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Former CEO of PepsiCo on Nurturing Talent in Turbulent Times Sep 20, 2026 2806 Former CEO of PepsiCo on Nurturing Talent in Turbulent Times 5 Nov 2021 --- Indra Nooyi has ideas for how the corporate world needs to evolve. Like changing how we think about talent and improving how we treat all workers. HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with the former CEO and chairman of PepsiCo to discuss the power of purpose in driving strategy, triumphs and setbacks she experienc

The Limits of How We Picture the Future Sep 20, 2026 173 The Limits of How We Imagine the Future 5 Sep 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Lead My Team without Strategic Direction from Above? Sep 20, 2026 3498 How Do I Lead My Team without Strategic Direction from the Top? 12 Jun 2023 --- He leads a team at a large global organization and gets positive feedback on their work. But he’s having trouble leading his team amid conflicting priorities and without direction from his senior leaders. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can help his team have organizational impact, with or without mor

The Big Idea: What's the financial equivalent of happiness? Sep 20, 2026 196 The Big Idea: What's the dollar equivalent of happiness? 30 Jan 2019 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IDEO’s CEO, Sandy Speicher, Asks: What Is an Office Even For Now? Sep 20, 2026 2504 IDEO’s CEO, Sandy Speicher, Asks: What Is an Office Even For Now? 15 Dec 2021 --- Speicher explains how design thinking can help guide us to new ways of collaborating as we rethink work and the workplace in a post-Covid world. 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 themselve

How Do I Define My New Role to Set Myself Up for Success? | Coaching Real Leaders Sep 20, 2026 4056 How Do I Define My New Role to Set Myself Up for Success?She’s found a career path she truly enjoys, in part because of her ability to take risks and try new things. Now, as her team is reorganized, she has the opportunity to design her next leadership position, but she’s not sure what she needs to ask for in order to be successful. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through reframing what may be hol

Using Philosophy to Overcome a Mid-Career Crisis Sep 20, 2026 167 Using Philosophy to Deal with a Mid-Career Crisis 27 Feb 2019 --- 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 Re

Undercover Boss: A Made-Up Case Study Sep 20, 2026 368 Undercover Boss: A Fictionalized Case Study 20 Feb 2019 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Listening Skills Every Leader Should Master Sep 20, 2026 192 4 Listening Skills Every Leader Should Master 2 Jan 2025 --- Great listeners foster cultures in which employees feel heard, valued, and engaged. Here's how to build that skill. Read the full article by Debra Schifrin here: https://s.hbr.org/4fwZ6oi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is AI a Boom or a Bluff? Sep 20, 2026 230 Is AI a Boom or a Bubble? 24 Nov 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your ad ch

Commander's Intent Powers Strong Leadership Sep 20, 2026 503 Commander's Intent Enables Great Leadership 15 Oct 2024 --- 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

Why Great Leaders Emphasize the Details Sep 20, 2026 192 Why Great Leaders Focus on the Details 22 Dec 2025 --- 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

How the Meritocracy Illusion Divided the U.S. Sep 20, 2026 3801 How the Myth of Meritocracy Divided the U.S. 11 Nov 2020 --- One week after a contentious U.S. election, we speak with Harvard political philosopher Michael J. Sandel about making sense of what’s happening in America. In his new book, “The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?”, Sandel argues that stalled social mobility has led to anger and frustration. He advocates for buildi

Why Outstanding Careers Need Time (Not Instant Promotions) Sep 20, 2026 201 Why Great Careers Take Time (Not Instant Promotions) 9 Jan 2026 --- 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 Lear

Struggling to Get Promoted? Sep 20, 2026 193 Struggling to Get Promoted? 16 Nov 2024 --- Do you feel like you’re ready for a promotion, but you’re just not getting it? 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

How to Simplify Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear Visualization Sep 20, 2026 248 How to Boil Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear Visualization 11 Dec 2025 --- 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/44qIY

How to Follow Up After Your Interview Sep 20, 2026 580 How to Follow Up After a Job Interview 31 Jan 2024 --- 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 l

3 Books to Kickstart Your New Year's Resolutions Sep 20, 2026 188 3 Books to Kickstart Your New Year's Resolutions 26 Dec 2024 --- Will you make good on your New Year's resolutions? Three new books offer strategies to help: Big Goals by Caroline Adams Miller; Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff; and Reset by Dan Heath. Read the full article by Stefanie Fernández, associate editor at HBR, here: https://s.hbr.org/4gIei2V Learn more about your ad choices.

