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How to Create Trust on Your Virtual Team Jul 26, 2026 291 How to Build Trust on Your Virtual Team 17 Mar 2020 --- 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 publis

Lean into Your Imposter Syndrome, Don't Yield to It Jul 26, 2026 175 Lean into Your Imposter Syndrome, Don't Give into It 19 Aug 2025 --- 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"

The Case Against Letting Employees Pick WFH Days Jul 26, 2026 518 The Case Against Letting Employees Pick WFH Days 13 Sep 2021 --- While some managers may be inclined to let employees choose their own schedule, Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom strongly recommends against this for two very important reasons. 00:00 I used to say, "Let employees pick their WFH days." Not any more. 00:33 The first problem: “Mixed mode” leads to anxiety and exclusion 01:21 Probl

The Secret to Drawing People Back to the Office Jul 26, 2026 179 The Secret to Getting People Back in the Office 24 Jun 2025 --- In a hybrid world, social connection takes extra effort. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4nd5mHa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Stakeholder Capitalism? Here's a Definition, and 4 Ways to Make It a Reality Jul 26, 2026 559 What is Stakeholder Capitalism? Here's a Definition, and 4 Ways to Make It a Reality 17 May 2021 --- To solve big, global problems, companies must rethink capitalism and how they collaborate, argues Mariana Mazzucato, professor in the economics of innovation and public value at University College London. 00:00 Capitalism lurches from crisis to crisis 00:35 What's the difference between shareh

Chart Your Life Jul 25, 2026 177 Strategize Your Life 13 Feb 2025 --- Running a business with no game plan would be pretty risky, right? Well, it’s no different when it comes to our own lives. We often let our feelings call the shots, but what if we approached life like the best strategists out there? Read the full article by Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, and Allison Bailey here: https://s.hbr.org/40WiOEW Learn more about y

During Covid-19 Crisis, Leaders Must Resist Desire to Advance Too Hard, Too Fast Jul 25, 2026 440 During Covid-19 Crisis, Leaders Must Resist Urge to Push Too Hard, Too Fast 14 Apr 2020 --- 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 Janua

Larry Fink at BlackRock: Bridging Purpose and Profit | Cold Call Jul 25, 2026 2444 Larry Fink at BlackRock: Linking Purpose to Profit | Cold Call 3 Aug 2023 --- 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 succ

Develop Slides People Will Remember Jul 25, 2026 259 Create Slides People Will Remember 12 Dec 2012 --- Nancy Duarte, author of the "HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations," explains how to avoid PowerPoint hell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Have an Archnemesis? Jul 25, 2026 193 Do You Have an Archnemesis? 4 Nov 2024 --- Do you have an archnemesis at work? Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is here with advice and strategies that can help — delivered in one minute or less. Wilkins is the host of HBR’s Coaching Real Leaders, available wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen here: https://s.hbr.org/3YByY6M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad

Getting Along with Difficult Coworkers (Live in Boston) | Women at Work | Podcast Jul 25, 2026 3716 Getting Along with Difficult Coworkers (Live in Boston) | Women at Work | Podcast 12 Oct 2022 --- To cap off our Getting Along series (see the last four episodes in our feed if you missed them), Amy Gallo offers advice, in front of a live audience, on how to deal with “difficult” colleagues. She talks with Amy Bernstein about the different types of difficult coworkers (from the tormentor to the

What to Do If You're Undervalued at Work | Christine Confronts Work Jul 25, 2026 790 What to Do If You're Undervalued at Work | Christine vs Work 10 Nov 2023 --- You work hard, you do your job well, but no one seems to notice or give you credit. Here’s what to do. Whether you’re looking for a raise, better feedback from your manager, or greater visibility within your company, what can you do to be recognized? It can feel especially challenging if you’re more junior than your c

How to Stop Promoting Mediocre Men (Quick Study) Jul 25, 2026 319 How to Stop Promoting Incompetent Men (Quick Study) 12 Mar 2020 --- 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

