressures they felt. She found that American moms were by far the most stressed, primarily because of the lack of parental benefits offered by their employers and the government. In Europe, women told Collins they had more help, but at times cultural norms around their personal and professional roles had yet to catch up. Collins thinks companies can work to improve the situation but argues that the real solution is carefully designed government interventions that will help families at all income levels. She’s the author of the book Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Network on Instagram (It's More Than Just the DMs!)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

How to Network on Instagram (It's More Than Just the DMs!)

9 Feb 2024

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LinkedIn isn't the only way to make professional connections. Have you ever written a "professional" DM? It's basically a message you send to someone in hopes that they'll be willing to connect and help you with some aspect of your career. That could be landing a job, collaborating on a project, or even just giving you sound advice. Most people use LinkedIn to make these kinds of connections, but here's a tip: try using Instagram instead. The platform is less crowded, which means your message may actually be read. At the same time, writing the message itself will still be a challenge. Do you sound too eager? Do you sound like a spam message? Are you being annoying? When should you follow up if you don't hear back? Multimedia Producer Elainy Mata spoke with Jesty Beatz — a musician and postproduction specialist who has built his career through DMs — to learn best practices for networking on Instagram. Watch his step-by-step guide on how to network on Instagram and improve your chances of getting read and replied too too. 00:00 Wait, this works! 00:10 The professional DM 01:01 Meet Jesty Beatz 01:51 Use LinkedIn for research 02:12 Know what you have to offer 2:55 Engage thoughtfully 4:20 Wait for engagement back! 4:59 Don't write, "Let's collab!" 5:50 Here's what I wrote 6:35 Be patient! 6:48 Follow up (but not every day) 07:08 I don't want to seem annoying... 08:39 They replied! Produced by Andy Robinson, Elainy Mata, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson Editing by Andy Robinson Sound design by Elainy Mata Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #networking #instagram #jobsearch

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The Case for Putting Down Your Phone

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

The Case for Putting Down Your Phone

17 Sep 2025

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Put down your phone and let your mind wander. Here’s how, and why, you should embrace boredom. For more insights, explore Arthur's (@drarthurbrooks ) new book, "The Happiness Files": https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters

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The Explainer: Don’t Just Sell Stuff — Satisfy Needs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: Don’t Just Sell Stuff — Satisfy Needs

24 Jul 2019

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Theodore Levitt's classic theory says that an industry is a customer-satisfying process, not a goods-producing process. An industry begins with the customer and his or her needs, not with a patent, a raw material, or a selling skill. Given the customer’s needs, the industry develops backwards, first concerning itself with the physical delivery of customer satisfactions. Then it moves back further to creating the things by which these satisfactions are in part achieved. How these materials are created is a matter of indifference to the customer, hence the particular form of manufacturing, processing, or what have you cannot be considered as a vital aspect of the industry. Finally, the industry moves back still further to finding the raw materials necessary for making its products. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Humor Makes Leaders More Effective

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

How Humor Makes Leaders More Effective

19 Sep 2025

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Leaders don’t need to be stand-up comics—but creating space for laughter makes teams more creative, productive, and collaborative. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3Vejkvv

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The Explainer: What Is Design Thinking?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: What Is Design Thinking?

24 Jul 2019

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Popularized by David M. Kelley and Tim Brown of IDEO and Roger Martin of the Rotman School, design thinking has three major stages. As the complexity of the design process increases, a new hurdle arises: the acceptance of what we might call “the designed artifact” — whether product, user experience, strategy, or complex system — by stakeholders. Design thinking can help strategic and system innovators make the new worlds they’ve imagined come to pass. In fact, with very complex artifacts, the design of their “intervention” — their introduction and integration into the status quo — is even more critical to success than the design of the artifacts themselves. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Make It as a Power Couple (Quick Study)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

How to Make It as a Power Couple (Quick Study)

9 Oct 2019

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Three challenges every successful couple must overcome. Because their working lives and personal lives are deeply intertwined, dual-career couples face unique challenges. Three transition points typically occur during their working and love lives. During these transitions, some couples craft a way to thrive in love and work, while others are plagued by conflict and regret. By understanding each transition and knowing what questions to ask each other and what traps to avoid, dual-career couples can emerge stronger, fulfilled in their relationships and in their careers. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Research: The Hidden Penalty of Using AI at Work

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Research: The Hidden Penalty of Using AI at Work

22 Sep 2025

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A new study reveals a hidden cost of AI at work: engineers judged identical code far more harshly when they thought AI helped write it. Learn how companies can prevent this hidden “competence penalty” and make AI adoption fair for everyone. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4pyDv55

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3 Questions to Answer in an Apology

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

3 Questions to Answer in an Apology

22 Jul 2019

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Trust is not as fragile as people think — it can be rebuilt. And that process starts with a good apology. A strong apology can make or break a company when it’s facing a reputational crisis, according to Sandra J. Sucher, a professor at Harvard Business School, and Shalene Gupta, a research associate at Harvard Business School. When crafting a public apology, companies should answer three questions. The first is "Do we tell the truth?" Doing so can instill confidence in your audience, and lets them know you know what went wrong. The second is "On whose behalf are we acting?" The people who were harmed should feel like their needs are being addressed. Finally, "How do our actions benefit those who trust us?" Leaders must convince people that the company can truly fix the problem. Trust is not as fragile as people think — it's not black and white. Research shows that it's nuanced and multi-dimensional, that it waxes and wanes. And with an effective apology (and a lot of work), it can be regained. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/

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How Salary Transparency Can Help You (and Your Workplace)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

How Salary Transparency Can Help You (and Your Workplace)

26 Oct 2023

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How much money do you make? Did that question make you nervous? Uncomfortable? Or, maybe, excited? Historically speaking, talking about your salary (especially at work) was off limits. But things are changing — “salary transparency” is becoming the new norm, and for good reason. When people are aware of how much those around them make, everyone gets paid more fairly, which makes workplaces more equitable. But what does salary transparency actually look like in the workplace? How do you broach the subject with your coworkers, boss, friends, and even strangers? Ascend editor Kelsey Alpaio talks with David Burkus, an organizational psychologist, to learn more about the pros and cons of salary transparency, how it can play out at the company level, and how to make it work for you. She also speaks with Hannah Williams, a content creator who makes a living off of asking strangers how much money they make, and Carolyn Kopprasch, the Chief of Staff at Buffer, a company who is practicing “radical transparency” by listing all of their employees’ salaries online. This video originally published on HBR's Ascend YouTube Channel in January, 2023. Produced by Andy Robinson, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson, Elena Lake, Elainy Mata Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #Transparency #SalaryNegotiation #GenderEquity

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Should Your Company License Content to AI?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Should Your Company License Content to AI?

23 Sep 2025

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The AI data-licensing market is exploding—from $75M to nearly $20B in just two years. Could your company’s own data be the next big opportunity? To learn more, subscribe to HBR Executive: https://s.hbr.org/4kbybkB

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The Explainer: Blue Ocean Strategy

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: Blue Ocean Strategy

16 Jul 2019

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When you break the bounds of existing industries, competition becomes irrelevant. The business universe consists of two distinct kinds of space, which we think of as red and blue oceans. Red oceans represent all the industries in existence today—the known market space. In red oceans, industry boundaries are defined and accepted, and the competitive rules of the game are well understood. Here, companies try to outperform their rivals in order to grab a greater share of existing demand. As the space gets more and more crowded, prospects for profits and growth are reduced. Products turn into commodities, and increasing competition turns the water bloody. Blue oceans denote all the industries not in existence today—the unknown market space, untainted by competition. In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over. There is ample opportunity for growth that is both profitable and rapid. There are two ways to create blue oceans. In a few cases, companies can give rise to completely new industries, as eBay did with the online auction industry. But in most cases, a blue ocean is created from within a red ocean when a company alters the boundaries of an existing industry. This is what Cirque du Soleil did. In breaking through the boundary traditionally separating circus and theater, it made a new and profitable blue ocean from within the red ocean of the circus industry. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Do I Set the Right Boundaries at Work? | S1E1 | New Here

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

How Do I Set the Right Boundaries at Work? | S1E1 | New Here

25 Oct 2023

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So, you’re in a new job. Do you know how to set healthy boundaries? This week on New Here, we learn why it’s important to set your boundaries at work from day one – and how to do it. Host Elainy Mata talks with her own therapist about how boundaries come into play at work, how to define them for yourself, and how to handle the discomfort you feel when a colleague crosses your boundaries. Then Elainy and her work friends Dustin Brady, Jhymon Moodie, and Cheyenne Paterson discuss her therapist’s advice and share what they’ve learned about how it feels when boundaries get crossed at work. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: communication, difficult conversations, work-life balance, mental health, careers. Read More: • How to Spot a Bad Boss During an Interview (Sara Stibitz): https://hbr.org/2015/12/how-to-spot-a-bad-boss-during-an-interview • Ask an Expert: What Should I Do If My Boss Is Gaslighting Me? (Mary Abbajay): https://hbr.org/2020/11/ask-an-expert-what-should-i-do-if-my-boss-is-gaslighting-me • The Right Way to Give Negative Feedback to Your Manager (Tijs Besieux): https://hbr.org/2020/12/the-right-way-to-give-negative-feedback-to-your-manager You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/09/how-do-i-set-the-right-boundaries-at-work - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-set-the-right-boundaries-at-work/id1705031803?i=1000626955927 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o2SWypfXwWV7AydNLGZFL?si=f2ff3ae5b18a4451 Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 3:47 – What Are Boundaries? According To a Therapist 14:37 – Roundtable Discussion 29:52 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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From 'Epic Disruptions': 5 Lessons in Innovation from Julia Child

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

From 'Epic Disruptions': 5 Lessons in Innovation from Julia Child

24 Sep 2025

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Innovation takes grit and disciplined experimentation. Julia Child’s quest for the perfect baguette shows how breakthroughs happen—and offers lessons for every leader. Learn more in Scott D. Anthony’s 'Epic Disruptions': https://s.hbr.org/41UgHmi

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The Explainer: Creating New Products for Emerging Markets

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: Creating New Products for Emerging Markets

16 Jul 2019

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Engineer a reverse innovation. When a company investigates a new product opportunity, it is important to define the problem, and the requirements that will dictate a viable solution, independently from the company’s existing lines of similar products or preconceived ideas of what a solution should entail. This is especially true when businesses are considering entering emerging markets or aim to realize opportunities to create high-performance, high-value products and services that appeal to consumers in poor and rich countries alike. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Chinese Companies Scale Personalization with AI

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

How Chinese Companies Scale Personalization with AI

26 Aug 2025

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Chinese firms are using AI to hyperpersonalize at scale. But adoption comes with risks—Amit Joshi says leaders should test these tools carefully and combine them with others to drive growth. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4fYbeRh

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How to Write a Resume That Stands Out

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

How to Write a Resume That Stands Out

20 Dec 2023

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📋 Check out an example resume here: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-write-a-resume-that-will-stand-out Writing a resume has always been hard. How do you condense all of your experience into one page (or even fill out one page if you've just graduated)? How do you make it look good, but still easily readable? Now, with the introduction of applicant tracking systems (aka the bots that scan your resume), the resume writing process has become even more challenging. But thankfully, there are some ways to make your resume work for you. I talked to Kristi DePaul, CEO of Founders and a personal branding expert, about how to make my resume stand out. She taught me exactly what to do to get my resume past the bots, into the hands of a hiring manager, and on top of the "accept" pile. I even made a new resume based on her guidance. Watch until the end if you need a template to base yours off of. 00:00 Resume writing feels like this 01:06 Meet our expert, Kristi DePaul 01:28 What are people scanning first? 02:05 Objectives are out, headlines are in 02:36 More context, less generic 3:20 You have experience (more than you think) 4:20 One resume for humans, one resume for robots 5:30 Be yourself, on paper 6:06 Include endorsements, and quotes 6:30 Multiple pages are okay (just don't force it) 6:58 My new resume! 📋 Read Kristi DePaul's original article: https://hbr.org/2020/09/how-to-get-your-resume-noticed-and-out-of-the-trash-bin Produced by Andy Robinson, Paige Cohen, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #resumetips #jobsearch #writingskills

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Why Senior Leaders Should Stop Having So Many One-on-Ones

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Why Senior Leaders Should Stop Having So Many One-on-Ones

29 Oct 2025

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Too many executive 1:1s create silos, bottlenecks, and back-channel decision making. Instead, bring the right leaders together early so alignment happens before action—not after confusion. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4qxrr4H

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How to Negotiate a Flexible Return to the Office

