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A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.

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Disagreement is essential to better decisions—but most of us either avoid it or handle it poorly. Julia Minson is a professor of public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and she's spent years studying disagreement and what we get wr... more

What changes need to be made for an organization to truly succeed with their AI strategy? In this four-part special series, we'll share conversations from the recent HBR Strategy Summit to help you get ahead. In this episode, Harvard Business School ... more

As the Trump administration continues to reshape the U.S. and global business landscape, many have been left wondering why CEOs and other business leaders aren't vocalizing their views. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is a professor at the Yale School of Manageme... more

AI needs to be central to any organization's strategy today, but many are still not implementing the technology in the most effective ways. In this four-part special series, we'll share conversations from the recent HBR Strategy Summit to help you ge... more

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Senior Associate Dean and Professor at the Yale School of Management, founder and CEO of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute
Yale School of Management; Chief Executive Leadership Institute
Episode: The Shifting Relationship Between Business and the U.S. Government
Nigel Vaz
CEO of Publicis Sapient
Publicis Sapient
Episode: Strategy Summit 2026: Why AI Transformation Needs a Human Touch
Kate Niederhoffer
Chief Scientist at BetterUp and Stanford Professor
BetterUp / Stanford University
Episode: The Hidden Causes of AI Workslop—and How to Fix Them
Jeff Hancock
Professor of Communication at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: The Hidden Causes of AI Workslop—and How to Fix Them
Linda Hill
Professor at Harvard Business School; author of Genius at Scale and Collective Genius
Harvard Business School
Episode: The New Leadership Structures that Unblock Innovation
Amer Kaissi
Professor at Trinity University and author
Trinity University
Episode: Assuming the Best About Others is Hard—But Necessary
Don Tapscott
CEO of the Tapscott Group and author of You to the Power of Two, Redefining Human Potential in the Age of Identic AI
Episode: With Rise of Agents, We Are Entering the World of Identic AI
Joe Pine II
Co-founder of Strategic Horizons and author of The Transformation Economy, Guiding Customers to Achieve Their Aspirations
Episode: What You Must Deliver to Win Customers Today
Maya Shankar
Cognitive scientist, host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, and author of the book The Other Side of Change, Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans
Episode: The Cognitive Science Behind Sudden Change

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Alison Beard
Co-host and a notable figure in business journalism with a focus on leadership and management topics.
Adi Ignatius
Co-host and Editor of Harvard Business Review, bringing deep insights from his editorial experience in the business sector.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Partisan

    Claiming Wikipedia is a credible source is a non sequitur. They only allow leftist ideologues to edit now. Most editors suffer from Trump derangement syndrome. Let Trump say something and web pages will immediately change in a partisan attempt to discredit what he just said.

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    This Ken
    United States5 months ago
  • Shifting into a new horizon? This is the podcast for you

    HBR IdeaCast delivers insightful conversations with industry leaders and experts - worth the listen, covering leadership, strategy, and innovation.

    Perfect for any professional seeking actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives on modern business challenges. This is one podcast you don’t want to miss.

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    lavhill
    United States8 months ago
  • Missed the boat again

    DEI episode missed the mark. Again. Good intentions don’t translate into results, nor fairness. So frustrating.

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    F500 Exec
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pseudoscience

    Largely pseudoscientific “social science” offering little-to-no utility outside the classroom.

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    hugefitzpatrick
    Australiaa year ago
  • Overly academic

    The AI episode represents the fatal flaw of this podcast: it is overly optimistic and academic for the stock market, not the people on the company. We will not get shorter workweeks out of ai -those who don’t adopt will be fired as a headcount reduction and you will be working the same number f hours. This was an arrogant take by a condescending guest.

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    Done Trying76
    United Statesa year ago

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Provides fresh perspectives on modern business challenges and leadership practices.
Offers insightful conversations with industry leaders and experts, making it a valuable resource for professionals.
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The Shifting Relationship Between Business and the U.S. Government
Q: What is the mood in the American C-suite right now?
CEOs are pensive and cautious about speaking out, balancing pressures from stakeholders with concerns about vindictiveness, and they are navigating how to engage in political issues without compromising the company's interests.
What You Must Deliver to Win Customers Today
Q: How do pricing and business models shift in this new transformation economy?
Pricing should shift to charge for demonstrated outcomes rather than just inputs or services, focusing on the overall transformation success of customers.
What You Must Deliver to Win Customers Today
Q: Is this Transformation Economy for sort of a subsector of consumers or do you see it sort of being more widespread?
The Transformation Economy is not just for the rich; it is for everyone, with opportunities to lower costs through mass production techniques.
What You Must Deliver to Win Customers Today
Q: What is the impetus for companies that are doing well at selling product, services, or experiences already to make this shift to guiding transformations?
Companies face the risk of commoditization and must innovate to create new offerings that provide the next level of value.
The Cognitive Science Behind Sudden Change
Q: How can we tap into what our employees are experiencing during dramatic change?
Being discerning and really listening to employees is critical to offering the right solutions to their concerns about meaning and purpose in their work.

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Focusing on the intersection of business leadership and management, the discussions often center around evolving industry practices, innovation, and leadership strategies relevant to contemporary challenges. Experts from various sectors discuss topics such as economic trends, artificial intelligence, and organizational culture, allowing listeners to glean insights that are both practical and actionable. This content is likely to resonate with business leaders and professionals aiming to enhance their strategic capabilities while navigating a dynamic market landscape.

What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to featuring thought leaders who not only share their expertise but also address broader socio-economic trends affecting busines... more

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