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

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Latest Episodes

Courage involves taking bold action despite uncertainty and fear. In a volatile business environment, it's hard to be brave. But Ranjay Gulati, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that there are strategies any of us can use to get improve ou... more

As a leader, psychology is fundamental to your success - whether that means understanding consumer behavior, team dynamics, or even your own biases and blind spots. Harvard professor Steven Pinker says that an important phenomena to understand is tha... more

Across industries, organizations are struggling to move as quickly as they need to on key priorities and new initiatives. The solution for many, says Stanford's Melissa Valentine, might be "flash teams" -- project groups that can be instantly, effici... more

A fast-moving lie can do more damage to a company’s reputation than a slow, careful truth can fix. Executives who think fake news is just a political problem are underestimating its reach and cost. Patrick Haack, professor of strategy and responsible... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Pinker
Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author
Harvard University
Episode: Steven Pinker on Speculation Bubbles, Super Bowl Ads, and What Leaders Need to Know About Group Psychology
Melissa Valentine
Professor at Stanford University and senior fellow at its Institute for Human Centered Artificial Intelligence
Stanford University
Episode: Supercharging Innovation with “Flash Teams”
Patrick Haack
Professor of Strategy and Responsible Management at HEC Lausanne
HEC Lausanne
Episode: When Fake News Targets Your Company
Elsbeth Johnson
Senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: Why It’s So Hard to Delegate — and How to Improve
Adam Christing
Comedian and speaker, author of The Laughter Factor
Episode: The Kinds of Humor That Help Leaders Build Trust
Nick Foster
Futurist and author of the book Could, Should, Might, Don't, How We Think About the Future
Episode: How to Bring More Rigor to Your Long-Term Thinking
Amit Joshi
Professor at IMD and co-author of the HBR article, How Savvy Companies Are Using Chinese AI
IMD
Episode: Are You Considering Chinese AI In Your Strategy?
Andrew Brodsky
Professor at McCombs School of Business and author of PING: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Are You Optimizing Your Virtual Communication Practices?
Laura Huang
Professor and Associate Dean at Northeastern University, author of You Already Know, The Science of Mastering Your Intuition.
Northeastern University
Episode: What We Know About Leading with Intuition

Hosts

Adi Ignatius
Host involved in discussions on business leadership and innovation.
Alison Beard
Co-host with a focus on leadership topics and expert interviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lavhill
    United States3 months ago
  • Missed the boat again

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    F500 Exec
    United States8 months ago
  • Pseudoscience

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hugefitzpatrick
    Australia8 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Done Trying76
    United States8 months ago
  • Congrats on 1,000 episodes!

    Congrats on 1,000 episodes! I always look forward to Tuesdays to hearing preeminent thinkers on AI, Decision Making and Business Management. Looking forward to the next 1,000!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DTB19XX
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Great practical advice for business leaders and managers in handling modern challenges.
Insightful and well-researched content provided by engaging guests.
Listeners appreciate the variety of topics, but there's occasional critique of political alignment.
Balanced discussions; however, some episodes lean too academic for practical applications.

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Steven Pinker on Speculation Bubbles, Super Bowl Ads, and What Leaders Need to Know About Group Psychology
Q: What are you getting at with common knowledge and why should we care about that?
Pinker defines common knowledge as something known to be known and emphasizes its importance for coordination among people.
Supercharging Innovation with “Flash Teams”
Q: What do you recommend C-suite leaders do to implement the culture of Flash Teams?
Look at the data on your workforce, including skills, availability, and expertise.
When Fake News Targets Your Company
Q: What can CEOs do right now?
CEOs can define clear thresholds for when to respond to fake news and communicate with their teams about suspicious content.
When Fake News Targets Your Company
Q: What can organizations do before the fake news comes out that goes viral?
Organizations can monitor social resonance, ensure transparency, and activate allies when a crisis hits.
When Fake News Targets Your Company
Q: What about just ignoring it?
Ignoring fake news might backfire because silence can be seen as confirmation of the rumors.

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Analysis covers a variety of timely and relevant topics in business and management, featuring leading thinkers who share insights on trends and challenges within the corporate landscape. Episodes tackle subjects such as crisis communication, delegation in leadership, the role of humor in building trust, the impact of artificial intelligence, virtual communication, and the complexities of hybrid work environments. The podcast offers actionable strategies for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and organizational effectiveness, making it a valuable resource for business leaders and managers alike.

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1. Steven Pinker
2. Melissa Valentine
3. Patrick Haack
4. Elsbeth Johnson
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7. Amit Joshi
8. Andrew Brodsky

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