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

How to Negotiate a Flexible Return to the Office

28 May 2020

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𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ Many of those working from home during quarantine are now being asked to return to the office. But how do you talk to your manager if you don’t want to go back in? The pandemic forced physical coworking spaces to temporarily shutter, and for many employees the transition from working in an office to working from home was abrupt. However, many of us have adapted to working from home—and what may have seemed unfamiliar at first now feels more routine. And until a Covid-19 vaccine is widely available, office re-entry carries both measured and unknown risks. Karen Mattison, a flexible working consultant and co-founder of Timewise, offers advice on how to enter a negotiation with your manager for an alternative working arrangement during this crisis. Tips for negotiating flexible work: 1. See things from your manager’s perspective. They’re most likely under a lot of stress during this time, so your goal is to make this difficult transition smoother for them as well as for yourself. 2. Take the time to practice. Role-play with a friend or someone in your network who’s a manager. You can even record your sessions so you can replay them later and workshop what you could have said differently during the scenarios. 3. Avoid going into the negotiation with an apology, a wishlist of your needs, or all the reasons why you need a different work arrangement. These approaches instantly put you in a “down position” and weakens your leverage. Instead, go into the conversation with a proposed solution and explain how it’s beneficial to your manager and to your company. 4. Know before going into the negotiation where you are willing to compromise and where your dealbreakers lie. 5. Trust is paramount. Success lies in the strength of your core relationship with your manager. Use it to your advantage. Learn more about Karen Mattison: https://timewise.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review #negotiation #remotework #workingfromhome

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The Explainer: The 5 Forces That Make Companies Successful

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: The 5 Forces That Make Companies Successful

9 Jul 2019

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Michael Porter’s theory has shaped a generation of academic research and business practice. Understanding the competitive forces, and their underlying causes, reveals the roots of an industry’s current profitability while providing a framework for anticipating and influencing competition (and profitability) over time. A healthy industry structure should be as much a competitive concern to strategists as their company’s own position. Understanding industry structure is also essential to effective strategic positioning. Defending against the competitive forces and shaping them in a company’s favor are crucial to strategy. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Succeed in Your Next Job Interview (Includes Tips and Scripts)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

How to Succeed in Your Next Job Interview (Includes Tips and Scripts)

4 Oct 2021

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Making a good impression on a job interview requires preparation and practice, but what specifically should you say to sell yourself effectively? Tori Dunlap, entrepreneur and finance educator, lays out three crucial talking points to help you stand out as a candidate. 0:00 Introduction 0:10 Prepare stats and stories that speak directly to the job description 0:37 Tie your experiences to specific data-driven outcomes 0:54 Real-life example: A restaurant employee showcases applicable skills to successfully transition into the recruiting industry 1:34 Be ready for the salary questions 1:47 How to answer “What is your current salary?” 2:18 How to answer “What are your salary requirements?” 2:45 Why you don’t want to disclose a salary number first 3:02 Always ask questions about the company and role 3:39 Ask “How do you measure success for this position?” 4:17 Ask “How do you help your team grow professionally?” 4:42 Ask “What is the salary and performance review process?” 5:13 A job interview lets you figure out if a job is right for you In this HBR collaboration with Tori Dunlap, you'll learn how to make educated decisions about your money and your career. Learn more about Tori Dunlap at: https://herfirst100k.com https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k https://www.tiktok.com/@herfirst100k Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #career #jobinterview #interviewtips

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Are Your Beliefs Holding You Back as a Leader?

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

Are Your Beliefs Holding You Back as a Leader?

25 Nov 2025

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When you reach senior levels of leadership, you are used to behaving in a certain way – and seeing results. But what got you there won’t always get you to the next level. Whether it’s negative feedback or lackluster performance, there are flags that all leaders experience that indicate it’s time to change. In this episode of HBR IdeaCast, host Alison Beard speaks with executive coach Muriel Wilkins about the most common thought patterns that hold leaders back, patterns that emerged from decades of coaching some of the most powerful executives in the country. #executivecoach #executivecoaching Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Masterclass: Transformation Starts with Fewer Projects

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Masterclass: Transformation Starts with Fewer Projects

9 Feb 2026

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Real transformation isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing less, better. In this HBR Executive Masterclass, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez explains how leaders create focus and execution. For more insights, subscribe here: https://s.hbr.org/4kbybkB.

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Expert Reactions to Three Real Resumes

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Expert Reactions to Three Real Resumes

18 Jan 2024

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Kristi DePaul gives her real time feedback on three Ascend editors' resumes. Read Kristi DePaul's original article: https://hbr.org/2020/09/how-to-get-your-resume-noticed-and-out-of-the-trash-bin Produced by Andy Robinson, Paige Cohen, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #resumetips #jobsearch #writingskills

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How to Write a Cover Letter That Sounds Like YOU (and Gets Noticed)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

How to Write a Cover Letter That Sounds Like YOU (and Gets Noticed)

14 Dec 2023

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I hate cover letters. They add so much stress to the already uncomfortable and grueling job hunt. Every time I'm writing one, I find myself wondering: Do people even read these? Unfortunately, the answer is "yes." But, there are some ways to make the process a little less terrible. I asked Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review editor and author of "How to Write a Cover Letter," for her advice. From doing the research, to starting off strong, to emphasizing your value — Gallo taught me exactly what I need to do to get my cover letters noticed by hiring managers. I even wrote a new cover letter that has her blessing. 📋 Read the real examples here: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-sounds-like-you-and-gets-noticed 00:00 The pain is real... 00:40 How it Usually Goes 01:18 Meet our Expert, Amy Gallo 01:36 Length 01:53 Do the Research 02:12 Keep it Current 02:30 Find a Name 03:10 Start Strong 03:28 STEAL THIS OPENER 03:59 Emphasize Your Value 04:10 Two Qualities to Mention 04:25 What if I don't have enough experience?? 04:49 Convey Enthusiasm, Not Desperation 05:19 Find a Proofreader 06:03 OK, here I go... 06:37 Feedback Sesh 07:46 See the Improvement! Read Amy Gallo's original article: https://hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-write-... Produced by Andy Robinson, Elainy Mata, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #coverletter #jobsearch #writingskills #jobs #writing

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The Best Way to Play Office Politics

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

The Best Way to Play Office Politics

11 Jan 2011

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Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback, authors of "Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader," describe the three types of networks you need to succeed.

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What is Web3?

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

What is Web3?

12 May 2022

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Web3 promises to make the internet more decentralized and democratic — but there are lots of unknowns that could cloud that utopian vision. 00:00 The future of the Internet is here! Or ... it might be? 00:10 Web 1.0 was read-only. 00:23 Web 2.0 was read/write. 00:52 Web3 promises to be read/write/own. 01:20 Examples 02:15 Web3 isn't inevitable, however. And there are some red flags. Read more about Web3 at HBR.org: https://hbr.org/2022/05/what-is-web3 Web3 is being touted as the future of the internet. The vision for this new, blockchain-based web includes cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DAOs, decentralized finance, and more. It offers a read/write/own version of the web, in which users have a financial stake in and more control over the web communities they belong to. Web3 promises to transform the experience of being online as dramatically as PCs and smartphones did. It is not, however, without risk. Some companies have entered the space only to face a backlash over the environmental impact and financial speculation (and potential for fraud) that comes with Web3 projects. And while blockchain is offered as a solution to privacy, centralization, and financial exclusion concerns, it has created new versions of many of these problems. Companies need to consider both the risks and the benefits before diving in. Script by Tom Stackpole and Kelsey Gripenstraw Design and animation by Alex Belser Art direction by Karen Player Voiceover by Christine Wilder Co-produced by Scott LaPierre and Gretchen Gavett Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Explainer #Web3 Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How Do I Handle a Bad Boss? | S1E2 | New Here

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

How Do I Handle a Bad Boss? | S1E2 | New Here

1 Nov 2023

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So, you have your first bad boss. How do you protect yourself? This week on New Here, we learn how to deal with a difficult manager and heal afterward. Leadership coach and TikTok creator Robyn L. Garrett helps host Elainy Mata understand how many managers think — and shares how she handled a bad boss early in her career Plus, Elainy’s own former boss Anita Sen gives us three tips that we can use to protect ourselves from a difficult manager. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: communication, managing up, mental health, careers. More Reading: • When Should You Take a Problem to HR? (Octavia Goredama): https://hbr.org/2023/08/when-should-you-take-a-problem-to-hr • Dealing With Your Incompetent Boss (Amy Gallo): https://hbr.org/2011/06/dealing-with-your-incompetent • Do You Hate Your Boss? (Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries): https://hbr.org/2016/12/do-you-hate-your-boss You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/09/how-do-i-handle-a-bad-boss - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-handle-a-bad-boss/id1705031803?i=1000627733239 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dBlvFIfLwspV3JWXYAnVD?si=a82767a45aa44398 Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 3:29 – Interview with Robyn Garrett 17:06 – Advice from a Good Boss! 24:36 - Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Leading with Purpose in Uncertain Times

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Leading with Purpose in Uncertain Times

26 Nov 2025

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“Every job we’ve got is going to change in some way—whether it’s getting the shopping carts off the parking lot, the way our technologists work, or certainly how leadership roles evolve.” At HBR’s Future of Business 2025 event on November 3, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon discussed how AI will transform work and the e-commerce industry. McMillon has since announced he will be retiring in early 2026. The full interview is also available on the HBR IdeaCast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Future You Is Stronger Than You Think

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

The Future You Is Stronger Than You Think

10 Feb 2026

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We’re great at seeing how much we’ve changed—and terrible at imagining how much we’ll still change. In our latest HBR IdeaCast episode, @drmayashankar explains the “end-of-history illusion” and why overcoming it can help us navigate change with more resilience. Listen to the full episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4rfZLBw

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Finance: What Managers Need to Know

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Finance: What Managers Need to Know

9 Sep 2009

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Joe Knight, coauthor of the Financial Intelligence series, gives you a crash course in reading the numbers.

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Steady Leadership in Tumultuous Times

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

Steady Leadership in Tumultuous Times

5 Dec 2025

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If leaders and companies abandon their values when pressured, they weren’t really values in the first place, argues University of Houston professor Brené Brown. In this episode of IdeaCast, the author and researcher explains her views on finding strong ground as a leader, using sports metaphors and examples of how companies could and should be leading in today’s world. Brown’s latest book is “Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit.”#BreneBrown #leadership #HarvardBusiness #StrongGround 00:00 The Metaphor of Strong Ground 00:55 Introduction Brene Brown 01:10 Leadership in Uncertain Times 03:22 Systems Theory and Leadership 5:35 Artificial Intelligence at Organizations 07:10 The Importance of Authenticity 9:55 What Strong Ground Means in Business 15:15 Pocket Presence as a Leadership Concept 19:00 Grounded Competence and Pattern Recognition 27:45 Why We Still Struggle to be Good Leaders 30:05 What You Can Do Now To Be a Better Leader Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Lead Through Change by Reimagining What's Possible

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Lead Through Change by Reimagining What's Possible

12 Feb 2026

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When change closes doors, we often shrink our sense of what’s still possible—without realizing it. On HBR IdeaCast, cognitive scientist @drmayashankar how expanding your “possible selves” (and even learning from other leaders) can help you reimagine your future and grow through change. Listen to the full episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4rfZLBw

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Developing the CEO Within You

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Developing the CEO Within You

3 Nov 2008

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An interview with Joseph L. Bower, Professor, Harvard Business School. To become an effective CEO, work for companies committed to leadership development, and take responsibility for your own development on the job.

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How McKinsey Plans to Survive AI (and Reinvent Consulting)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

How McKinsey Plans to Survive AI (and Reinvent Consulting)

9 Feb 2026

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How does a storied consulting firm reflect on its history while forging a path ahead in uncertain times? In this episode of HBR IdeaCast, McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels speaks with host Adi Ignatius about the controversies that have ignited change at the large consulting firm, how exactly they are reorganizing human talent in an age of AI, and what business models he thinks will be most successful as the industry shifts. #McKinsey #Consulting #artificialintelligence #AI Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2026 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Senior Leaders, Here's How to Articulate Your Contributions

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

Senior Leaders, Here's How to Articulate Your Contributions

17 Feb 2026

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At senior levels, impact isn’t about doing all the work—it’s about showing how you led it. Executive coach @melodywildinglmsw shares how to own your wins without overshadowing your team. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/3MB8Dm2

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Social Intelligence and Leadership

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

Social Intelligence and Leadership

11 Aug 2008

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An interview with Daniel Goleman, Psychologist. See how you can use emotional and social intelligence to improve your own and your organization's performance.

