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Discover HBR’s May–June 2026 issue: How to build a superteam that keeps getting better, AI’s impact on human connection at work, and negotiating when there’s no plan B. Subscribe to HBR today to unlock access.

Discover HBR’s May–June 2026 issue: How to build a superteam that keeps getting better, AI’s impact on human connection at work, and negotiating when there’s no plan B. Subscribe to HBR today to unlock access.

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Discover HBR’s September-October 2023 issue: Reskilling in the age of AI, leading the anxious workforce, and how to shine when you’re put on the spot.

Discover HBR’s September-October 2023 issue: Reskilling in the age of AI, leading the anxious workforce, and how to shine when you’re put on the spot.

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Discover HBR’s September-October 2025 issue: A playbook for courageous leadership, addressing gen AI’s quality control problem, and why it’s time to try bundled pricing.

Discover HBR’s September-October 2025 issue: A playbook for courageous leadership, addressing gen AI’s quality control problem, and why it’s time to try bundled pricing.

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Discover the latest HBR mobile app features — seamlessly designed to make your business learning journey smarter, faster, and more personalized. Download the HBR mobile app today.

Discover the latest HBR mobile app features — seamlessly designed to make your business learning journey smarter, faster, and more personalized. Download the HBR mobile app today.

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Discover HBR’s July-August 2025 issue: How leaders can develop conflict intelligence, the power of simplifying strategy, and why hybrid work still isn’t working. Subscribe to HBR to access the latest issue.

Discover HBR’s July-August 2025 issue: How leaders can develop conflict intelligence, the power of simplifying strategy, and why hybrid work still isn’t working. Subscribe to HBR to access the latest issue.

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Discover HBR’s March-April 2025 issue: The seven elements of strategy (and how to align them), what sets inspirational leaders apart, and the strategic genius of Taylor Swift. Subscribe to HBR to unlock access!

Discover HBR’s March-April 2025 issue: The seven elements of strategy (and how to align them), what sets inspirational leaders apart, and the strategic genius of Taylor Swift. Subscribe to HBR to unlock access!

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Discover HBR’s March-April 2024 issue: why it’s so hard to keep growing, redesigning retirement, and how to negotiate like a pro. Subscribe today!

Discover HBR’s March-April 2024 issue: why it’s so hard to keep growing, redesigning retirement, and how to negotiate like a pro. Subscribe today!

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Every minute of your workday has a purpose, but your evenings disappear into scrolling and exhaustion. Sound familiar? This is common for high performers: without structure, free time feels wasted before it even begins. Dr. Arthur Brooks argues that the answer isn't less leisure, but more. It's taking your free time as seriously as you take your job. Read the book. Learn the thing. Make your free time feel meaningful again.

Every minute of your workday has a purpose, but your evenings disappear into scrolling and exhaustion. Sound familiar? This is common for high performers: without structure, free time feels wasted before it even begins. Dr. Arthur Brooks argues that the answer isn't less leisure, but more. It's taking your free time as seriously as you take your job. Read the book. Learn the thing. Make your free time feel meaningful again.

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After analyzing 20 years of data, McKinsey discovered their hiring process favored “perfect” resumes over what really predicts success: resilience, real-world experience, and the ability to learn. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

After analyzing 20 years of data, McKinsey discovered their hiring process favored “perfect” resumes over what really predicts success: resilience, real-world experience, and the ability to learn. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

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Discover HBR’s May–June 2026 issue: How to build a superteam that keeps getting better, AI’s impact on human connection at work, and negotiating when there’s no plan B. Subscribe to HBR today to unlock access.

Discover HBR’s May–June 2026 issue: How to build a superteam that keeps getting better, AI’s impact on human connection at work, and negotiating when there’s no plan B. Subscribe to HBR today to unlock access.

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Great leaders recognize and celebrate the work of everyone on the team. Jimmy Fallon shares the moment he learned the importance of putting in effort—because when people feel seen, they show up differently. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

Great leaders recognize and celebrate the work of everyone on the team. Jimmy Fallon shares the moment he learned the importance of putting in effort—because when people feel seen, they show up differently. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

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46,573 次观看 • 8 个月前

Data from 7,500 companies shows that happier employees outperform the market. Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks explains what actually drives workplace happiness. Sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here:

Data from 7,500 companies shows that happier employees outperform the market. Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks explains what actually drives workplace happiness. Sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here:

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The hardest leadership moments are the ones you’re tempted to avoid. But delaying tough conversations only makes things worse. Dr. Arthur 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:

The hardest leadership moments are the ones you’re tempted to avoid. But delaying tough conversations only makes things worse. Dr. Arthur 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:

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When it comes to making—and communicating—tough calls, great leaders need more than empathy. Dr. Arthur Brooks explains why compassion goes further: it means understanding what people are going through, having a clear plan, and acting with courage. More from Arthur C. Brooks:

When it comes to making—and communicating—tough calls, great leaders need more than empathy. Dr. Arthur Brooks explains why compassion goes further: it means understanding what people are going through, having a clear plan, and acting with courage. More from Arthur C. Brooks:

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From company culture to the Federal Reserve, public signals can create new realities. Here’s how leaders’ words and actions ripple through organizations—and entire economies. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

From company culture to the Federal Reserve, public signals can create new realities. Here’s how leaders’ words and actions ripple through organizations—and entire economies. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

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Discover HBR’s September-October 2023 issue: Reskilling in the age of AI, leading the anxious workforce, and how to shine when you’re put on the spot.

Discover HBR’s September-October 2023 issue: Reskilling in the age of AI, leading the anxious workforce, and how to shine when you’re put on the spot.

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72,545 次观看 • 2 年前

Innovation isn’t about executing a fixed plan—it’s about running rigorous experiments and iterating quickly. In this HBR Executive Masterclass, Harvard Business School professor Linda A. Hill explains how leaders can build that capability. Subscribe at .

Innovation isn’t about executing a fixed plan—it’s about running rigorous experiments and iterating quickly. In this HBR Executive Masterclass, Harvard Business School professor Linda A. Hill explains how leaders can build that capability. Subscribe at .

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Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files":

Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files":

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A new framework built around fairness, access, inclusion, and representation can succeed where DEI has failed. Read the full article by Lily Zheng here:

A new framework built around fairness, access, inclusion, and representation can succeed where DEI has failed. Read the full article by Lily Zheng here:

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Harvard behavioral social scientist Dr. Arthur Brooks argues that self-doubt is usually evidence of healthy humility—not incompetence. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, 'The Happiness Files':

Harvard behavioral social scientist Dr. Arthur Brooks argues that self-doubt is usually evidence of healthy humility—not incompetence. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, 'The Happiness Files':

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Leaders: Want to stay in the know without micromanaging? The trick starts with mapping your work in two simple ways—here’s how. Read the full article here:

Leaders: Want to stay in the know without micromanaging? The trick starts with mapping your work in two simple ways—here’s how. Read the full article here:

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"Bring your whole self to work” sounds good in theory—but it’s misguided for senior leaders. The higher you climb, the more your moods and biases shape the culture. Effective leaders know where to draw the line between personal expression and professional responsibility. Explore more in Tomas’s new book “Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)”:

"Bring your whole self to work” sounds good in theory—but it’s misguided for senior leaders. The higher you climb, the more your moods and biases shape the culture. Effective leaders know where to draw the line between personal expression and professional responsibility. Explore more in Tomas’s new book “Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)”:

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The first two years of a CEO’s tenure are often dominated by loneliness and anger. Here’s why leadership amplifies anxiety, and what executives can do to manage it. Sign up to receive Dr. Arthur Brooks' new six-week newsletter “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here:

The first two years of a CEO’s tenure are often dominated by loneliness and anger. Here’s why leadership amplifies anxiety, and what executives can do to manage it. Sign up to receive Dr. Arthur Brooks' new six-week newsletter “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here:

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Many mistake psychological safety for comfort and niceness. But real safety means creating space for respectful candor—even when the truth is uncomfortable. Read the full article by Amy C. Edmondson and Michaela J. Kerrissey here:

Many mistake psychological safety for comfort and niceness. But real safety means creating space for respectful candor—even when the truth is uncomfortable. Read the full article by Amy C. Edmondson and Michaela J. Kerrissey here:

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18,854 次观看 • 1 年前

Leadership isn’t a quality you either innately possess or lack; it’s the sum of eight skills you can develop over time. Read the full article by Rebecca Knight here:

Leadership isn’t a quality you either innately possess or lack; it’s the sum of eight skills you can develop over time. Read the full article by Rebecca Knight here:

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21,069 次观看 • 1 年前

It might seem risky for leaders to base decisions on gut instinct, but Laura Huang’s research shows it’s not arbitrary—it’s built on years of data and observation. The challenge is knowing when intuition is guiding you, and when it’s just emotion. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

It might seem risky for leaders to base decisions on gut instinct, but Laura Huang’s research shows it’s not arbitrary—it’s built on years of data and observation. The challenge is knowing when intuition is guiding you, and when it’s just emotion. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here:

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14,977 次观看 • 10 个月前