Can't Locate Work Post-Job Loss? Here's How to Pivot. Jul 25, 2026 194 Can't Find a Job Post-Job Loss? Here's How to Pivot. 13 Jun 2025 --- Sometimes, a long gap between jobs might mean it's time to pivot. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/44nwKtt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Market Sustainable Products Jul 25, 2026 179 How to Market Sustainable Products 30 Jan 2025 --- Experts suggest that customers fall into three categories: those who highly value sustainability, those who value it moderately, and those who don’t care or are even skeptical. Marketers need to consider each of these groups. Read the full article by Frédéric Dalsace and Goutam Challagalla here: https://s.hbr.org/40EddTl Learn more about your

How Do I Transition from a Corporate Role to Entrepreneurship? | Coaching Real Leaders | Podcast Jul 25, 2026 4437 How Do I Transition from a Corporate Role to Entrepreneurship? | Coaching Real Leaders | Podcast 19 Oct 2022 --- She’s had a successful career leading in the corporate world and now she’s decided to venture out on her own to build a consulting business from scratch. But she’s struggling with her move into entrepreneurship and wonders if she made the right decision. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches h

It’ll Feel Weird to Be Around People Again at Work. That’s Fine. Jul 25, 2026 514 It’ll Feel Weird to Be Around People Again at Work. That’s Fine. 30 Sep 2021 --- As some of us head back to the workplace, we’re going to confront something we haven’t in a while: other people. It’s going to tire you out. Here’s how to cope. 00:00 It’ll soon be time to be around other people again, and it’s going to feel weird 00:33 Weirdness 1: We have to re-learn how to present ourselves 01

We're All Anxious Right Now: Here's How to Navigate It Jul 25, 2026 356 We’re All Anxious Right Now: Here’s How to Cope 30 Mar 2020 --- 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 ar

How Do I Determine the Right Pace to Fulfill Our Strategic Goals? | Coaching Real Leaders Jul 25, 2026 4682 How Do I Set the Right Pace to Meet Our Strategic Goals? | Coaching Real Leaders 5 Jul 2023 --- 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 uncertaint

Reid Hoffman on How He Makes Winning Bets in Silicon Valley Jul 25, 2026 179 Reid Hoffman on How He Makes Winning Bets in Silicon Valley 1 Nov 2024 --- Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn & Inflection AI, has a strong track record of picking winners in Silicon Valley. In this excerpt from the HBR live event, Future of Business 2024, Hoffman shares what he’s looking for when he tries to identify the next big winning ideas. You can hear the whole interview on HBR’s Idea

Think Twice Before Updating Your Brand Jul 25, 2026 738 Think Twice Before Updating Your Brand 12 Oct 2022 --- Brands are constantly changing in order to “stay fresh”, but that’s a mistake. Customers stay loyal through habit, not because you've forced something new and unfamiliar on them. Roger Martin, former dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy, says brands shouldn’

Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Impact of Public Signals Jul 25, 2026 199 Steven Pinker on Speculative Bubbles and the Power of Public Signals 1 Oct 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your

How to Feel Okay After a Job Loss Jul 25, 2026 170 How to Feel Okay After a Job Loss 14 May 2025 --- After an unexpected job loss, should you rush to find a new job or bide your time for the RIGHT job? Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3H5Yn1S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Psychological Safety Really Means Jul 25, 2026 201 What Psychological Safety Really Means 14 May 2025 --- What is psychological safety—and what is it not? Amy Edmondson breaks down one of the most misunderstood ideas in leadership. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/3ZfLBnM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why an HBR Editor Wrote a Book About Taylor Swift Jul 25, 2026 166 Why an HBR Editor Wrote a Book About Taylor Swift 15 May 2025 --- Why did an HBR editor write about Taylor Swift? Because her rise isn’t just a pop story—it’s a masterclass in strategy, reinvention, and audience obsession. Find the book ‘There’s Nothing Like This' here: https://s.hbr.org/3HaYDg3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Works Remotely (The Explainer) Jul 25, 2026 249 How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Is Remote (The Explainer) 6 Mar 2020 --- 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 ema