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Stop Solving Your Team's Problems for Them

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Stop Solving Your Team's Problems for Them

27 Aug 2025

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Five questions leaders can use to remain accessible, coach your team to problem-solve independently, and safeguard your time. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4mAk0au

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Agility, AI Strategy, and the Changing Role of Managers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Agility, AI Strategy, and the Changing Role of Managers

6 May 2025

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A conversation with the head of Amazon on their competitive advantage in an age of uncertainty. From HBR's IdeaCast, available wherever you get your podcasts. 00:00 - Startup mindset at scale 01:30 - Key traits of a startup culture 03:10 - Speed and reducing bureaucracy 05:00 - Rethinking management and ownership 07:00 - Why Amazon brought people back to the office 09:00 - In-person collaboration vs. remote work 11:30 - Advice for cutting complexity in large organizations 13:30 - AI strategy and Amazon’s tech stack 17:00 - Rufus and reinventing retail with AI 20:30 - Societal impact and risks of AI 22:40 - Leading through global uncertainty 25:15 - What 21st-century leadership requires 26:30 - Jassy’s best career advice It's a tough time to lead one of the biggest companies in the world - one that depends on supply chains, physical infrastructure, and top tech talent to stay competitive. But Andy Jassy, who took over as CEO of Amazon from legendary founder Jeff Bezos in 2021, manages in a way that he says helps him stay focused on what is best for their products and ultimately their customers. He explains his decision to get workers back to the office five days a week, why he is building an organization less dependent on managers, and how their artificial intelligence strategy differs from the rest. Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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From Operations to Projects: The New Model for Change

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

From Operations to Projects: The New Model for Change

19 Feb 2026

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Most transformations fail because we run them like business-as-usual. The real shift? Stop squeezing change into old models—and start building your company around projects. That’s how strategy becomes reality. Read the full article by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez here: https://s.hbr.org/4aXa5s5

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The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy

30 Jun 2008

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An Interview with Michael E. Porter, Professor, Harvard University. Porter's five competitive forces is the basis for much of modern business strategy. Understand the framework and how to put it into practice.

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Understanding the Economic Shock of the Covid-19 Crisis

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Understanding the Economic Shock of the Covid-19 Crisis

21 May 2020

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Predicting the path ahead has become nearly impossible, but we can speculate about the size and scale of the economic shock. Economic contagion is now spreading as fast as Covid-19 itself. Social distancing, intended to physically disrupt the spread, has severed the flow of goods and people, stalled economies, and is in the process of delivering a global recession. Predicting the path ahead has become nearly impossible, as multiple dimensions of the crisis are unprecedented and unknowable. Pressing questions include the path of the shock and recovery, whether economies will be able to return to their pre-shock output levels and growth rates, and whether there will be any structural legacy from the coronavirus crisis. This Explainer explores several scenarios to model the size and scale of the economic shock and the path ahead. Based on the HBR article by Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Martin Reeves and Paul Swartz --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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What Is Psychological Safety?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

What Is Psychological Safety?

7 Nov 2023

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It’s a term that’s used a lot but is often misunderstood. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, who coined the phrase “team psychological safety”, says it’s the shared belief that it’s OK to take risks, express ideas and concerns, speak up with questions, and admit mistakes — and here’s the important part– without fear of negative consequences. And if your team doesn’t have it, that’s going to negatively impact its performance. In this video, you'll learn how to tell whether your team has it, and what to do if it doesn't. For more, check out this HBR article: https://hbr.org/2023/02/what-is-psychological-safety 00:00 What happens on your team when a project doesn't go as planned? 00:45 First, a definition of "team psychological safety" 02:12 Why is it important? 03:20 Does my team have it? 04:30 How do you foster it? 06:50 Conclusion Produced by Amy Gallo, Megan Reilly, Scott LaPierre, and Jessica Gidal Video by Dave Di Iulio and Elie Honein Design by Alex Belser, and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #PsychologicalSafety ##Risk #Jobs #Career #AmyGallo #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Your AI Investments Haven't Paid Off. Should You Tap the Breaks?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Your AI Investments Haven't Paid Off. Should You Tap the Breaks?

2 Sep 2025

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A new MIT study suggests 95% of generative AI investments aren’t paying off. Are we in a bubble—or just playing the long game? Subscribe to HBR Executive Agenda to learn more: https://s.hbr.org/4kbybkB

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How to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career in the Wake of the Covid-19 Crisis

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

How to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career in the Wake of the Covid-19 Crisis

19 May 2020

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How will the crisis affect the career paths of today's workforce. What are the new opportunities, and how can you write your own script for success? This video was recorded live on May 18, 2020. Bozoma Saint John, CMO of Endeavor, joins HBR's Adi Ignatius and Joshua Macht to discuss the "new normal" and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It

6 Oct 2023

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Even if you don’t think you’re a natural (or you hate it), anyone can become proficient at this important art using the right tactics and behaviors. 00:00 “Small talk” is a misnomer for such an important part of communication. 01:07 Establish appropriate goals. 01:52 Give yourself permission to pause. 03:35 What if you feel like you have nothing smart to say? 04:24 What if I make a mistake or say something dumb? 05:09 What if my problem is that I have too much to say? 06:04 What tools can I use if none of this is natural to me? 07:53 How do I get the conversation started? 09:00 How do I end the conversation (gracefully)? According to Matt Abrahams, author of "Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot", key strategies include avoiding conventional responses in favor of establishing genuine connections, prioritizing brevity while delivering messages, and speaking authentically without the pressure to be perfect—which means daring to be dull. Fear or nervousness need not deter anyone from communicating effectively on the spot. Read more: https://hbr.org/2023/09/how-to-shine-when-youre-put-on-the-spot And there's more by Matt Abrahams on this topic in his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Faster-Talk-Smarter-Successfully/dp/1668010305/ Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Communication #SmallTalk #CommunicationSkills #Career #YourCareer #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Should Leaders Experiment with Chinese AI?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Should Leaders Experiment with Chinese AI?

3 Sep 2025

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Chinese AI models like DeepSeek are advancing fast. Amit Joshi explains why leaders should explore them—and what risks and opportunities to watch. 🎧 Listen to full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4fYbeRh

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Coping with Anxiety and Uncertainty at Work

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Coping with Anxiety and Uncertainty at Work

18 May 2020

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We often try to push away stress, fear, and anxiety. But success doesn't depend on rejecting these emotions — we can thrive because of them. This was recorded live on May 14, 2020. To explore these intense emotions and their impact on our jobs and careers, HBR’s Amy Gallo sat down with Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the HBR podcast "The Anxious Achiever" and author of the Big Idea feature "Leading Through Anxiety." They discussed the upsides and downsides of these feelings and how to cope with them at work. And to go deeper, read HBR's Big Idea series on the topic: https://hbr.org/cover-story/2020/05/leading-through-anxiety --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Amazon Uses Startup Thinking to Stay Fast and Focused

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

How Amazon Uses Startup Thinking to Stay Fast and Focused

10 Jul 2025

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What does it take to run one of the world’s most innovative companies in 2025? Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sat down with Adi Ignatius, HBR Editor at Large and co-host of IdeaCast, to discuss his strategy and why Amazon’s approach to AI is built to stand apart. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/43q4I0O

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The Explainer: How to Be a Disruptor

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: How to Be a Disruptor

9 Jul 2019

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Clay Christensen's landmark theory of disruptive innovation has proved to be a powerful way of thinking about innovation-driven growth. “Disruption” describes a process whereby a smaller company with fewer resources is able to successfully challenge established incumbent businesses. Specifically, as incumbents focus on improving their products and services for their most demanding (and usually most profitable) customers, they exceed the needs of some segments and ignore the needs of others. Entrants that prove disruptive begin by successfully targeting those overlooked segments, gaining a foothold by delivering more-suitable functionality — frequently at a lower price. Incumbents, chasing higher profitability in more-demanding segments, tend not to respond vigorously. Entrants then move upmarket, delivering the performance that incumbents’ mainstream customers require, while preserving the advantages that drove their early success. When mainstream customers start adopting the entrants’ offerings in volume, disruption has occurred. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Design a Workspace at Home | Christine vs Work

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

How to Design a Workspace at Home | Christine vs Work

30 Nov 2023

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No matter where you work these days—in an office, at home, or wedged in wherever spot you can find—are there ways to design your space for the better? 00:00 WFH is here to stay 01:00 Meet Elyse Ayoung 02:11 Does this serve a purpose? 03:31 Throw out expectations 04:31 Don't shop, shift! 04:57 Office transformation! 05:30 Rethink the future of offices Many of us long to create a personal environment that’s conducive to getting our work done well (and comfortably so). But how should we think about what goes into an “optimal” work space? What are simple yet effective design principles that help us prioritize what needs to change? And how could this impact our workspaces (including home and traditional offices) in the future? I sought answers from Elyse Ayoung—an Associate Designer at architecture firm Gensler and Co-Founder of the MiD Collective, a professional network for BIPOC Interior Designers in Boston and beyond. If you’re feeling inspired to change up your workspace but unsure where to start, Elyse suggests prioritizing “purposeful” design choices (however you choose to define it), being honest about where and how you do your best work (that “desk job” may not require a desk anymore), and giving yourself permission to test new arrangements (no change needs to be permanent, so why not try it out?). This video originally published on HBR's Ascend YouTube Channel in September, 2022. Learn more about Elyse Ayoung’s work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-ayoung-mid-noma-0394a544/ https://www.elyseayoung.com/ https://www.themidcollective.com/ Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, Kelsey Alpaio Video and Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #homeoffice #design #wfh

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To Lead Better, Shift the Beliefs That Hold You Back

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

To Lead Better, Shift the Beliefs That Hold You Back

4 Nov 2025

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Real change doesn’t come from reinventing who you are. As executive coach Muriel Wilkins puts it, growth begins when you recognize your beliefs aren’t fixed—and you choose the ones that serve you better. To learn more, explore Muriel’s new book “Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential” https://s.hbr.org/4qw8U97

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Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel on the Challenges and Opportunities of Following a Visionary Leader

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel on the Challenges and Opportunities of Following a Visionary Leader

29 Sep 2023

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Jason Buechel, the CEO of Whole Foods, faced a unique challenge when he took over from cofounder John Mackey, who had been the company's CEO for 42 years. Buechel, who became CEO in 2022, had the opportunity to work closely with Mackey for nine years and had an 11-month transition period to prepare for the role. However, stepping into the shoes of a larger-than-life executive like Mackey was not only a personal challenge but a significant adjustment for Whole Foods employees, from the C-suite to the hundreds of local stores. Buechel recognized the importance of connecting with the team members, addressing their concerns, and assuring them that the company's culture, quality standards, and core values would remain intact under his leadership. He emphasized the need for authenticity and being true to oneself while also supporting the company's vision and direction. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Buechel to discuss: • How authenticity is crucial in leadership and sustainability efforts, as companies need to ensure their actions align with their core values and mission • How focusing on the happiness, growth, and development of employees not only leads to higher employee retention but improves customers’ experience • While CEO roles can vary depending on the company, for Buechel the focus is primarily on internal leadership and supporting the vision and growth of the organization This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #Leadership #WholeFoods #Career #YourCareer #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Explainer: Finding Your Company's Core Competencies

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: Finding Your Company's Core Competencies

2 Jul 2019

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What does your company do better than anyone else? In the short run, a company’s competitiveness derives from the price/performance attributes of current products. But in the long run, competitiveness derives from an ability to build, at lower cost and more speedily than competitors, the core competencies that spawn unanticipated products. Core competencies are the collective learning in the organization, especially how to coordinate diverse production skills and integrate multiple streams of technologies. Unlike physical assets, which deteriorate over time, core competencies are enhanced as they are applied and shared. But competencies still need to be nurtured and protected; knowledge fades if it is not used. Competencies are the glue that binds existing businesses. They are also the engine for new business development. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Do I Make the Case for My First Raise? | S1E6 | New Here

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

How Do I Make the Case for My First Raise? | S1E6 | New Here

30 Nov 2023

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Asking for your first raise is a big moment in your career. But how do you know when to ask or how to start the conversation? Getting a raise isn’t just a conversation about money. It’s a process, and you need a strategy. Author and personal finance expert Anne-Lyse Ngatta, also known as Anne-Lyse Wealth on her podcast, and Gorick Ng, an author and career advisor, walk host Elainy Mata through that process. They break down how to lay the groundwork and do your research, when and how to start the conversation with your manager, and how to navigate the negotiation that may follow. They also share their own experiences advocating for higher pay early in their careers, and they explain why your timing and your tone are so important to get right. Plus, they take listener questions about asking for a raise. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: compensation and benefits, difficult conversations, managing up, negotiation skills, negotiation strategies, careers. More Reading: • How to Ask for a Raise (Christine vs. Work): https://hbr.org/video/6280981409001/how-to-ask-for-a-raise • What to Do When Your Raise Isn’t Enough (Anne-Lyse Wealth): https://hbr.org/2022/05/what-to-do-when-your-raise-isnt-enough • The Economy Is Uncertain. Can You Still Negotiate a Raise? (Shanna Hocking): https://hbr.org/2023/05/the-economy-is-uncertain-can-you-still-negotiate-a-raise • How Black Women Can Navigate Pay-Gap Gaslighting (Lola Bakare): https://hbr.org/2022/09/how-black-women-can-navigate-pay-gap-gaslighting You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/10/how-do-i-make-the-case-for-my-first-raise - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-here/id1705031803?i=1000631730759 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4L4JWOiUNGJqJqYDiHXnpz?si=4937c63e9959462d Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 2:23 – Interview with Gorick and Anne-Lyse 29:00 – Takeaways/Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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6 Ways to Practice Everyday Courage

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

6 Ways to Practice Everyday Courage

6 Nov 2025

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In today’s volatile environment, even routine decisions can carry real risk. UC Berkeley’s Alex Budak shares how leaders can build “everyday courage”—acting on their values in the face of uncertainty to strengthen trust, culture, and impact. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/47D6xsd

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The Explainer: What is a Business Model?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: What is a Business Model?

