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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. We try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter,... more

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How to Prioritize Your Work When Your Manager Doesn’t

12 Dec 2022

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Prioritizing work can be frustrating, especially if you work for a hands-off manager or a company that doesn’t give you clear goals. In a world where conflicting and unclear pri... more

Innovation Starts with Noticing This

4 Jun 2025

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Want to get better at innovating? Start by training your team to notice what everyone else overlooks.

Read the full article by Martin Reeves and Bob Goodson: s.hbr.org/4jSLSEV

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Brain Wearables Will Know When Workers Are Losing Focus

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14 Mar 2023

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The era of brain surveillance has begun, and it’s not a fad. It’s a new way of living and thinking about ourselves and our well-being—personally and profess... more

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: s.hbr.org/46v9JXR

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Bob Goodson
Co-author of the HBR article on improving innovation processes
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Episode: How to Excel at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
Daniel Lamarre
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Joe Knight
Co-owner of the Business Literacy Institute and author of Financial Intelligence; blogs on harvardbusiness.org
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CMO of Endeavor; former Chief Brand Officer at Uber; former head of global consumer marketing at Apple Music and iTunes
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Episode: How to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career Beyond the Covid-19 Crisis
Laura Morgan Roberts
Professor at University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, author
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Episode: What Leaders Must Do Today to Resolve Systemic Racism
Deb Liu
CEO of Ancestry and author of Take Back Your Power, 10 New Rules for Women at Work
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Episode: Ancestry CEO Deb Liu Says Women Need to Reframe Their Relationship to Power
Ellen Ernst Kossek
Professor of Management at Purdue University; co-author of the HBR article What Working Parents Need from Their Managers
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Episode: Managing Working Parents During the Pandemic | HBR IdeaCast
Nir Eyal
Author of Indistractable, How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life
Author, Indistractable
Episode: How To Be Less Distracted at Work – and in Life | HBR IdeaCast

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How Do I Define My New Role to Set Myself Up for Success? | Coaching Real Leaders
Q: How do I make sure I ask for the resources that I need to be successful in this role, to have this role be a sustainable role for me and for my team?
Wilkins guides Jules to define what flexibility, purpose, learning, and support mean in practical terms, then discuss those expectations directly with her manager. She can propose protected calendar blocks, request help responding to urgent work, and agree on a future assessment of team resources.
How Do I Define My New Role to Set Myself Up for Success? | Coaching Real Leaders
Q: What do I need to ask for and make sure that I'm getting in terms of support systems, resources, things like that, to ensure my success?
Wilkins recommends clarifying the role's scope and expectations with the prospective manager, asking specifically how that manager can support her, identifying other champions, and setting concrete boundaries around time and priorities. Jules should also ask for space to assess the team's needs once she begins.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian on Leading an Airline Through Two Years of Pandemic Disruptions
Q: Can you offer some general lessons about how to lead successfully during a crisis that just requires full attention?
Bastian emphasizes frequent communication, authenticity and transparency, even when leaders lack answers. He says leaders should reinforce the organization's purpose and help employees see how their work serves customers and the wider community.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian on Leading an Airline Through Two Years of Pandemic Disruptions
Q: What has it been like to try to guide a business through all this?
Bastian describes Delta employees continuing to work in person throughout the pandemic, with most unable to work from home. He says the company brought office staff back together to strengthen collaboration and support frontline teams.
Office Politics Got You Down?
Q: Did I make the wrong choice in taking this promotion?
Wilkins says the new role is a different playing field that requires new skills. She advises focusing on stakeholder relationships and understanding how conversations and decisions enable work to get done.

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This program leans into the intersection of business strategy, leadership, organizational change, and current affairs, often applying rigorous frameworks from the business world to politics, society, and culture. Episodes frequently feature academics, seasoned business leaders, and policy-focused researchers who discuss topics like competitive strategy in politics, leadership during polarization, culture as infrastructure, and practical workplace dynamics such as flexible work, feedback, and transformation. Noteworthy throughlines include deep dives into turnarounds and governance, the application of business theory to real-world problems, and a willingness to present concrete methodologies, frameworks, and measurable goals that listeners c... more

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