CEO Series: Mary Barra of General Motors on Committing to an Eco-Friendly Future | HBR IdeaCast Sep 20, 2026 1801 CEO Series: Mary Barra of General Motors on Committing to an Eco-Friendly Future | HBR IdeaCast 1 Mar 2023 --- Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors, says that electric vehicles are the future for the company and the automobile industry. GM has said it will phase out vehicles using internal combustion engines by 2035 and go carbon neutral at all of its facilities. Barra describes how she’

How to Have a Hybrid Meeting That Works for Everyone Sep 20, 2026 554 How to Have a Hybrid Meeting That Works for Everyone 4 Jun 2021 --- As workplaces take tentative steps towards a new normal, social psychologist Heidi Grant shares best practices for interacting when some are in the office and some are remote. 00:00 In the "new normal", the habits we learned during quarantine need to change. 00:30 Cameras on, cameras off: which is it?! 01:14 You need to decide

Season 8 Highlights — and a Host Reunion! | Women at Work | Podcast Sep 20, 2026 2826 Season 8 Highlights — and a Host Reunion! | Women at Work | Podcast 7 Dec 2022 --- Former co-hosts Sarah, Nicole, and Emily reunite with the Amys to discuss the insights and advice that most resonated with them from this season, from how they gained their team’s trust as a first-time manager to how they’re now thinking about retirement. They also talk about their related personal and profession

Presenting Stories with Data in 3 Steps (Quick Study) Sep 20, 2026 391 Telling Stories with Data in 3 Steps (Quick Study) 30 Oct 2019 --- 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

Tsedal Neeley on Why We Need to Think of the Office as a Tool, with Very Specific Uses Sep 20, 2026 2516 Tsedal Neeley on Why We Need to Think of the Office as a Tool, with Very Specific Uses 14 Jan 2022 --- HBS professor Tsedal Neeley specializes in how companies can scale, go global, and achieve digital transformation. She thinks the future of work is not going to be a choice between in-person, remote, or hybrid. You need to “be fabulous in all of them and learn how to connect with people and wo

How to Conquer Nonstop Notifications at Work | Christine vs Work Sep 20, 2026 926 Beep! Bzzzt. That incessant knockbrush! Work message notifications run nonstop all day, every day, and there doesn’t seem to be signs of stopping. It’s exhausting.In today’s global, remote, WiFi-powered workspaces, the majority of async communication is conducted through email, direct message, or system notifications. Responding to this bottomless stream of requests can be time-consuming, not to m

When Appreciation Hinders Growth Sep 20, 2026 196 When Gratitude Gets in the Way of Growth 16 Jul 2025 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ways to Incorporate Strategy into Your Work Every Day Sep 20, 2026 193 6 Ways to Bring Strategy into Your Work Every Day 26 Jul 2024 --- We all know strategy is important, but how do you actually put it into practice? C-suite coach David Lancefield has six ways to incorporate strategy into your daily work. — Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4bVXYcl #strategy #business #leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Went Wrong with the Boeing 737 Max? Sep 20, 2026 1533 What Went Wrong with the Boeing 737 Max? 19 Jul 2023 --- How did the evolution of Boeing’s organization and management lead to two tragic plane crashes within six months, in which a total of 346 people died? Harvard Business School professor Bill George discusses the long roots that ultimately led to the crash of Lion Air flight 610 in October 2018 in Indonesia and the crash of Ethiopian Airli