China’s New Innovation Advantage Jul 25, 2026 586 China’s New Innovation Advantage 13 Apr 2021 --- China is achieving a new level of global competitiveness, thanks to its hyper-adaptive population, says Zak Dychtwald, author of "Young China" and founder of Young China Group. 0:00: The future of the Chinese economy is in innovation 0:32: What’s behind China’s new innovation advantage? 1:05: We shouldn’t be so focused on the innovators 1:37: W

How Does a Global Brand Like IKEA Reopen Following the Covid-19 Pandemic? Jul 25, 2026 3399 How Does a Global Brand Like IKEA Reopen After Covid-19? 10 Jun 2020 --- 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 effe

Office Gossip: Advantages and Pitfalls | The Harvard Business Review Guide Jul 25, 2026 1001 Gossip at Work: Benefits and Pitfalls | The Harvard Business Review Guide 27 Jun 2024 --- 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-a

Hershey CEO Michele Buck on Empowering Internal Change Agents Jul 25, 2026 2731 Hershey CEO Michele Buck on Empowering Internal Change Agents 26 Apr 2022 --- Michele Buck is the first female CEO in The Hershey Company’s history, and the company has been recognized as one of America’s most female-friendly corporations. She also has a rich personal story, coming from humble roots in central Pennsylvania, and she worked her way through college before getting an MBA. HBR edi

Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: Empowering Workers to Create ‘Magic’ Jul 25, 2026 2915 Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: Empowering Workers to Create ‘Magic’ 2 Dec 2021 --- Joly says people are not a resource, they are the creative engine of innovation and change that companies urgently need. HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Joly, author of The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism (https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Business-Leadership

7 Workplace Etiquette Tips to Build Stronger Relationships Jul 25, 2026 524 7 Workplace Etiquette Tips to Build Stronger Relationships 6 Dec 2021 --- If you've ever wondered why some colleagues tend to be particularly well liked and well respected, try these techniques for subtly improving your interactions with others. 00:00 Why bother with work etiquette? 00:48 Tip #1: Teach colleagues how to fish 01:20 Tip #2: Update signature with OOO 02:20 Tip #3: Schedule email

Christine Reacts to Your Comments | Christine vs. Work Jul 25, 2026 840 Christine Reacts to Your Comments | Christine vs. Work 9 Sep 2021 --- 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ HBR’s Christine Liu answers fan comments and questions. Subscribe to our Ascend newsletter! https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true Innovation Editor Christine Liu answers questions from comments left on Christine vs Wor

How I Helped Overhaul Bangladesh's Healthcare, One Patient at a Time Jul 25, 2026 351 How I Helped Transform Bangladesh’s Healthcare, One Patient at a Time 13 Jun 2024 --- 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

Why the World's "Scariest Economist" Believes We're at a Tipping Point Jul 25, 2026 4543 Why the World’s “Scariest Economist” Thinks We’re at a Tipping Point 16 Dec 2020 --- Mariana Mazzucato, who has been called “one of the three most important thinkers about innovation.” is urging all of us to seize the moment and remake a more fair, just, and equitable world for all. At this tipping point for our economy, we talk with Mazzucato about what the path to recovery could and should l

The Story You Tell Yourself Builds Courage Jul 25, 2026 216 The Story You Tell Yourself Creates Courage 22 Oct 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. V

Launching HBR Executive Jul 25, 2026 167 Introducing HBR Executive 7 Jul 2025 --- It’s never been harder to lead. Economic uncertainty, global tensions, and rapid technological change are making every decision more complex. HBR Executive offers practical tools and proven strategies to help you navigate today’s challenges with clarity and confidence. Learn more at https://s.hbr.org/4kquVBQ Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Foll