2 Jul 2019

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"Business model" and "strategy" are among the most sloppily used terms in business. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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What Do I Need to Know About Workplace Etiquette? | S1E5 | New Here

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

What Do I Need to Know About Workplace Etiquette? | S1E5 | New Here

22 Nov 2023

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What Do I Need to Know About Workplace Etiquette? When you’re starting your career, navigating the unwritten rules around to how to behave at work can be really difficult. So how do you learn that etiquette? This week comedian and author Sarah Cooper tells host Elainy Mata how she learned those invisible rules early in her career, why they matter, and which rules she thinks you can bend. You may know Sarah for her viral lip-syncing TikToks during the pandemic. But before that, she worked as a designer at big tech companies – like Yahoo and Google. And she didn’t just crack the office etiquette game — she also had some fun with those rules. In fact, Sarah’s early comedy is all about office etiquette – like her satirical article “10 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings.” Sarah and Elainy offer their take on the etiquette of email writing, how to handle yourself in meetings, and when it’s OK to wear your comfy pants to work. Plus, they answer your office etiquette questions. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, listening skills, office politics, careers. More Reading: • How to Speak Up in Meetings (Christine vs. Work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9NpSlziG58 • How to Write Better Emails at Work (Jeff Su): https://hbr.org/2021/08/how-to-write-better-emails-at-work • The New Rules of Work Clothes (Allison Shapira): https://hbr.org/2022/09/the-new-rules-of-work-clothes • The Cooper Review (Sarah Cooper): https://medium.com/conquering-corporate-america You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/10/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-workplace-etiquette - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-here/id1705031803?i=1000630173972 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7evez2ChEi3AdrpxAeOKgR?si=9d8d487e639f49c5 Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 2:27 – Interview with Sarah Cooper 23:50 - Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Hidden Anxiety No One Talks About in Leadership

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

The Hidden Anxiety No One Talks About in Leadership

14 Nov 2025

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Many leaders imagine the top job brings joy—but the first two years of a CEO’s tenure are often dominated by loneliness and anger. Here’s why leadership amplifies anxiety, and what executives can do to manage it. Sign up to receive @drarthurbrooks six-week newsletter “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://s.hbr.org/3LIarc0

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The Explainer: What It Takes to Be a Great Leader

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: What It Takes to Be a Great Leader

25 Jun 2019

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“Level 5” leadership is about combining fierce resolve with personal humility. “Level 5” refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of executive capabilities. Leaders at the other four levels in the hierarchy can produce high degrees of success but not enough to elevate companies from mediocrity to sustained excellence. Level 5 leaders blend extreme personal humility with intense professional will. And while Level 5 leadership is not the only requirement for transforming a good company into a great one — other factors include getting the right people on the bus (and the wrong people off the bus) and creating a culture of discipline — research shows it to be essential. Good-to-great transformations don’t happen without Level 5 leaders at the helm. They just don’t. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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The Truth Behind Imposter Syndrome | Christine vs Work

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

The Truth Behind Imposter Syndrome | Christine vs Work

17 Nov 2023

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What if we’ve been going about imposter syndrome all wrong? Typically, imposter syndrome is framed as something an individual should mentally tackle, but there’s something much larger underneath these personal feelings of insecurity, doubt, and fear. The concept itself (described as “imposter phenomenon”) was coined in a psychology study from 1978. What was that study about, why has imposter syndrome become so popular, and what have we learned since then? I sought answers from Jodi-Ann Burey, a speaker, writer, and podcaster working in the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. If you have feelings that are commonly attributed to imposter syndrome, Jodi-Ann suggests asking yourself questions to better identify the root cause of these “imposter-y” sensations—whether what you’re feeling is simply a natural human response to acclimating to a new challenge or, more seriously, a indicator that systemic discrimination needs to be addressed. 00:00 Have you felt this? 00:52 Meet Jodi-Ann Burey 01:20 Where does this word come from? 01:50 Here' what the study says 03:41 Who is this affecting? 05:48 How to handle the real feelings 07:27 Ask yourself these questions 09:45 How do I share this information with others? 10:21 How to (really) stop imposter syndrome This video originally published on HBR's Ascend YouTube Channel in August, 2022. Learn more about Jodi-Ann Burey’s work: https://jodiannburey.com/ https://www.blackcancer.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaburey/ Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, Kelsey Alpaio Video and Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #ImposterSyndrome #culture #inclusion

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Are You Leading—or Just Reacting to Volatility?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Are You Leading—or Just Reacting to Volatility?

17 Nov 2025

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In a moment defined by volatility and constant curveballs, many leaders find themselves reacting instead of leading. In our latest IdeaCast episode, Brené Brown breaks down why today’s instability is pushing leaders into rapid, scarcity-driven decisions—and what it means to “settle the ball” and lead with more grounded clarity. Listen here: https://s.hbr.org/49kInFu

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The Explainer: The Case for More Silent Meetings

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: The Case for More Silent Meetings

2 Dec 2019

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Talking meetings have much merit, but can also be subject to a host of problems. There are approximately 55 million meetings a day in the United States. Although they often have many different purposes and goals, these meetings are typically conducted in the same way, time and time again. Namely, individuals gather together, virtually or face-to-face, to talk about a topic. We often don’t realize it, but talk is actually a choice; simply one of many different meeting styles or communication methods a leader can select. While talking meetings have much merit — when planned well they can be efficient and offer a level of comfort in speaking in person — they can also be subject to a host of problems: one person dominating, others checking out and multitasking, side conversations, straying off course, and pressures to conform to the boss’s ideas. The good news is that alternative approaches do exist and, depending on your task at hand, can work incredibly well. One such approach embraces silence. This technique may seem odd, but current research supports the benefits of holding a “silent meeting” as one way of better leveraging the ideas, perspectives, and insights of organizational talent. Leaders should add it to their toolbox in order to select the right meeting style for the job at hand. At the very least, trying new approaches will serve to keep meetings fresh, engaging, and interesting. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How AMD's Lisa Su Is Thinking About AI

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

How AMD's Lisa Su Is Thinking About AI

13 Dec 2024

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In a conversation with HBR editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius, Lisa Su, CEO of leading semiconductor company AMD, discusses its evolution toward high-performance and adaptive computing, the future of AI use in sectors from healthcare to tech to personal productivity, and the importance of responsible risk-taking. She advocates for fast experimentation and implementation while ensuring safety through initiatives like AMD’s Responsible AI Council, active learning within the organization and among industry peers and partners, and the hiring of diverse talent to drive innovation. Time Magazine recently named Su their "CEO of the Year." Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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What Failure Does to Your Brain—and Your Strategy

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

What Failure Does to Your Brain—and Your Strategy

18 Feb 2026

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We love to say “celebrate failure”—but here’s the science behind why it actually helps you grow. Failing is how your brain learns, rewires, and gets stronger. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4rfZLBw

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When Will We Reach Gender Equality?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

When Will We Reach Gender Equality?

24 Sep 2019

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Ten years? Fifty? Business students take their best guesses, and Melinda Gates explains why the real number is centuries away. Across all aspects of American life, it is most often men who set policy, allocate resources, lead companies, shape markets, and determine whose stories get told. Meanwhile, what gains have been made typically haven’t extended to all women. That’s led to a major gap in gender equality in the United States. How long will it take to close that gap? According to the World Economic Forum, the U.S. is still 208 years away from achieving gender equality at this rate of change. But technologist and philanthropist Melinda Gates believes we currently have a rare opportunity to accelerate this timeline. She has a strategy for accelerating the pace of progress and achieving measurable results by 2030. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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To Connect at Work, Learn Your Team's Laugh Languages

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

To Connect at Work, Learn Your Team's Laugh Languages

12 Sep 2025

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Humor helps leaders connect, but you don’t need to be a comedian—just understand your team’s unique sense of humor. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3Vejkvv

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Harvard’s Arthur C. Brooks on the Secrets to Happiness at Work

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Harvard’s Arthur C. Brooks on the Secrets to Happiness at Work

12 Sep 2023

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To the strivers and workaholics out there, bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks has a message for you: change your behavior before it’s too late. Brooks was one of you: a pace-setting boss who expected others to work 80-hour weeks just like him, leaving little time for friends and family. He says he was addicted not to work, but to success. And he missed watching his kids grow up. Today he classifies behavior like his as a pathology that can lead to misery. And he has concrete, actionable advice for increasing your life’s happiness. In fact, he writes about it in a regular column for The Atlantic. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Brooks, co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier", to discuss: · What’s caused the severe dip in general happiness in the last few years? · The two traits of those who find true happiness in their work · The difference between “deal friends” and “real friends”. The real kind are “beautifully useless” and you need them more than deal friends Happiness is contagious, Brooks says, and just being in a happy person’s vicinity can make you happier. “But,” he says, “even more contagious is misery.” This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #Happiness #Happy #Life #Career #YourCareer #ArthurCBrooks #Oprah #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Identity Crisis: Why Defining Yourself by Your Career Is a Problem

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

Identity Crisis: Why Defining Yourself by Your Career Is a Problem

17 Sep 2024

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One way to develop a healthier relationship with your career may be to visualize its end. “The party’s going to finish,” says HBS Professor and co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of "Build the Life You Want" Arthur C. Brooks. Here are some steps you can take to mentally and emotionally prepare for the inevitable. 00:00 People in business play their own form of identity politics 01:00 Identities based on fear (of death) 01:50 What to do: a death meditation 03:30 A 9-part meditation you can try "Build the Life You Want": https://www.amazon.com/Build-Life-You-Want-Science/dp/0593545400 Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Identity #Happiness #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How to Build Your Own AI Assistant

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

How to Build Your Own AI Assistant

8 Jul 2025

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Data journalist Alexandra Samuel shows how anyone can create a custom AI assistant in five easy steps. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/46v9JXR Prefer audio? Listen to our newest IdeaCast episode with Alex for a deeper dive: https://s.hbr.org/4lNiZeB

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Surviving and Excelling in a World Upended by Covid-19

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Surviving and Excelling in a World Upended by Covid-19

12 May 2020

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How can we best take care of ourselves while we get through this pandemic? And how can we set ourselves up to thrive afterward? This video was recorded live on May 11, 2020. Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington joins HBR's Adi Ignatius and Joshua Macht to discuss the importance of sleep, meditation, and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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The Culture of Overwork Hurts Everyone (Quick Study)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

The Culture of Overwork Hurts Everyone (Quick Study)

26 Mar 2020

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The standard work/family narrative is an outdated excuse for what holds women back. Ask people to explain why women remain so dramatically underrepresented in the senior ranks of most companies, and you will hear from the vast majority a lament that goes something like this: High-level jobs require extremely long hours, women’s devotion to family makes it impossible to put in those hours, and so their careers inevitably suffer. Not so, say the authors, who spent 18 months working with a global consulting firm that wanted to know why it had so few women in positions of power. Although virtually every employee the authors interviewed related a form of the standard explanation, the firm’s data told a different story. Women weren’t being held back because of trouble balancing work and family; men, too, suffered from that problem and nevertheless advanced. Women were held back because they were encouraged to take accommodations, such as going part-time and shifting to internally facing roles, which derailed their careers. The real culprit in women’s stalled advancement, the authors conclude, is a general culture of overwork that hurts both sexes and locks gender inequality in place. To solve this problem, they argue, we must reconsider what we’re willing to allow the workplace to demand of all employees. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine

10 Sep 2024

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Many strivers might think they're addicted to work, but underneath that is a deeper addiction: to success. In this video, HBS Professor and co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of "Build the Life You Want", Arthur C. Brooks, offers advice for overcoming this self-destructive drive. 00:00 Workaholism is a serious addiction 01:00 Work isn't the real addiction 02:00 You are not a success machine 02:35 How do I stop? 03:20 Work can't love you back 04:30 Deal friends vs real friends 05:30 Grow your social circle Read more: https://hbr.org/2024/09/a-workaholics-guide-to-reclaiming-your-life?ab=seriesnav-bigidea "Build the Life You Want": https://www.amazon.com/Build-Life-You-Want-Science/dp/0593545400 Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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What Makes a Great Leader?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

What Makes a Great Leader?