How the Unionization Trend is Changing Workplace Dynamics | HBR IdeaCast | Podcast Sep 20, 2026 2405 How the Unionization Trend is Changing Workplace Dynamics | HBR IdeaCast | Podcast 7 Dec 2022 --- For years, union membership has been shrinking in the United States and many other countries. But recently we’ve seen a resurgence, with employees in sectors like retail, hospitality, and media organizing to collectively bargain for better pay, benefits, and job flexibility. Thomas Kochan, a profes

How Creativity Is Shattered in Silicon Valley Sep 20, 2026 166 How Creativity Is Broken in Silicon Valley 27 May 2025 --- Are tech companies stuck on what made them successful in the past? Long-time technologist Telle Whitney says it is time for a reboot. 🎧 Listen to the IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3SkRAUH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Preserve Motivation After Surviving Layoffs? | Coaching Real Leaders Sep 20, 2026 3301 How Do I Stay Motivated After Surviving Layoffs? | Coaching Real Leaders 5 Jun 2023 --- She’s finally found a leadership role that feels aligned with her personal mission. But in the wake of unexpected company-wide layoffs, she’s struggling with how to plan for her team’s future amid the organizational uncertainty. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how she can motivate and lead her team w

Marcus Buckingham Shows You The World's Most Engaged Employee Sep 20, 2026 378 Marcus Buckingham Shows You The Most Engaged Employee in the World 20 May 2019 --- 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 lea

Live from Davos: Is AI Displacing Jobs—Or Reimagining Them? Sep 20, 2026 242 Live from Davos: Is AI Taking Jobs—Or Transforming Them? 23 Jan 2026 --- 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.

TikTok: Super App or Explosive Star? | Cold Call Sep 20, 2026 2088 TikTok: Super App or Supernova? | Cold Call 31 May 2023 --- TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, was launched in 2012 around the simple idea of helping users entertain themselves on their smartphones while on the Beijing Subway. By May 2020, TikTok operated in 155 countries and, together with Douyin (its China app), it had roughly one billion monthly active users, placing it in the top ranks of

To Reinvent Your Career, Start by Dreaming Up a New You Sep 19, 2026 2425 To Reinvent Your Career, Start by Imagining a New You 7 Sep 2023 --- 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 searchi

Dr. Anthony Fauci on What It Will Take to End the Pandemic Sep 19, 2026 2502 Dr. Anthony Fauci on What It Will Take to Beat the Pandemic 3 Jul 2020 --- The U.S. is still dealing with the first wave of Covid-19, he says. This video was recorded live on July 2, 2020. Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, offers his thinking on the current state of the pandemic. "We should not be thinking about a second wave," he warns. "We ar

Democracy Is Faltering. Business Must Help Strengthen It. Sep 19, 2026 473 Democracy Is in Trouble. Business Must Help Fix It. 27 Jul 2020 --- Strengthening democracy is the only way to ensure the survival of free-market capitalism. Recent survey data paints a sobering picture: Fifty-five percent of Americans say that their democracy is “weak,” and 68% fear it is getting weaker. Roughly half agree that America is in “real danger of becoming a nondemocratic, authorita

When Does Dr. Fauci Think "Normal" Will Come Back? Sep 19, 2026 3368 When Does Dr. Fauci Think "Normal" Will Happen? 20 Jan 2021 --- Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the U.S., returns to HBR Now to discuss the latest coronavirus surge, his expectations for a more effective vaccination roll-out, and when we can expect to restart our normal lives. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Re

Purpose-Driven Leadership Amid Growing Polarization Sep 19, 2026 245 Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization 8 Dec 2025 --- 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

Dullness Is Essential. Here's Why. Sep 19, 2026 184 Boredom Is Essential. Here's Why. 4 Sep 2025 --- 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-new

Can Capitalism Be Both Progressive and Prosperous? Sep 19, 2026 515 Can Capitalism Be Both Progressive and Profitable? 31 Jul 2024 --- 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?