The Economic Data Business Leaders Should Be Watching Jul 24, 2026 209 The Economic Data Business Leaders Should Be Watching 9 May 2025 --- Economist Martha Gimbel breaks down which data actually matters when the economy gets shaky—so you can make smarter business decisions in uncertain times. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/3F2YydN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon's Take on Return-to-Office Jul 24, 2026 205 Amazon's Take on Return-to-Office 13 May 2025 --- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says in-person work is key to innovation. 🎧 Hear more on HBR IdeaCast: https://s.hbr.org/43q4I0O Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Power of Mattering at Work Jul 24, 2026 190 The Power of Mattering at Work 30 Apr 2025 --- When people know they matter, they thrive—and so do companies. Three small leadership habits can make all the difference. Read the full article by Zach Mercurio here: https://s.hbr.org/4jZMNnq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cost of Employee Disengagement Jul 23, 2026 172 The Cost of Employee Disengagement 4 Apr 2025 --- Disengagement is costing companies millions. Coauthor Josh Drean says it’s time to rethink what younger workers really want from work. Read more in 'Employment Is Dead' by Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean: https://s.hbr.org/4j5gGlS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Be Confident as a First-Time Manager Jul 23, 2026 207 How to Be Confident as a First-Time Manager 22 Apr 2025 --- No training. Big team. Total panic? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to fake it. Amy Bernstein and Amy Gallo share real advice on leading with confidence, clarity, and transparency. 🎧 Listen to HBR’s Women at Work—new episodes every other Monday: https://s.hbr.org/4jEnAhT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

In a Slump at Work? Try This. Jul 23, 2026 185 In a Slump at Work? Try This. 23 Apr 2025 --- Stuck at work? Try these five ways to get motivated again. Read the full article by Octavia Goredema here: https://s.hbr.org/4jnfNp9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Resolve Remote Conflict Jul 22, 2026 472 How to Deal with Remote Conflict 20 Oct 2020 --- Disagreements between work colleagues can get even more uncomfortable and tricky to navigate when you can’t work them out in person. Amy Gallo, author of the “HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict”, explains why conflicts are more likely to escalate through text-based communication, and says that even in the Zoom-era a phone call may be the best s

Leading Is Emotionally Depleting. Here's How to Restore Yourself. Jul 22, 2026 212 Leading Is Emotionally Draining. Here’s How to Recover. 27 Oct 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Assessing Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States | Cold Call Jul 22, 2026 2174 Examining Race and Mass Incarceration in the United States | Cold Call 28 Jun 2023 --- 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

How Do I Get Promoted Without a Clear Career Path? | Coaching Real Leaders | Podcast Jul 22, 2026 4327 How Do I Get Promoted Without a Clear Career Path? | Coaching Real Leaders | Podcast 5 Oct 2022 --- He’s a self-professed “natural finance guy” and has shown himself to be invaluable to his company. His long-term goal is to become a CFO, but he’s gotten little feedback on what to do to get to the executive level. Now he’s starting to feel stuck in middle management. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches

How I Converted Unwanted Foods Into Tasty—and Lucrative—Snacks Jul 22, 2026 321 How I Upcycled Unwanted Foods Into Tasty—and Profitable—Snacks 30 May 2024 --- 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

How to Be Present When Interacting Virtually Jul 22, 2026 219 How to Be Present When Connecting Virtually 19 Mar 2020 --- 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

How to Work with a Passive-Aggressive Coworker | The Harvard Business Review Guide Jul 22, 2026 721 How to Work with a Passive-Aggressive Coworker | The Harvard Business Review Guide 21 Jun 2022 --- They’re not being a jerk on purpose, and if you can understand what motivates them you’ll find a better way to co-exist, and maybe even thrive. 00:00 First, some good news and bad news about passive-aggressive coworkers. 00:42 Do these bad behaviors sound familiar? 01:10 Let’s define the term “p