20 Sep 2022

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Today, it’s less about getting people to follow you to the future, more about getting them to co-create it with you. Harvard Business School’s Linda A. Hill, co-author of “Collective Genius”, spells out the new ABCs for leading innovation. 00:00 When organizations can’t innovate, it’s because they don’t have the right leadership. 01:06 The new ABCs of leadership: Architect, Bridger, and Catalyst 01:28 A: Architect: Build your company’s culture and capabilities for innovation. 02:12 B: Bridger: Forge partnerships outside your organization. 03:11 C: Catalyst: Accelerate co-creation across the entire ecosystem. 04:15 Real-world example: Pfizer turns vendors into partners. 05:18 These roles require new ways of thinking about power. This video is part of an HBR Big Idea. As HBR turns 100, we look back on our original mission, how we’ve changed, and what the future holds: https://hbr.org/2022/09/improving-the-practice-of-management-then-and-now For more from Linda A. Hill, check out, ""Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation": https://www.amazon.com/Collective-Genius-Practice-Leading-Innovation/dp/1422130029 Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Leadership #Innovation Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. #HarvardBusinessSchool #Power #Business #Explainer #Success #HowTo #Harvard

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Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya on the Journey from Abandoned Factory to Yogurt Powerhouse

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya on the Journey from Abandoned Factory to Yogurt Powerhouse

21 Apr 2022

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Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya has a tale that practically defines the American Dream. Ulukaya, a Kurd, was born in eastern Turkey, where his family owned a small dairy farm. He eventually came to the U.S., and in 2005 came across an abandoned yogurt factory for sale in upstate New York. Ulukaya bought it and hired a small team and to make yogurt that was less sugary and less watery than what was generally produced in the U.S. The product was called Chobani, and it was a hit. Today Chobani is a global player and has more than 20% of the U.S. yogurt market. HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Ulukaya in this episode of our video series “The New World of Work” to talk about: • How Chobani has managed to stay true to its original values, even as it massively scaled up and competed in a sector where quality often has to compete with profitability. • What it takes to truly put a company’s people at the center of the corporate mission. • His and Chobani’s role in supporting refugees, through employment—and other—opportunities worldwide. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, HBR Editor Adi Ignatius will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #FutureofWork #Chobani Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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What It Means to Be a Moral Leader

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

What It Means to Be a Moral Leader

22 Sep 2023

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Remember when leaders could sidestep taking a stand on sensitive political or societal issues by saying, “The business of business is business”? That aloof neutrality no longer works, says Dov Seidman, founder and chairman of The HOW Institute for Society. “I think the business of business is society,” he says. “It's community, and how we relate to whatever comes our way and how thoughtfully and principled we are.” A leader standing up for what’s right is the new expectation of employees, customers, and other stakeholders. Not to mention relatives at the Thanksgiving dinner table. As AI ramps up and challenges humans’ monopoly on intelligence, purely human skills like moral judgment and empathy become even more crucial for leaders. While machines can be taught to do things right, Seidman says, only people can lead others to do the right things. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Seidman, who’s also the author of How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything, to discuss: • How to let your principles guide you as a leader • The importance of taking a pause in order to reflect on, reconnect with, rethink, and reimagine your mission • Which human traits and abilities will grow in value as AI grows in raw intelligence This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #Leadership #AI #Morality #Life #Career #YourCareer #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Why Am I Unhappy at Work? (HBR Podcast)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

Why Am I Unhappy at Work? (HBR Podcast)

5 May 2022

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Part one of HBR IdeaCast’s special four-part series, Find Joy in Any Job, with Marcus Buckingham on how to design your work to focus on what you love. There’s been much talk about the Great Resignation and what’s driving it. The pandemic has exacerbated a long-term problem: many of us struggle to find any pleasure in our work. But quitting isn’t the only the solution. Often, it’s not feasible. In this special series from HBR, we look at a different path: figuring out what you really love and crafting your current role around that. In part one of four, we dig into the data showing why people feel so disengaged and what they feel is missing from their work. IdeaCast co-host Alison Beard speaks with Marcus Buckingham, head of research on people and performance at the ADP Research Institute and author of the new book Love + Work. Listen to all Find Joy in Any Job episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJub1TwtUIBDKN28fnTNtQBq8 You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2022/04/find-joy-in-any-job-why-am-i-unhappy-at-work - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-joy-in-any-job-why-am-i-unhappy-at-work/id152022135?i=1000556530462 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gtSBBxIAE142ApX6LqsvN - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/hbr-ideacast/episode/find-joy-in-any-job-why-am-i-unhappy-at-work-202148169 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2lkZWFjYXN0/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAwNi0wNS0wODppZGVhY2FzdC4wODQ5?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiw_eOE9bn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Series Description: HBR IdeaCast’s Find Joy in Any Job is a special four-part series with renowned management thinker Marcus Buckingham. At a time when 41% of us are considering quitting our current roles, we'll offer a better solution: a way to improve them. We'll capture voices from workers around the world and explore why so many feel unhappy and disengaged. We'll explain how to pinpoint the aspects of work that you do (or could) love and how to shift your responsibilities to those areas. Finally, we'll discuss how to build a team and organization full of people who love what they do. Marcus is the head of research on people and performance at the ADP Research Institute and author of the new book Love + Work (as well as co-author of the best-selling Nine Lies About Work). He'll be joined by IdeaCast co-host Alison Beard. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 Open 01:29 – Intro 02:38 – How Unhappy Are Workers Right Now? 03:33 – Job Satisfaction Across Industries, Geographies, Age 06:09 – Why Is This Happening? 09:52 – Do External Rewards Matter? 12:57 – What About Boring Work? 13:54 – Do We Ask Too Much of Work? 19:50 – From Disengaged to Engaged 23:10 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Joy #Job Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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5 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Negative Feedback

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

5 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Negative Feedback

25 Jan 2025

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Navigating performance conversations is one of the toughest challenges for new managers. It’s natural to feel nervous about giving critical feedback, but avoiding these common mistakes can help ensure the discussion is productive and constructive. Read the full article by Steve Vamos here: https://s.hbr.org/40X2hlv

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How Do I Adapt My Leadership Style as My Team Grows? | Coaching Real Leaders | Podcast

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

How Do I Adapt My Leadership Style as My Team Grows? | Coaching Real Leaders | Podcast

16 Nov 2022

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He’s had fast success in a sales-driven industry and enjoys leading his expanding team. But as his responsibilities grow, he needs to learn how to delegate to his team more and empower his direct reports. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to adapt his leadership style as his team grows. Further reading: • Adapt Your Leadership Style to Your Situation: https://hbr.org/tip/2020/03/adapt-your-leadership-style-to-your-situation • How to Develop Your Leadership Style: https://hbr.org/2020/11/how-to-develop-your-leadership-style • As Your Team Gets Bigger, Your Leadership Style Has to Adapt: https://hbr.org/2019/03/as-your-team-gets-bigger-your-leadership-style-has-to-adapt • What Makes a Great Leader?: https://hbr.org/2022/09/what-makes-a-great-leader Listen to all Coaching Real Leaders episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJua_hcLjT7aFzWcoqMnrp-z7 Coaching Real Leaders comes out everYou can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2022/11/how-do-i-adapt-my-leadership-style-as-my-team-grows - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-adapt-my-leadership-style-as-my-team-grows/id1545444200?i=1000586117589 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20lkVMqLnHCUx7rOTj6Yma?si=9bca825614c147a0 - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/coaching-real-leaders/episode/how-do-i-adapt-my-leadership-style-as-my-team-grows-208490288 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvYWNoaW5nLXJlYWwtbGVhZGVycw/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAyMC0xMi0xNzpjb2FjaGluZy1yZWFsLWxlYWRlcnMuczQuMDAwNA?sa=X&ved=0CAQQ8qgGahcKEwiAxZP2oK77AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA Series Description: We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts, guests, and callers, and not those of Harvard Business Review. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 5:49 – How Do I Cultivate Independent Thinkers? 13:32 – Setting Clear Expectations of Your Direct Reports 19:15 – Do Your Expectations Mach Employees’ Capabilities? 24:34 – Preventing Learned Helplessness 33:22 – Handling a Capable but Uncommitted Employee (and Vice-Versa) 37:25 – Modeling Growth and Being a Learner 48:20 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harv... https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_bus... Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #leadershipcoaching #leadership Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How Amazon Really Empowers Its Employees

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

How Amazon Really Empowers Its Employees

6 May 2025

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says employees should own more “two-way door decisions"—the kind you can walk back. Hear more on our latest IdeaCast episode: https://s.hbr.org/4d1lOp2

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Ask the Amys: Building Trust as a New Manager

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

Ask the Amys: Building Trust as a New Manager

11 Apr 2025

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Struggling to earn trust as a new manager? You don’t need to prove yourself to everyone. Here’s what to do instead, from HBR’s Women at Work podcast. 🎧 New episodes every other Monday: https://s.hbr.org/42mn94P

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Marcus Buckingham: Why "Love" Is the Key to Career Success

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

Marcus Buckingham: Why "Love" Is the Key to Career Success

14 Apr 2022

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If you don’t love anything about your work, it could destroy you. Bestselling author Marcus Buckingham is a researcher and entrepreneur, and has a new book called Love and Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Work-Find-What-Rest/dp/1647821231/). He says you don't have to love all that you do, but if you have no love for any of your work then you won't be creative, innovative, or resilient. HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Buckingham, who leads the ADP Research Institute, in this episode of our video series “The New World of Work” to talk about: • Love is very specific. It lives in the details. Managers need to meet frequently with direct reports to understand their small-scale, short-term challenges and joys. • What makes people feel part of a team? It’s not necessarily about whether people work together in person or remotely. • The dangers of purely transactional work. Doing something you don’t have any love for, just for a paycheck, can damage you as a person. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, HBR Editor Adi Ignatius will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #FutureofWork #Love Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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The Genius Behind Taylor Swift's Longevity

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

The Genius Behind Taylor Swift's Longevity

25 Apr 2025

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Fan or not, there’s a reason Taylor Swift keeps winning—and businesses should take note. Find the book by HBR editor Kevin Evers here: https://s.hbr.org/4jr6Tag

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Research: When Extra Effort Makes You Worse at Your Job

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

Research: When Extra Effort Makes You Worse at Your Job

23 Jul 2025

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Trying to improve how you work can boost progress—but research shows it also drains mental energy. Here’s how to manage that cost. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4m8J2gx

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How Taylor Swift Handles Criticism

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

How Taylor Swift Handles Criticism

12 Apr 2025

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Criticism doesn’t derail Taylor Swift—it sharpens her strategy. In this clip, HBR’s Kevin Evers breaks down how she turns backlash into empowerment, and why that mindset matters for leaders. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on HBR IdeaCast here: https://s.hbr.org/3EhNtFn

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Does Virtual Presence Still Matter at Work? | Christine vs. Work

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Does Virtual Presence Still Matter at Work? | Christine vs. Work

6 Apr 2021

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𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ After a year of remote working and spending most of our waking hours glued to video calls, what have we learned? Many of us have been working (and living) from home for over a year, and our days are spent being camera ready for video calls and virtual events. We’ve been doing this so long that “Zoom fatigue” is all too familiar. At this point, does virtual presence still matter? In this episode, Christine speaks with returning guest expert Rachel Cossar, a former Boston Ballet dancer turned professional presence coach, about real steps to improve virtual communication and professional success. Learn more about Rachel Cossar: https://choreographyforbusiness.com #wfh #virtualpresence #zoom __________________________________________________________________________ We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your content preferences in our 10-minute survey: https://hbp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ldQ5v6xeoxKHrM?source=social_youtube Ascend is the go-to place for young people around the world trying to navigate where your work meets your life. Run by a team of global editors at Harvard Business Review (HBR), we aim to give recent grads and early career professionals guidance on how to make sense of today’s workplace — from getting started on your first gig to becoming a manager for the first time to just being yourself at work. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ascend https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hbr-ascend/ https://www.facebook.com/hbrascend/ https://twitter.com/HBRAscend https://www.instagram.com/hbrascend/?hl=en

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Use the STAR Interview Method to Land Your Next Job

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

Use the STAR Interview Method to Land Your Next Job

27 Mar 2025

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Job interview tip: Use the STAR method to structure your answers and highlight the right details from past experiences. Read the full article by Marlo Lyons here: https://s.hbr.org/424NQL9

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Stopping Yourself from Acting On Bad Impulses (Quick Study)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

Stopping Yourself from Acting On Bad Impulses (Quick Study)

25 Nov 2019

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It’s about training yourself to pause. Here's how. Amy Jen Su, author of "The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day", says that recognizing when you’re about to engage in a bad habit--and being able to find a “magic pause”--is the key. If you’re about to snap at a co-worker, reach for that sugary snack, or micromanage a direct report, there are ways to short circuit these behaviors before they begin. She describes three techniques in detail: having a mantra or “swing thought”, breathing with intentionality, and practicing something she calls the “washing the dishes meditation.” --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Reclaiming Your Ambition After Maternity Leave

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

Reclaiming Your Ambition After Maternity Leave

16 Apr 2025

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Back from maternity leave or a career break—and told to “take it slow”? Here’s how to respond, from HBR’s Women at Work podcast. 🎧 🎧 New episodes every other Monday here: https://hbr.org/2018/01/podcast-women-at-work?tpcc=orgsocial_edit&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube

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How Will the Covid-19 Crisis Reshape International Relations?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

How Will the Covid-19 Crisis Reshape International Relations?