How to Answer: "Why Should We Hire You?" Sep 19, 2026 166 How to Answer: "Why Should We Hire You?" 13 Nov 2024 --- How do you tell a potential employer that you’re right for the job? We have some advice. Read the full article: https://s.hbr.org/4fnIJez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sealing the Opportunity Gap for Black Americans Sep 19, 2026 2989 Closing the Opportunity Gap for Black Americans 15 Jan 2021 --- Ken Frazier, CEO of Merck, is one of only four Black CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. He talks about his new initiative to close the opportunity gap for Black Americans, how the business community can contribute to social progress, and Merck’s own journey in the race to develop a vaccine. --------------------------------------------

Why Every Leader Should Journal Sep 19, 2026 171 Why Every Leader Should Journal 9 Oct 2024 --- The higher up you climb on the career ladder, the more difficult it becomes to make time for learning and reflection. That’s why keeping a journal is so valuable. Here are a few tips from one of our authors. Read the full article: https://s.hbr.org/48165Ut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Five T's of Great Coaches - Part 2: Gift Sep 19, 2026 379 The Five T's of Great Coaches - Part 2: Talent 12 Jun 2023 --- Recognizing potential where others might not is the key to getting great talent. This is Part 2 of our series exploring what lessons major-league, professional sports coaches have for business leaders seeking to unlock human potential on their teams. New installments coming in June and July. 00:00 There’s a market for talent and ev

Leadership Demands Unease, But Our System Discourages It Sep 19, 2026 213 Leadership Requires Discomfort, But Our System Discourages It 2 Dec 2025 --- 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/49R1

Product Flops and Bankrupt Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum Sep 19, 2026 552 Product Flops and Collapsed Corporations: Business Lessons from the Failure Museum 28 Oct 2024 --- 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

#HBRLive: Where Do Women Stand Today in Leading Positions? Sep 19, 2026 2015 #HBRLive: Where Do Women Stand Today as Leaders? 4 Sep 2013 --- #HBRLive: Where Do Women Stand Today as Leaders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Innovation Rarely Begins with a Blueprint Sep 19, 2026 199 Innovation Rarely Starts with a Plan 28 May 2025 --- Innovation isn’t a straight line. It often come from messy, unexpected moments—not master plans. Read the full article by Martin Reeves and Bob Goodson: https://s.hbr.org/3Hfg9zP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#HBRLive: What We've Retained Since the Financial Crisis Sep 19, 2026 1983 #HBRLive: What We've Learned Since the Financial Crisis 10 Oct 2013 --- #HBRLive: What We've Learned Since the Financial Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why On-Site Work Still Matters Sep 19, 2026 190 Why In-Person Work Still Matters 20 Jun 2025 --- 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 Learn more a

How to Sustain Your Empathy in Difficult Times Sep 19, 2026 178 How to Sustain Your Empathy in Difficult Times 24 Dec 2024 --- Since the pandemic, empathic leadership has become the new norm — and typically, this is a good thing. But there can also be a downside. Constantly being empathetic to other people’s needs is, well, kind of exhausting. If you’re a leader, how do you protect your energy and well-being while still being there for your team? Here are t

How Disruption Truly Takes Shape: 5 Big Ideas Sep 19, 2026 271 How Disruption Really Happens: 5 Big Ideas 16 Sep 2025 --- Disruption isn’t a buzzword—it’s how real change happens. Professor Scott D. Anthony shares five key ideas to help leaders spot and shape big shifts. To explore more insights, check out Scott’s book 'Epic Disruptions': https://s.hbr.org/41UgHmi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genpact CEO Tiger Tyagarajan: Digital Transformation Isn’t About Technology, It’s About People Sep 19, 2026 2640 Genpact CEO Tiger Tyagarajan: Digital Transformation Isn’t About Technology, It’s About People 26 Jan 2023 --- Tiger Tyagarajan is CEO of Genpact, a global firm that advises clients on digital transformation. Tyagarajan helped transform a division of General Electric (GE Capital International Services) into Genpact, a company that now has more than 100,000 employees and annual revenue of $4 bil