Bozoma Saint John on the Modern Reality of Leadership Jul 22, 2026 222 Bozoma Saint John on the New Reality of Leadership 23 Oct 2025 --- 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

How Widespread Beliefs Shape Culture and Markets Jul 22, 2026 211 How Common Knowledge Shapes Culture and Markets 8 Oct 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your

4 Ways to Get More Done in Less Time Jul 22, 2026 318 4 Ways to Get More Done in Less Time 16 Apr 2023 --- Here's how to be more productive in ways that feel manageable and good. Get beyond to-do lists and fully blocked calendars. There's better tactics. 00:00 It often feels like we haven’t done enough, or worse, haven’t been efficient. 00:24 Tip 1: Align your most important work with your body clock. 01:01 Tip 2: Plan your day the night before.

The Five T's of Excellent Coaches - Part 7: Do Coaches Really Matter? Jul 22, 2026 300 The Five T's of Great Coaches - Part 7: Do Coaches Even Matter? 21 Aug 2023 --- Having the most talented team isn’t enough. 00:00 Of course coaches matter. But how? 02:25 Coaches need to to be plumbers and poets. 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 Hi

How Leadership Skills Can Help You Become a Better Parent Jul 22, 2026 603 Here’s How Leadership Skills Can Help You Parent Better 2 Apr 2021 --- People know that good leadership includes clarifying your values, talking to stakeholders, and sharing a vision. All of that also makes a great parent, and there's no reason to leave it in the workplace, say Stewart Friedman and Alyssa Westring, co-authors of "Parents Who Lead". 00:00 Nobody wants to see themselves as the p

How to Quit Your Job: The Harvard Business Review Guide Jul 22, 2026 528 How to Quit Your Job: The Harvard Business Review Guide 23 Aug 2021 --- Here’s how to figure out if it’s time to move on to the next phase of your career--and if it is, how to do it right. 00:00 Feel like you might want to quit? 00:17 First, ask yourself these three questions 01:17 Before quitting: can anything be fixed? 01:58 How to tell your manager you quit 02:55 What reason should you give

How to Actually Work...When You're Working at Home Jul 22, 2026 294 How to Actually Work...When You’re Working from Home 11 Mar 2020 --- 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 tele

Your Firm Needs an Eldercare Policy Jul 22, 2026 217 Your Company Needs an Eldercare Policy 17 Jun 2025 --- For the first time in U.S. history, more employees are caring for aging loved ones than for preschoolers. It’s a wake-up call: employers need to offer eldercare policies. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4egCGsI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Two-Minute Burnout Screening Jul 22, 2026 173 A Two-Minute Burnout Checkup 25 Jun 2024 --- Work can be stressful sometimes, but how do we know when that stress is headed towards burnout? Try this two-minute exercise to check in with yourself. — Adapted from “A Two-Minute Burnout Checkup,” by Chris Bailey. #burnout #mentalhealth #workstress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How I Crafted a Successful Brand That Resonates With People Jul 22, 2026 453 How I Created a Successful Brand That Makes People Feel Something 23 May 2024 --- 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 impr

When Your Work Isn't Your Dream Role Jul 22, 2026 191 When Your Job Isn't Your Dream Job 3 Sep 2024 --- “Dream jobs” are often idealized, but in reality, finding a job that aligns with your purpose, values, and goals is incredibly difficult. This is especially true during times of uncertainty or crisis — when our priorities inevitably shift. Even so, many of us can be hard on ourselves or get demotivated searching for the perfect role. In these m