27 May 2020

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Which country is responding best to the global crisis, and is the era of globalization dead? This video was recorded live on May 26, 2020. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samatha Power joins HBR's Adi Ignatius and Joshua Macht to discuss the future of international relations in the wake of Covid-19. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Boredom Is a Skill. Practice It.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Boredom Is a Skill. Practice It.

10 Sep 2025

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Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks (@drarthurbrooks) explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files": https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters

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How to Prepare for a Heated Meeting

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

How to Prepare for a Heated Meeting

7 May 2025

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Tough meeting ahead? Here’s how to stay grounded—before, during, and after. Read the full article by Dina Denham Smith here: https://s.hbr.org/4jMEjAh

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Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want

4 Jan 2024

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Seven questions can clarify what really matters to you and help you build your own life strategy, according to BCG’s Rainer Strack. 00:00 Summarizing a life strategy on a single page 00:20 Where did this idea come from? 00:54 What is a life strategy? 02:41 How do I define a great life? 04:15 How do I assess my life portfolio? 07:40 What portfolio choices can I make? 09:20 Where do I go from here? For more details on all seven questions and designing your own life strategy, read the HBR article: https://hbr.org/2023/12/use-strategic-thinking-to-create-the-life-you-want In corporate strategy projects, executive leadership teams work through a series of questions to determine how their businesses can succeed. Individuals can use a similar process to figure out how to live a meaningful life. It starts with defining what makes a great life for you and then outlining your purpose and vision. You must also look at your current “portfolio” — the areas in which you spend your time and energy — to see if you’re investing the best of yourself in the activities most important to you. You should consider what research says about how people tend to find meaning and joy in life. Finally, you’ll want to identify areas where you need to make changes, and then ensure you follow through with objectives and key results. This program, Strategize Your Life, has been tested with more than 500 people around the world. With a few hours of work, you can develop a personal life strategy and summarize it on a single page. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Strategy #Life #YourLife #YourCareer #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Find Your Grit in a Crisis

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Find Your Grit in a Crisis

5 May 2020

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Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”, explains how to stay resilient in the face of the Covid-19 crisis. This video was recorded live on May 4, 2020. The founder and CEO of Character Lab joins HBR's Adi Ignatius and Joshua Macht to discuss this and other topics in the second episode of HBR Quarantined, a new weekly show about how business is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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What Business Leaders Can Learn from Taylor Swift's Productive Paranoia

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

What Business Leaders Can Learn from Taylor Swift's Productive Paranoia

18 Apr 2025

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HBR editor Kevin Evers breaks down how Taylor Swift’s “productive paranoia” helps her stay ahead—and what business leaders can learn from it. Find his book, ‘There’s Nothing Like This,' here: https://s.hbr.org/3GcLbI6

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How to Ask Your (Unsupportive) Manager for Growth Opportunities

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

How to Ask Your (Unsupportive) Manager for Growth Opportunities

29 Apr 2025

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No support from your manager? You still have options. Learn how to ask for what you want and find people who’ll help you grow—on Women at Work from HBR. 🎙️ New episodes every other Monday: https://s.hbr.org/48ugTuq

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The Explainer: Writing Great Business Plans

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: Writing Great Business Plans

25 Jun 2019

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A business plan that asks — and answers — the right questions is a powerful tool. What’s wrong with most business plans? The answer is relatively straightforward. Most waste too much ink on numbers and devote too little to the information that really matters to intelligent investors. If you want to speak the language of investors — and also make sure you have asked yourself the right questions before setting out on the most daunting journey of a businessperson’s career — assess the four interdependent factors critical to every new venture: the people; the opportunity; the context; and the risk and reward. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How the Geeks Rewrote the Rules of Management

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

How the Geeks Rewrote the Rules of Management

15 Sep 2023

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The secret to success for many Silicon Valley tech companies isn’t necessarily that they’re ultra-nimble start-ups, or that they’re led by tech-savvy geniuses. In fact, their success often has more to do with a specific type of corporate culture—and it’s a culture that even companies not based on the US West Coast or focused on technology can adopt. According to Andrew McAfee, a principal research scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management, business leaders need to think more like geeks, but not the computer-based stereotype you may be familiar with. In his forthcoming book, The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results, McAfee says geeks are nothing more or less than “obsessive mavericks” who are absolutely fixated on finding unconventional solutions to their business’ hard problems. You need them throughout the organization, not just at the top, and you need to entrust them with the power to make real changes. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with McAfee to discuss: • Evolving a company’s culture not by focusing on organizational structure, but on company norms • Building organizations that can get things right, even when the person at the top of the org chart is wrong • The delicate balance of human judgment and evidence, data-driven insights. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #Geek #SiliconValley #Technology #Management #Career #YourCareer #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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After 22 Films, How Has Marvel Studios Stayed Surprising and Successful?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

After 22 Films, How Has Marvel Studios Stayed Surprising and Successful?

24 Jun 2019

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The secret seems to be finding the right balance between creating innovative films and retaining enough continuity to make them all recognizably part of a coherent family. In just a decade Marvel Studios has redefined the franchise movie. Its 22 films have grossed some $17 billion—more than any other movie franchise in history. At the same time, they average an impressive 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes (the average for the 15 top-grossing franchises is 68%) and receive an average of 64 nominations and awards per movie. Avengers: Endgame,released in the spring, has won rave reviews and generated so much demand that online movie ticket retailers had to overhaul their systems to manage the number of requests. Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, offered a deceptively simple explanation in Variety: “I’ve always believed in expanding the definition of what a Marvel Studios movie could be. We try to keep audiences coming back in greater numbers by doing the unexpected and not simply following a pattern or a mold or a formula.” The secret seems to be finding the right balance between creating innovative films and retaining enough continuity to make them all recognizably part of a coherent family. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Your Team's Happiness Starts with You

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

Your Team's Happiness Starts with You

19 Nov 2025

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The secret to a happier workplace? The boss. Harvard professor @drarthurbrooks explains why leaders’ emotional health directly shapes culture—and why working on your own happiness is part of the job. Sign up to receive Arthur's new six-week newsletter “The Leader’s Happiness Reset": https://s.hbr.org/49XFIlg

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The Explainer: The Truth About Blockchain

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: The Truth About Blockchain

11 Jun 2019

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Blockchain’s impact will be enormous, but it will take decades for it to seep into our economic and social infrastructure. True blockchain-led transformation of business and government is still many years away. That’s because blockchain is not a “disruptive” technology, which can attack a traditional business model with a lower-cost solution and overtake incumbent firms quickly. Blockchain is a foundational technology: It has the potential to create new foundations for our economic and social systems. But while the impact will be enormous, it will take decades for blockchain to seep into our economic and social infrastructure. The process of adoption will be gradual and steady, not sudden, as waves of technological and institutional change gain momentum. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How Do I Bounce Back After My First Layoff? | S1E7 | New Here

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

How Do I Bounce Back After My First Layoff? | S1E7 | New Here

8 Dec 2023

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So you were laid off for the first time. How do you recover and move forward with your career? We’re told that layoffs aren’t personal. They’re a business decision. But that doesn’t make the emotions any easier to process as you figure out how to move on. HR consultant Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu has laid people off, but she’s also been laid off. In this episode, she joins one of our own listeners, Nydia Bryan Martinez, who was laid off earlier this year. They tell host Elainy Mata how their experiences have changed their careers and their perspectives on work. They also share how they recovered from the initial shock of being laid off, how they processed their emotions, and how they reframed their careers and moved forward. And they take listener questions about layoffs. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: career transitions, personal resilience, human resource management, careers. More Reading: • What You Should Know About Layoffs (Before, During, and After) (Nahia Orduña): https://hbr.org/2022/12/what-you-should-know-about-layoffs-before-during-and-after • How to Be Ready for a Layoff, Even if Your Job Feels Secure for Now (Christine vs. Work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Fk9ZtVDbw6E • You don’t need to leave your relationships behind when you get laid off (Kelsey Alpaio): https://www.tiktok.com/@hbrascend/video/7203364631425944878 • Managing Your Emotions After Being Laid Off (Susan Peppercorn): https://hbr.org/2023/01/managing-your-emotions-after-being-laid-off You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/10/how-do-i-bounce-back-after-my-first-layoff - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-here/id1705031803?i=1000632574476 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uNPLQHz6OlU15NcTbetwa?si=5bebf3bb729b4098 Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 2:22 – Interview with HR Expert Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu and Nydia Bryan Martinez 22:39 – Takeaways and Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Have Leaders Abandoned Their Core Values?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

Have Leaders Abandoned Their Core Values?

19 Nov 2025

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In today’s uncertain environment, C-suite leaders seem increasingly reluctant to speak out on the issues they care about. Brené Brown reflects on why that happens and what it means to lead with integrity in challenging moments. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/48aoTRO

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The Explainer: Solving Problems by Starting with the Worst Idea Possible

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

The Explainer: Solving Problems by Starting with the Worst Idea Possible

11 Jun 2019

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Sometimes wrong thinking can lead to the right answer. There are many creative tools a designer uses to think differently, but none is more counter-intuitive than “wrong thinking,” also called reverse thinking. Wrong thinking is when you intentionally think of the worst idea possible — the exact opposite of the accepted or logical solution, ideas that can get you laughed at or even fired — and work back from those to find new ways of solving old problems. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”

8 Dec 2023

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Go too low and you may end up making less than a prospective employer was willing to pay, but go too high and you could price yourself out of the job. Luckily, there are smart ways to answer–or not answer–this question. Here’s how to be ready for this point in the job interview, so you can maximize your pay without minimizing your chances of getting the job offer. For more, check out the HBR article: https://hbr.org/2023/02/how-to-answer-what-are-your-salary-expectations 00:00 You’re probably going to get this question. 00:55 Why do they ask this? 02:05 Strategy 1: Redirect the conversation. 04:18 Strategy 2: Offer a salary range. 09:00 Conclusion Produced by Amy Gallo, Jessica Gidal, and Scott LaPierre Video by Dave Di Iulio and Elie Honein Design by Alex Belser, and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #JobSearch #Job #Work #Salary #Pay #Money #AmyGallo #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Walmart's CEO Predicts AI Will Transform Every Job

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Walmart's CEO Predicts AI Will Transform Every Job

20 Nov 2025

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Using Improv Comedy to Unite Your Team

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

Using Improv Comedy to Unite Your Team

17 May 2019

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Here's what happened when a behavioral scientist took a comedy class. Read more at https://hbr.org/2019/05/using-improv-to-unite-your-team. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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How to Be an Anti-Ableist Ally | Christine vs Work

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

How to Be an Anti-Ableist Ally | Christine vs Work

7 Dec 2023

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When your company envisions a “normal” employee or a “normal” customer, who do they see? And when does that definition of “normal” underscore an ableist bias within the business? 00:00 Facts you should know 00:59 Meet Lydia X. Z. Brown 01:36 Is my workplace ableist? 03:33 What does ableism look like? 05:35 How to be an anti-ableist ally 07:42 How to own up to mistakes 08:40 What needs to change? Ableism is defined as discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. And, essentially, ableism is a set of values and beliefs about what kinds of people are normal and what kinds of people aren't. Similar to sexism, or racism, or ageism — ableism is wrong, ableism is hurtful, and ableism is systemic. I wanted to know: What does ableism at work look like? If you do see it, how can you be a better ally? And what can we do to create fairer work environments that are inclusive to all? I sought answers from Lydia X. Z. Brown, disability justice advocate, disability studies adjunct professor, attorney-activist, and organizer. Watch and learn how to recognize ableist policies and systems at work, tactical ways to be a better ally, and why chasing productivity has a real human cost. This video originally published on HBR's Ascend YouTube Channel in August, 2022. Learn more about Lydia X. Z. Brown’s work: https://lydiaxzbrown.com/ https://autistichoya.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiaxzbr... Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, and Kelsey Alpaio Video and Editing by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #humanrights #inclusion #allyship

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Building a Conflict-Intelligent Organization

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Building a Conflict-Intelligent Organization

18 Jul 2025

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High conflict intelligence starts with leaders—through the language they use and the skills they model every day. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4eTy9N0 — Editor's note: We reposted this to fix a typo.