How to Work Smarter Sep 19, 2026 190 How to Work Smarter 2 Oct 2024 --- Being busy doesn’t equate to doing more important work. Instead of filling your calendar with busywork that will burn you out, there are ways to be more intentional with your time. Here are two ways high-achieving workers can build a smarter schedule. Listen to the podcast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/4eLwMi7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

How Do I Draw the Right Boundaries at Work? | S1E1 | New Here Sep 19, 2026 2442 How Do I Set the Right Boundaries at Work? | S1E1 | New Here 25 Oct 2023 --- 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

How to Cope with a Job Loss or Demotion Sep 19, 2026 168 How to Deal with a Job Loss or Demotion 23 May 2025 --- Think a layoff might be coming? CEO Whitney Johnson explains why feeling your emotions is the first step forward. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3H5Yn1S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Non-Profits Navigate Uncertainty: Guidance from Save the Children U.S. Sep 19, 2026 2205 How Non-Profits Navigate Uncertainty: Lessons from Save the Children U.S. 5 Aug 2025 --- 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 ref

Before Tackling Systemic Racism, You Need to Dig Into Your Own Biases Sep 19, 2026 901 Before Tackling Systemic Racism, You Need to Dig Into Your Own Biases 5 Dec 2022 --- Digging entails identifying your social identities (which might include “woman” or “man” or “nonbinary” and “Hispanic” or “Black” or “Chinese”) and researching the power dynamics associated with each one. Some identities are imbued with social power; some have been historically marginalized. You need to recogni

How to Discover Your Hidden Constraints Sep 19, 2026 174 How to Determine Your Hidden Blockers 30 Oct 2025 --- 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

Former Jamba Juice CEO James D. White: Empathy Is a Talent That Can Be Taught Sep 19, 2026 2396 Former Jamba Juice CEO James D. White: Empathy Is a Skill That Can Be Taught 1 Dec 2022 --- 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 s

Business Lessons from the Museum of Failures Sep 19, 2026 268 Business Lessons from the Failure Museum 21 Feb 2025 --- 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 products and services that bombed. He shares the six forces of failure and how companies can avoid making the same mistakes. Read t

Widespread Digital Miscommunications — and How to Dodge Them Sep 19, 2026 283 Common Digital Miscommunications — and How to Avoid Them 17 Apr 2020 --- 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. Researcher

#HBRLive: Is Tesla's Patent Sharing a Sound Decision? Sep 19, 2026 2836 #HBRLive: Is Tesla's Patent Sharing a Good Idea? 25 Jun 2014 --- 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. Learn more abo

How Do I Gain Power at Work? Sep 19, 2026 193 How Do I Gain Power at Work? 4 Oct 2024 --- 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— when ethically used—can be a force for good. She provides insights into innate, primary, and secondary bases of power, as well as how to dev

Deliver Hard News with Compassion Sep 19, 2026 288 The hardest leadership moments are the ones you’re tempted to avoid. But delaying tough conversations only makes things worse. Arthur C. Brooks shows why compassion is what allows great leaders to act decisively—facing hard truths head-on while strengthening trust.More from Arthur C. Brooks: http://themeaningofyourlife.com/Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.orgFollow us:https://hbr.org/https://www.