Why Some Companies Thrived During the Pandemic | HBR IdeaCast | Podcast Jul 22, 2026 1794 Why Some Companies Thrived During the Pandemic | HBR IdeaCast | Podcast 19 Jan 2023 --- Keith Ferrazzi, founder of the consulting firm Ferrazzi Greenlight, led a survey of more than 2,000 executives to study how they reengineered operations during the pandemic. The research identified a kind of extreme adaptability at the team and organizational levels that helped some companies come out on top

Building Successful Hybrid Teams (Back to Work, Better) | HBR IdeaCast Jul 22, 2026 2118 Building Successful Hybrid Teams (Back to Work, Better) | HBR IdeaCast 12 Apr 2023 --- Tsedal Neeley, professor at Harvard Business School, has been studying remote work and global teams for years. In episode 732 early in the pandemic, she shared how managers could lead their teams while many team members worked from home. Now, as more people return to more in-person work, she’s back on the sho

Bill Gates on How Business Leaders Can Fight Climate Change | HBR IdeaCast | Podcast Jul 22, 2026 2131 Bill Gates on How Business Leaders Can Fight Climate Change | HBR IdeaCast | Podcast 11 Jan 2023 --- Bill Gates, philanthropist and founder of Microsoft, argues that, even as we work to end the global pandemic, we can't lose sight of another existential threat: climate change. He says that we need to take aggressive action to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and insists that regulation

Team-Building Ideas for Remote Teams Jul 22, 2026 171 Team-Building Ideas for Remote Teams 10 Sep 2024 --- When you manage a group of remote workers who rarely see each other in person, team building can be a challenge. The key is tailoring exercises to fit your group’s size, sensibilities, and circumstances. Here are three remote team-building ideas that you might consider. Read the full article: https://hbr.org/2024/08/17-team-building-activiti

The Shifting Role of the CFO Jul 22, 2026 176 The Evolving Role of the CFO 24 Oct 2025 --- 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

Fundamental Tensions Every Leader Must Equilibrate Jul 22, 2026 827 7 Key Tensions Every Leader Must Balance 14 Jun 2024 --- 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 Jenn

Tech at Work: The Tomorrow of Spatial Computing Jul 22, 2026 185 Tech at Work: The Future of Spatial Computing 14 Jun 2024 --- Companies are getting creative with spatial computing, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), using these technologies to give consumers “virtual” access to their products. To stay competitive, organizational leaders need to get comfortable exploring these new technologies. To learn more, listen to the latest episode of o

How Does Netflix Address Corporate Diversity? Jul 22, 2026 3901 How Does Netflix Approach Corporate Diversity? 9 Dec 2020 --- We speak with Netflix VP of Inclusion Strategy Vernā Myers, whose company is on a mission to entertain the world. Myers explains how to create and sustain a diverse and innovative work force, and talks about the challenges she has faced trying to push for equity at Netflix. ------------------------------------------------------

How to Release Someone with Compassion (Quick Study) Jul 22, 2026 366 How to Fire with Compassion (Quick Study) 2 Mar 2020 --- 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 p

How We Connect Digital Divides to Unlock the Power of Emerging Markets Jul 22, 2026 310 How We Bridge Digital Divides to Unlock the Power of Emerging Markets 6 Jun 2024 --- 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 purp

Managers, Decrease Team Stress by Making One Simple Change Jul 22, 2026 199 Leaders, Reduce Team Stress by Making One Simple Change 20 Aug 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Build Your Emotional Agility Jul 22, 2026 372 How to Build Your Emotional Agility 28 Sep 2022 --- The prevailing wisdom says that negative thoughts and feelings have no place at the office. But that goes against basic biology. 00:00 The ability to manage one’s thoughts and feelings is essential to business success. 01:40 Step 1: Recognize patterns in your thought. 02:04 Step 2: Label your thoughts and emotions. 03:38 Step 3: Accept your

We Need to Reimagine Econ 101: It May Constrain Your Business Perspective Jul 22, 2026 516 We Need to Revamp Econ 101: It May Limit Your Business Thinking 4 Apr 2024 --- 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 Alternat

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