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Forget Perks—Here's What Makes Employees Happy

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

Forget Perks—Here's What Makes Employees Happy

21 Nov 2025

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Data from 7,500 companies shows that happier employees outperform the market. Harvard professor @drarthurbrooks explains what actually drives workplace happiness. Sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter "The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://s.hbr.org/49XFIlg

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Using Philosophy to Deal with a Mid-Career Crisis

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

Using Philosophy to Deal with a Mid-Career Crisis

27 Feb 2019

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When MIT philosophy professor Kieran Setiya had a midlife crisis, he turned to philosophy for help — and was surprised by how much it had to say. To find out what he learned, go to https://hbr.org/2019/03/facing-your-mid-career-crisis --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Telling Stories with Data in 3 Steps (Quick Study)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

Telling Stories with Data in 3 Steps (Quick Study)

30 Oct 2019

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Setup, conflict, resolution. You know right away when you see an effective chart or graphic. It hits you with an immediate sense of its meaning and impact. But what actually makes it clearer, sharper, and more effective? In this video, Scott Berinato, author of “Good Charts” and “Good Charts Workbook”, walks through the three essential ingredients of any story--including those told with data. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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The Limits of How We Imagine the Future

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

The Limits of How We Imagine the Future

5 Sep 2025

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We’re not as good at imagining the future as we think. Here’s why even smart companies overlook big shifts. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/421AUGN

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U.S. Politics Are Broken: Here's How Industry Competition Theory Can Help Fix the System

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

U.S. Politics Are Broken: Here's How Industry Competition Theory Can Help Fix the System

25 Oct 2024

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Unhealthy competition is at the root of political dysfunction. Applying a famous business framework can help identify the best ways to fix it. (This video was originally published in 2020.) Although people tend to think of the American political system as a public institution based on high-minded principles, it’s not. Politics behaves according to the same kinds of incentives and forces that shape competition in any private industry. Our elections and our legislative systems are drowning in unhealthy competition: The political-industrial complex wins, and the public interest loses. Business, in pursuing its short-term interests, has become a major participant in the politics industry, exacerbating its dysfunction. We can have healthy competition in politics—results, innovation, and accountability—by redesigning how we vote to connect acting in the public interest with getting reelected. Katherine Gehl's application of Michael Porter’s Five Forces framework illuminates the root causes of political dysfunction and points to the most powerful levers for transformation. For more, see Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter's book, "The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy", at https://amzn.to/2HB12Cu Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Politics #Election #Voting #RankedChoiceVoting #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Is AI a Boom or a Bubble?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

Is AI a Boom or a Bubble?

24 Nov 2025

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Nvidia and OpenAI’s massive chip deal shows how fast the AI market is accelerating, but adoption remains uneven. Here’s what leaders can learn from the dot-com era to make smarter investments and stay ahead. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/44mItch

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The Big Idea: What's the dollar equivalent of happiness?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

The Big Idea: What's the dollar equivalent of happiness?

30 Jan 2019

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One way to encourage people to value time over money is to assign a dollar value to it. New research is doing just that: https://hbr.org/2019/01/accounting-for-time

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What Difficult Emotions Are Trying to Tell You | Christine vs. Work

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

What Difficult Emotions Are Trying to Tell You | Christine vs. Work

1 May 2020

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𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ Emotions are running raw during the pandemic. How should we manage our difficult feelings, especially at work? Weeks of social distancing have fueled a collective emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, stress, frustration, and fear. How can we better manage our emotions as individuals? How emotionally vulnerable can—or should—we be at work? Especially during this crisis, resilient and compassionate emotional intelligence with our colleagues is more essential than ever. Susan David, a Harvard Medical School psychologist and author of “Emotional Agility”, offers a helpful approach on how to manage difficult emotions—in life and at work—during this challenging time. Tips for managing difficult emotions: 1. Permit yourself to experience the emotion—it’s a normal response. Openly recognize what you’re feeling, practice “gentle acceptance” that it’s happening, and then respond to that emotion with an open attitude. Let go of what you cannot control. 2. Extend compassion to yourself and to others. Be patient and try to understand the full reality of the situation. Be kind, loving, and courageous. 3. Recognize that difficult emotions are clear signposts to your beliefs and values. Interpret your feelings, even if it’s uncomfortable, to pinpoint what’s most important for you at this time. Learn more about Susan David: http://susandavid.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review #emotions #anxiety #psychology

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What Does It Take to Start a Union?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

What Does It Take to Start a Union?

31 Oct 2023

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What if the company you worked for couldn't make decisions without your input? In 2021, the workers at Pavement Coffeehouse in Boston found themselves wondering how they could have a bigger say in their working conditions. Not long after, they became the first unionized coffee shop in Massachusetts. Emma Delaney, a former supervisor at Pavement and now a full-time organizer at NEJB Unite Here, was one of the many employees that led the union's organization efforts. She shared with us what it was like to start a union at Pavement, what it really means to "organize" a workplace, and what you may be putting at risk when you do. This video originally published on HBR's Ascend YouTube Channel in July, 2022. Produced by Andy Robinson, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson, Elena Lake, and Elainy Mata Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true

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Commander's Intent Enables Great Leadership

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

Commander's Intent Enables Great Leadership

15 Oct 2024

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Discover how direct communication, a staple in military leadership, can transform corporate environments. Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Harvard Business School lecturer Hise O. Gibson walks us through "commander's intent" and how it can lead your team to innovation and efficiency. 00:00 Being direct is how military leaders communicate 00:40 Three steps of "Commander's Intent" 02:12 Simplify the "What" for clarity 03:08 Empower through a basic framework 04:36 Define the end state to inspire innovation Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Leadership #Army #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Leadership Requires Discomfort, But Our System Discourages It

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

Leadership Requires Discomfort, But Our System Discourages It

2 Dec 2025

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Leadership demands courage and the ability to sit with discomfort—yet today’s high-stakes climate often leaves leaders little room to err or be human. In this IdeaCast episode, former Ford Foundation president Darren Walker explores why navigating discomfort has become so difficult. Listen here: https://s.hbr.org/49R1tDx

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Marcus Buckingham Shows You The Most Engaged Employee in the World

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

Marcus Buckingham Shows You The Most Engaged Employee in the World

20 May 2019

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Barbara is a composite character based on factors that make us feel engaged, and she has a pet python. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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To Reinvent Your Career, Start by Imagining a New You

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

To Reinvent Your Career, Start by Imagining a New You

7 Sep 2023

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For most of us, reinvention—of our careers and ourselves—is an extremely tall order. As London Business School professor Herminia Ibarra notes, you might know what you don’t want to do any more but be unsure what you actually do want to do next. People “don't know how to search when they don't know exactly what they're searching for,” she says. Much more important than trying to figure out the next career step is thinking more broadly about your possible selves, and then exploring several of those possible selves simultaneously. This is where having a diverse network helps a lot. And while most of us hate networking, Ibarra has tips on how to become better at that too. For this episode of our video series “The New World of Work”, HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Ibarra, a prolific author who is an expert on career transitions, to discuss: • How to transition smoothly and successfully from one career to another • Being authentic in the workplace without limiting your own growth and evolution • How to break out of insular networks to truly connect with those who can link you to new opportunities. Two of Ibarra’s books are coming out next month in updated editions: Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career and Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader. Book links: https://www.amazon.com/Working-Identity-Updated-Preface-Unconventional-ebook/dp/B0BTMQ97ZG/ https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Updated-Global-Bestseller-Preface-ebook/dp/B0BTMQN19H/ This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #CareerTransition #Reinvention #Networking #Career #YourCareer#Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How to Follow Up After a Job Interview

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

How to Follow Up After a Job Interview

31 Jan 2024

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You got your foot in the door. You nailed the interview. Now what? Waiting to hear back from a company you’ve interviewed with is the worst. The anticipation, the worry, the dead silence — you can’t help but think that you did something wrong. Should you have sent a hand-written note to your interviewers? Why did you answer that question like that? Is it okay to follow up again? It can be challenging to get through this period of uncertainty, but there are things you can do to pass the time and even boost your chances of getting the job (especially if it’s a close race between you and another candidate). Ascend editor Kelsey Alpaio asked Yih-hsien Shen, the Associate Director and Director for JD Advising at the Harvard Law School, for her advice. She shares some tips on exactly what to do after a job interview, from sending an impactful thank you note to following up with a gentle nudge. 0:00 Introduction 1:23 Take some notes about the interview 1:54 Email a thank-you note the next day 2:31 Mention one specific highlight 2:51 Keep it short and simple 3:36 Clean out your voice-mail box 3:46 Have a professional voice-mail greeting 4:18 Give your references a heads-up 4:47 Reflect on the possibility of getting hired 5:02 401(k) match Hybrid work 5:31 Waiting two weeks is pretty standard 5:47 Show enthusiasm 5:50 Offer to answer any questions 6:18 It's OK to ask for feedback Produced by Andy Robinson, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson and Elainy Mata Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true

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Can Capitalism Be Both Progressive and Profitable?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

Can Capitalism Be Both Progressive and Profitable?

31 Jul 2024

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Can an economy that focuses on societal well-being and environmental responsibility also drive innovation and society's the bottom line? Nobel Laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz offers his insights. 00:00 Neoliberal vs. progressive capitalism 00:55 Progressive capitalism defined 01:37 But...doesn't regulation stifle innovation? 03:05 What other tools does progressive capitalism offer? 04:15 Doesn't this go against standard economic theory? For more, check out Stiglitz's new book, "The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society" https://s.hbr.org/4fkiZAp Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Economy #Capitalism #JosephStiglitz #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization

8 Dec 2025

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Former Ford Foundation president Darren Walker talks about the whiplash leaders have faced in recent years—and why courageous, nuanced leadership is essential when public discourse swings to the extremes. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/49R1tDx

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Undercover Boss: A Fictionalized Case Study

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

Undercover Boss: A Fictionalized Case Study

20 Feb 2019

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Case study: An airline boss goes undercover to gather ideas for speeding up the cleaning of planes in between flights. Watch the video and let us know what you’d do. hbr.org/turntimes

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Stand Out in a Job Interview | The Harvard Business Review Guide

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

Stand Out in a Job Interview | The Harvard Business Review Guide

3 Sep 2024

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Nailing a job interview takes more than preparation and practice. HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo shares strategic tips on how to prepare, what to do, and what to say to make a great impression. Learn how to do your homework, craft compelling stories, practice effectively, have engaging conversations, and handle unexpected challenges. Whether it’s in-person or virtual, these strategies will help you stand out and ace your next interview. Read more: https://hbr.org/2024/09/the-hbr-guide-to-standing-out-in-an-interview https://hbr.org/2012/09/stand-out-in-your-interview https://hbr.org/2021/11/10-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them https://hbr.org/2022/11/tips-for-acing-your-first-job-interview https://hbr.org/2021/10/how-to-succeed-in-your-next-job-interview https://hbr.org/2022/07/5-ways-to-stand-out-in-your-next-job-interview https://hbr.org/2017/04/to-ace-your-job-interview-get-into-character-and-rehearse 00:00 Conflicting advice 00:42 Do your homework 01:50 Craft your stories 03:27 Practice 05:03 Have a great conversation 06:22 When things go wrong... 08:28 A note on virtual interviews 09:45 Let's review Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How to Boil Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear Visualization

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

How to Boil Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear Visualization

11 Dec 2025

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What makes some deal presentations resonate with investors? Research on 654 presentations on acquisitions points to one factor—a compelling strategy visual. Here are the five principles that make those visuals persuasive. Read the full article by João Cotter Salvado and Freek Vermeulen here: https://s.hbr.org/44qIYSS

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Artificial Intelligence, Real Food

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Artificial Intelligence, Real Food

28 Jul 2017

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Can AI really help you be more creative? We paired IBM's AI with an expert chef and a kitchen novice to see how humans and machines could work together. Here's what happened.