3 Ways To Make Your Writing Clearer Sep 19, 2026 290 3 Ways To Make Your Writing Clearer 3 Nov 2021 --- If your message isn’t clear, changing a word here or there won’t help. You need these 3 strategies to get to the heart of the problem. 00:00 Writing is hard, especially under deadline 00:20 Sentence-level corrections won't save you if your message isn't clear 00:31 Cut the "since the dawn of time" opening 01:03 Write claim-based topic sentenc

Expert Responses to Three Authentic Resumes Sep 19, 2026 370 Expert Reactions to Three Real Resumes 18 Jan 2024 --- 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

How to Do Hybrid Meetings Right | Christine vs. Work Sep 19, 2026 814 How to Do Hybrid Meetings Right | Christine vs. Work 4 Nov 2021 --- 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ How do you make sure everyone—whether in person or remote—feels heard? 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/soft

How to Make a Presentation Deck that Doesn't Stink | Christine vs. Work Sep 19, 2026 823 How to Make a Presentation Deck that Doesn't Stink | Christine vs. Work 4 May 2021 --- 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ I’m staring at a blank slide deck in agony. Now what? Making slide deck presentations (you know, Powerpoint and the like) is a common task on the job—but how do you deliver a slideshow that really blows people away? If you’re not a graphic

How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback? | Advising Real Leaders Sep 19, 2026 3768 How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback? | Coaching Real Leaders 12 Jul 2023 --- He experienced early success and a fast promotion at his organization, but then things started to shift. Now, there have been leadership changes, and his scope of responsibilities has changed, making him feel like his career is backsliding. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can reframe the situatio

Aware That Everyone Else Knows Sep 19, 2026 2108 Knowing That Everyone Else Knows 7 Nov 2025 --- 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

Do Compliments Make You Squirm? Here's Why. Sep 19, 2026 192 Do Compliments Make You Cringe? Here's Why. 23 Jul 2024 --- Have you ever wondered why compliments make you uncomfortable? This might be why. — Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/46hDsl6 #research #didyouknow #psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Lesson from Google: Can AI Bias be Detected Internally? | Cold Call Sep 19, 2026 1914 A Lesson from Google: Can AI Bias be Monitored Internally? | Cold Call 14 Jun 2023 --- Dr. Timnit Gebru was the co-lead of Google’s Ethical AI research team – until she raised concerns about bias in the company’s large language models and was forced out in 2020. Her departure sent shockwaves through the AI and tech community and raised fundamental questions about how companies safeguard again

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Applying Porter’s Five Forces to Fix U.S. Politics | HBR IdeaCast Sep 19, 2026 1775 Applying Porter’s Five Forces to Fix U.S. Politics | HBR IdeaCast 2 Feb 2023 --- Katherine Gehl, a former CEO and the founder of the Institute for Political Innovation, and Michael Porter, a professor at Harvard Business School, apply his Five Forces framework to explain why U.S. politics are dysfunctional. They argue that the Republican and Democratic parties make up an industry duopoly with h

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Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer to Leaders: Put Your Phones Away and Listen to Employees Sep 19, 2026 2683 Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer to Leaders: Put Your Phones Away and Listen to Employees 10 Dec 2021 --- Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance and one of only two Black female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, says inclusion and equity are about making employees feel seen and heard. HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius sat down with Brewer in this episode of our video series “The New World of Work” to tal

Leading Amid Polarizing Times Sep 19, 2026 2798 Leading Through Polarizing Times 4 Nov 2020 --- On election day in the U.S. we talked with Harvard Business School's Frances X. Frei to discuss how we can best navigate the emotional and personal challenges of this moment. In 2017, Frei helped Uber's leaders rebuild trust with each other and the public. The co-author of "Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around

How to Negotiate Flexible In-Office Return Arrangements Sep 19, 2026 634 How to Negotiate a Flexible Return to the Office 28 May 2020 --- 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 tr

What Has Panera's CEO Learned From the Global Pandemic? Sep 19, 2026 2819 What Has Panera's CEO Learned From the Pandemic? 13 Jan 2021 --- Panera’s leader Niren Chaudhary has firsthand experience of leading through adversity. While Chaudhary was head of Yum! Brands, his daughter Aisha passed away from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 18. When Covid-19 hit, Panera pivoted by offering groceries and setting out-of-work employees up with open positions at CVS. We talk

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