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

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Latest Episodes

Companies often build products for wealthy markets first and then try to adapt them for the rest of the world. But according to Dartmouth Tuck professor Vijay Govindarajan and MIT professor Amos Winter, designing for the toughest constraints first—wh... more

In an era of constant disruption, successful turnarounds require more than a new strategy—they demand a new culture. Dan Schulman, former CEO of PayPal, came out of retirement to tackle the challenge of taking over the helm of Verizon as it entered t... more

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur in today’s uncertain world? How do you balance risk, decision-making, and curiosity? We’re sharing an episode from The Founder Mindset with Reza Satchu, the new podcast from Harvard Business School Fo... more

To compete in business anywhere today, leaders at all levels need to learn about the culture and mindset that sets Chinese businesses apart. Stanford research fellow Dan Wang argues that they’ve built an edge that goes well beyond lower labor costs o... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Schulman
CEO of Verizon
Verizon
Episode: Why Great Turnarounds Start with Culture, Not Strategy
Dan Wang
Stanford research fellow and author
Stanford University
Episode: What Makes Chinese Companies So Competitive?
Angela Duckworth
Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, author of Grit
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Leadership Summit 2026: Inspiring Grit and Growth Amid Unprecedented Change
Cornelia Choe
Head of the Leaders Alliance and executive coach
Leaders Alliance
Episode: Why Great Leaders Need More Than Good Judgment
Marshall Goldsmith
Executive coach and co-author of The Panoramic Leader
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Episode: Why Great Leaders Need More Than Good Judgment
John Stankey
CEO of AT&T
AT&T
Episode: Leadership Summit 2026: AT&T CEO John Stankey on Developing Technology and Talent in the AI Era
Michael Watkins
Professor at IMD; author of The First 90 Days; expert on transitions
IMD; Author
Episode: The New Rules for Becoming an Enterprise Leader
Carla Vernón
CEO of The Honest Company, tasked with turning around profitability and scaling a purpose-driven brand
The Honest Company
Episode: Leadership Summit 2026: Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón on Leading with Focus in Turbulent Times
Josh Tyrangiel
Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of AI for Good
The Atlantic
Episode: How Leaders Can Use AI to Solve Real Business Problems

Hosts

Adi Ignatius
Host of HBR IdeaCast
Alison Beard
Co-host of HBR IdeaCast and interviewer

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
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    Cardinals#1953
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  • 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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    United States9 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 Statesa year 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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    United Statesa year ago
  • Pseudoscience

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

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Listeners value actionable frameworks and real-world examples from big brands.
Guest mix is strong but some episodes feel overly academic for practitioners.
Thoughtful, research-backed leadership insights with practical takeaways.

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Why Great Turnarounds Start with Culture, Not Strategy
Q: What leadership traits are crucial for steering this turnaround?
Key traits include humility, authenticity, the willingness to challenge yourself, high expectations, not fearing tough decisions, and the ability to inspire a winning culture.
Why Great Turnarounds Start with Culture, Not Strategy
Q: What is the plan for Verizon to become AI native and handle disruption from AI?
He outlines a three-year transformation: admit the issues, institutionalize the changes with multiple workstreams, and then become AI-native with a focus on AI infrastructure, edge computing, and re-skilling employees.
Why Great Turnarounds Start with Culture, Not Strategy
Q: What does customer obsession mean for you in this context?
Schulman explains that customer obsession starts with treating each customer as a person, simplifying complex plans, and delivering respect and empathy in every interaction, rather than just claiming a customer-centric stance.
What Makes Chinese Companies So Competitive?
Q: What's your advice to US or European or companies from anywhere looking to do business in China right now?
Multinationals have earned profits in China over the past two decades, but as Chinese firms become more sophisticated, foreign companies should stay engaged yet be prudent; maintain the Chinese market due to its size and growth potential, but be wary of encroaching Chinese competitors in home markets.
Leadership Summit 2026: Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón on Leading with Focus in Turbulent Times
Q: How are you balancing focus with new opportunities and change management?
She emphasizes decision principles and starting with the biggest, easiest actions first, using a consistent framework to ensure decisions align with strategy and reduce resource conflicts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HBR IdeaCast

What is HBR IdeaCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with leading thinkers in business, management, and strategy. Episodes frequently explore organizational change, leadership psychology, team dynamics, strategy, and the impact of AI on work and decision-making. Guests range from professors and researchers to industry practitioners and business leaders, offering frameworks, actionable tactics, and real-world case studies. A standout pattern is translating academic research into practical takeaways for leaders aiming to improve culture, innovation, and performance at scale; some episodes emphasize cadence, safety, and stakeholder value, while others dissect customer experience and loyalty. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis balanced with tangible s... more

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