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Power: What It Is, How to Get It, and What to Do with It

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:30:00 -0000

Power: What It Is, How to Get It, and What to Do with It

1 Oct 2024

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For many, power is a taboo topic. Jennifer Jordan, professor of leadership and organizational behavior at IMD Business School, argues it's important to acknowledge our discomforts while also realizing that power, ethically used, can be a force for good. She provides insights into innate, primary, and secondary bases of power, offering strategies for auditing your own power within a system and leveraging it for leadership and influence. 00:00 Two primary types of power 00:48 Why is the topic taboo? 01:58 How do I acquire social power? 03:42 First step: power audit 04:50 Pro tip for younger employees 05:38 Power is context-specific 07:11 From power to status and influence Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Why Great Leaders Focus on the Details

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0000

Why Great Leaders Focus on the Details

22 Dec 2025

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Conventional wisdom says CEOs should focus on big picture strategy questions and not worry about the details of execution. But Scott Cook, cofounder of Intuit, says sometimes CEOs need to sweat the small stuff. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/49a2aG0

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#HBRLive: What We've Learned Since the Financial Crisis

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:30:00 -0000

#HBRLive: What We've Learned Since the Financial Crisis

10 Oct 2013

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#HBRLive: What We've Learned Since the Financial Crisis

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When Gratitude Gets in the Way of Growth

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0000

When Gratitude Gets in the Way of Growth

16 Jul 2025

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Feeling grateful shouldn’t mean staying silent. Build a culture of empowered gratitude on your team. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4nRJkdf

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Product Flops and Collapsed Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0000

Product Flops and Collapsed Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum

28 Oct 2024

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What can failures like Harley-Davidson Cologne or Cheetos Lip Balm teach us about success? Sean Jacobsohn, partner at Norwest Venture Partners and founder of the Failure Museum, takes us on a tour of notable product failures, sharing insights into why they failed and the lessons we can learn from them. Discover the six forces of failure and learn how companies can avoid making the same mistakes. Visit the Failure Museum: https://failure.museum/ 00:00 Harley-Davidson Cologne, Cheetos Lip Balm, and Coors Sparkling Water, oh my! 01:25 The six forces of failure 01:42 Product market fit: Webvan 02:20 Team: Theranos 02:53 Customer success: Google Glass 03:44 Financial management: ESPN mobile phone 04:22 Timing: WeWork 05:15 Competition: Blockbuster Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Business #Failure #Success #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Why Great Careers Take Time (Not Instant Promotions)

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:30:00 -0000

Why Great Careers Take Time (Not Instant Promotions)

9 Jan 2026

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Why do so many early-career employees feel frustrated by the pace of growth at work? Leadership expert Tim Elmore explains why great careers take time—and how leaders can reset expectations. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3NzVHNb

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How to Really Use a Whiteboard (Demo Included) | Christine vs. Work

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

How to Really Use a Whiteboard (Demo Included) | Christine vs. Work

12 Oct 2021

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𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ Under that humble exterior lies a powerful design tool. Here’s how to unlock it. Subscribe to the Ascend newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true Learn more about our sponsor, Confluence, at https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/meet-less and https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence 00:00 Whiteboards. Ever heard of them? 01:10 This guy loves whiteboards 01:34 Whiteboards can make you smarter? Say more. 02:47 Demonstration! 04:09 "Note and Vote" Technique 05:00 Say no to multicolored sticky notes 06:28 Why I care about whiteboards now Most of us probably don’t think too hard about whiteboards. Whether it’s the traditional dry-erase surface or a digital collaboration workspace, we typically use whiteboards in meetings for brainstorming sessions, jotting down diagrams, or posting sticky notes with questions and ideas. But is there a better way to use whiteboards? Why do whiteboards matter, and are there techniques to unlock their full potential? At the end of the day, are we unwittingly overlooking this everyday workplace resource? Innovation Editor Christine Liu seeks answers from Jake Knapp, the inventor of the Design Sprint and the author of Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days and Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day. A self-described whiteboard geek, Knapp explains the real cognitive value of a whiteboard and outlines pro tips for anyone to make the most of a whiteboard session. Learn more about Jake Knapp: https://jakeknapp.com #collaboration #designthinking #whiteboards Watch more about Confluence on their YouTube Channel: About: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jqg8o-ataIQ&ab_channel=Atlassian Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, and Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson and Christine Liu Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Riko Cribbs and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ascend https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hbr-ascend/ https://www.facebook.com/hbrascend/ https://twitter.com/HBRAscend https://www.instagram.com/hbrascend/ Copyright © 2021 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Boredom Is Essential. Here's Why.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0000

Boredom Is Essential. Here's Why.

4 Sep 2025

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Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks (@drarthurbrooks) explains why boredom benefits us. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files": https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters

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#HBRLive: Using Empathy to Create Products People Love

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000

#HBRLive: Using Empathy to Create Products People Love

18 Nov 2014

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HBR senior editor Jeff Kehoe talks with Jon Kolko, founder and Director of the Austin Center for Design, and VP of Consumer Design at Blackboard, Inc. They’ll discuss the need to redefine design thinking, as well as concrete methods for creating emotional appeal in new products, and the companies that are doing this well. Tune in on Tuesday 11/18 at 12PM EST, and make sure to leave any questions in the comments. You can also check out Kolko's book here: https://hbr.org/product/well-designed-how-to-use-empathy-to-create-products-people-love/13915E-KND-ENG

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Disruptive Innovation Explained

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Disruptive Innovation Explained

30 Mar 2012

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Clay Christensen, Harvard Business School professor and the world's most influential management guru according to the Thinkers50, lays out his landmark theory.

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Thomas Friedman on How and When We Will Get Back to Work

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Thomas Friedman on How and When We Will Get Back to Work

28 Apr 2020

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What’s the right way to reopen the U.S. for business? How do we balance safety and the need to get the economy going? This video was recorded live on April 27, 2020. Thomas Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times, joins HBR’s Adi Ignatius and Joshua Macht to discuss this and other topics in the first episode of HBR Quarantined, a new weekly show about how business is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review

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Fixing a Broken Relationship at Work: The Harvard Business Review Guide

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000

Fixing a Broken Relationship at Work: The Harvard Business Review Guide

21 May 2024

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Sometimes you get stuck in a rut with someone at work — a boss, a coworker, a direct report. Can the relationship be turned around? The good news is: yes. The bad news: it’ll take work, and you might need to be the bigger person. But one thing is true: it’ll definitely improve your work life if you both can repair things. Here are some critical tips from HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo. 00:00 Good news: you can (and should) fix broken relationships. 01:00 Are you overcompetent or overchallenged? 01:32 Give up being right. 03:44 Find common ground. 04:54 Show, don’t tell. 06:29 Give (and receive) feedback. 07:30 Let’s review! More on this topic: HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict (book): https://shorturl.at/IUuF6 https://hbr.org/2020/02/how-to-mend-a-work-relationship https://hbr.org/2014/08/fixing-a-work-relationship-gone-sour Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Relationship #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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What Gen Z Employees Wish Leaders Understood

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0000

What Gen Z Employees Wish Leaders Understood

13 Jan 2026

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Your newest employees aren’t disposable—they’re a long-term investment. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3NzVHNb

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Former Jamba Juice CEO James D. White: Empathy Is a Skill That Can Be Taught

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0000

Former Jamba Juice CEO James D. White: Empathy Is a Skill That Can Be Taught

1 Dec 2022

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James D. White considers himself “an unlikely public company CEO.” His first job out of college was handling sales for Coca-Cola’s Minute Maid division in some of Missouri’s “sundown towns,” where potential customers would imply that, as a Black man, it would be “unhealthy” for him to stick around past sunset. Nevertheless, White rose through the ranks at Coca-Cola and would go on to hold executive positions at Safeway, Gillette, and Nestlé Purina before becoming CEO, chair, and president of Jamba Juice from 2008 to 2016, where he led an impressive effort to reinvent the brand. He has more than 20 years of experience on boards, including The Honest Company, where he serves as chair. Recently, he’s begun sharing his personal journey, and works with today’s leaders to ensure that an anti-racist world becomes the new normal. White is the co-author with his daughter Krista of "Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World" (https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Racist-Leadership-Transform-Corporate-Race-Conscious/dp/1647821975). Tackling systemic racism, White says, requires business leaders to treat it like any serious company goal: it's baked into the strategy, and gets worked on daily, weekly, and monthly. “This is work that must be measured,” he says. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #AntiRacism Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How to Lead through a Merger: US Airways and American Airlines | Cold Call

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

How to Lead through a Merger: US Airways and American Airlines | Cold Call

16 Aug 2023

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In February 2013, US Airways announced that it would merge with American Airlines to create the world’s largest airline. During the acquisition integration process, CEO Doug Parker had to determine how best to combine the two airlines’ core systems, operating processes, and leadership teams, as well as the appropriate scope and speed of strategic changes. Parker knew that his choices would send important signals to employees, customers, and competitors. Harvard Business School senior lecturer David Fubini discusses how Parker approached those decisions in the case, Merging American Airlines and US Airways. You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/09/how-to-lead-through-a-merger-us-airways-and-american-airlines - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-lead-through-a-merger-us-airways-and/id1156646189?i=1000534575542 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29Kf1cqpdsn4dUHKcEmcwS?si=EAGOROA_QUOvRdx41MAa4Q - Stitcher https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/86613732&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/86613732&deep_link_value=stitcher://episode/86613732 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvbGQtY2FsbA/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAxNi0wOS0xNjpjb2xkLWNhbGwuMDE1Ng?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwi4pM2irMuAAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg Series Description: Harvard Business School’s legendary case studies, distilled into podcast form. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 2:00 – Cold Call of the Case 4:04 – Leading Up to the Merger 6:13 – Doug Parker/American Airline Challenges 9:40 – Sustaining Business During a Merger 12:34 – Pros and Cons of Co-Leadership 18:02 – Common Merger Mistakes 24:26 – Main Case Takeaway/Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harv... https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_bus... Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #management #harvardbusinessschool Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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#HBRLive: The Internet of Things, Privacy, and The New Deal on Data

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

#HBRLive: The Internet of Things, Privacy, and The New Deal on Data

14 Oct 2014

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HBR senior editor Scott Berinato speaks with MIT's Alex "Sandy” Pentland, who has pioneered the use of sensor technology to collect deeply detailed, big data about people and their interactions. The conversation will be an extension of their interview in our November issue: http://hbr.org/2014/11/with-big-data-comes-big-responsibility/ar/1 Leave any questions on this page, and tune in on Tuesday, 10/14 at 1pm EST.

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How Non-Profits Navigate Uncertainty: Lessons from Save the Children U.S.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

How Non-Profits Navigate Uncertainty: Lessons from Save the Children U.S.

5 Aug 2025

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As humanitarian crises continue to unfold around the world, we look back on our interview from May 2025 with Save the Children U.S. CEO Janti Soeripto, who explains how the non-profit is responding to drastic government funding cutbacks, reorganizing for continued positive impact, and pursuing long-term reform. Read more in the September-October issue of Harvard Business Review. Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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How McKinsey Is Changing What “Top Talent” Means

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0000

How McKinsey Is Changing What “Top Talent” Means

22 Jan 2026

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After analyzing 20 years of data, McKinsey discovered their hiring process favored “perfect” resumes over what really predicts success: resilience, real-world experience, and the ability to learn. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4bJGVO0

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You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why.

26 Aug 2025

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Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, activates a powerful brain network, and might even protect you from depression. Learn how the mind wanders—and why that’s a very good thing. For more insights on leadership, success, and workplace well-being, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files", a curated selection of essays from his popular column in The Atlantic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4MFQ6VN You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset.” It includes excerpts from his new book along with insights and guidance on how to find happiness at work, for yourself and for your team: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters. More by Arthur Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/ Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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#HBRLive: Is Tesla's Patent Sharing a Good Idea?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000

#HBRLive: Is Tesla's Patent Sharing a Good Idea?

25 Jun 2014

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HBR's Walter Frick moderates a conversation between Orly Lobel, University of San Diego law professor, and James Bessen, an economist at Boston University School of Law. Leave your questions on our event page, and tune in on Wednesday, 6/25 at 1pm EST.

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Live from Davos: Is AI Taking Jobs—Or Transforming Them?

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000

Live from Davos: Is AI Taking Jobs—Or Transforming Them?

23 Jan 2026

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Verizon CEO Dan Schulman and Microsoft President Brad Smith clash over a defining question of the AI era in a conversation led by HBR editor at large Adi Ignatius and cohosted with our partner @EgonZehnder . Discover more insights at https://s.hbr.org/4kquVBQ.

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#HBRLive: The Price of Wall Street's Power

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

#HBRLive: The Price of Wall Street's Power

5 Jun 2014

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How is the financial sector undermining business? Join us for a Google Hangout between HBR executive editor Justin Fox and HBS assistant professor Gautam Mukunda, author of the June article, "The Price of Wall Street's Power." http://hbr.org/2014/06/the-price-of-wall-streets-power/ RSVP and leave any questions you might have for the Q&A on this event page. And return here to +Harvard Business Review on G+ on Thursday, June 5, at 12pm EST. #HBRLive #hangoutsonair #financialization #WallStreet

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Jimmy Fallon and Bozoma Saint John on Building Brands People Love

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0000

Jimmy Fallon and Bozoma Saint John on Building Brands People Love

21 Oct 2025

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The media environment moves fast, and it takes ever more creativity and authenticity to cut through the noise and build a brand. No one knows this better than Jimmy Fallon and Bozoma Saint John, who bring their decades’ of experience in entertainment and marketing to the new reality competition show On Brand. In this episode of HBR IdeaCast, the late night host and former Netflix CMO share what’s worked for them when it comes to honing their personal brands, inspiring creative teams while still expressing strong opinions, fostering collaborative environments, and telling stories that capture consumers’ attention and imagination. #marketing #OnBrand #BozomaSaintJohn #JimmyFallon Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.

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