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How to Work with Someone You Can't Stand: The Harvard Business Review Guide from 2022-09-14T04:00
Sure, you could just argue with them. But if you have to work together, here are more productive ways for everyone to win.
ListenHow to Work with an Insecure Boss: The Harvard Business Review Guide from 2022-09-14T04:00
Of all the bad bosses out there, one of the most common–and most painful to work for–is the one who’s plagued by doubt. Here’s how to deal with them.
ListenHow to Work with a Passive-Aggressive Coworker: The Harvard Business Review Guide from 2022-09-12T04:00
They’re not being a jerk on purpose, and if you can understand what motivates them you’ll find a better way to co-exist, and maybe even thrive.
ListenMyth Busting Common Advice About Switching Jobs | The Harvard Business Review Guide from 2022-08-15T04:00
Should you always be looking for another job, never make a lateral move, or be sure to stay at a job for two years? There's a lot of conflicting advice out there. HBR's Amy Gallo helps you sort the...
ListenCirque du Soleil's Daniel Lamarre on How to Put Creativity at the Center of Your Strategy from 2022-05-17T04:00
"There is no excuse. Creativity has to be at the forefront.” If not, one day you'll wake up and discover your competitors have the edge.
ListenWhat is Web3? from 2022-05-09T04:00
Web3 promises to make the internet more decentralized and democratic — but there are lots of unknowns that could cloud that utopian vision.
ListenAccenture CEO Julie Sweet on the Most Important Skill Job Seekers Need Today from 2022-05-06T04:00
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet on the Most Important Skill Job Seekers Need Today
ListenYour Career Path Doesn’t Have to Be a Straight Line from 2022-05-02T04:00
You may think of your career as a ladder–straight up, or down–but a better analogy might be a rock climbing wall, where going sideways or even backwards can be how you find your unique route to the...
ListenThe New World of Work: Hamdi Ulukaya from 2022-04-20T04:00
Hamdi founded the Greek yogurt company in 2005, and has since led it to see explosive growth. He's been a champion of various social issues, in particular support for global refugees.
ListenThe New World of Work: Marcus Buckingham from 2022-04-13T04:00
The New World of Work: Marcus Buckingham
ListenThe New World of Work: Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes from 2022-03-28T04:00
Gregory Hayes is CEO and chairman of Raytheon Technologies, and offers a unique view on what it means to be running an aerospace and defense giant at a time when the whole world is fixated on the w...
ListenThe New World of Work: Microsoft’s Jared Spataro from 2022-03-18T04:00
Spataro is one of the leaders of Microsoft’s ambitious research into the future of work, and he talks about how the tech giant thinks we’ll be working in the years and decades ahead.
ListenThe New World of Work: HBS Professor Linda Hill from 2022-03-10T05:00
Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, the author of “Being the Boss” and a researcher of global strategy and agile organizations, gives her thoughts on adapting to meet the demands of the n...
ListenHow to Build—and Repair—Trust at Work from 2022-03-06T03:44:23.196208
In a world of hybrid offices and remote teams, trust among your work colleagues is more difficult than ever, but just as important. How do you build that trust, and how do you repair it when it br...
ListenThe New World of Work: Keith Ferrazzi from 2022-03-02T05:00
The New World of Work: Keith Ferrazzi
ListenHow to Control Your Emotions During a Difficult Conversation from 2022-03-02T05:00
When you’re in the middle of a conflict, it’s common to automatically enter a “fight or flight” mentality, but it’s possible to interrupt this response and clear a path towards a more productive di...
ListenWhat’s Your Salary? from 2022-02-28T05:00
We’ve all heard a version of this at some point in our lives: “Don’t talk about money — it’s rude.” But is it really?
ListenWhat It's Like to Make TikToks for a Living from 2022-02-23T05:00
I can watch TikToks for hours. I’ve even made a few. But what is it like to make them for a living?
ListenYou Need Tough Feedback—Here’s How to Get It from 2022-02-23T05:00
I want to get constructive feedback and grow from it, without getting upset. Is that too much to ask.
ListenWhat It’s Like to Be a Social Justice Lawyer from 2022-02-23T05:00
I can attend protests and sign petitions all day long, but in the end, it’s the attorneys working in public interest law that will help turn the changes I want to see into realities.
ListenHow to Negotiate a Flexible Return to the Office from 2022-02-23T05:00
Many of those working from home during quarantine are now being asked to return to the office. But how do you talk to your manager if you don’t want to go back in?
ListenHow to Give Feedback—Especially When You’re Dreading it from 2022-02-23T05:00
Giving feedback can be tricky and awkward, especially if you’re conflict averse. How do you give feedback that’s empathetic yet effective?
ListenWhat Difficult Emotions Are Trying to Tell You from 2022-02-23T05:00
Emotions are running raw during the pandemic. How should we manage our difficult feelings, especially at work?
ListenHow to Get Out of a Creative Rut from 2022-02-23T05:00
Ever feel like your brain has run out of ideas? Here’s how to break out of a creative rut.
ListenWhat is Strategy? It’s a Lot Simpler Than You Think from 2022-02-23T05:00
To many people, strategy is a total mystery. But it’s really not complicated, says Harvard Business School’s Felix Oberholzer-Gee.
ListenDo You Have What it Takes to Own a Food Truck? | Career Crush from 2022-02-19T16:02:31.550339
Do You Have What it Takes to Own a Food Truck? | Career Crush
ListenIs Consulting The Right Career For You? | Career Crush from 2022-02-18T05:00
On paper, consulting seems like the perfect gig. But there’s got to be more to it, right?
ListenRethink Your Resolutions This Year from 2022-02-18T05:00
There’s a lot of advice out there about resolutions. Here are our tactics—backed by research—for actually taking them on.
ListenWhat Does it Take to be a Museum Curator? | Career Crush from 2022-02-18T05:00
Being a museum curator is all about helping artists bring their ideas to life — but it’s not always easy.
ListenCan Hobbies Actually Make You a Better Person? from 2022-02-18T05:00
Rumor has it that having hobbies can actually make you happier, less stressed, and more creative. But is it actually true?
ListenWhat Does It Take to Be a Freelance Artist? from 2022-02-15T05:00
What Does It Take to Be a Freelance Artist?
ListenTsedal Neeley on Why We Need to Think of the Office as a Tool, with Very Specific Uses from 2022-01-29T03:42:48.860847
Tsedal Neeley on Why We Need to Think of the Office as a Tool, with Very Specific Uses
ListenDelta CEO Ed Bastian on Leading the Airline Through Two Years of Disruption from 2022-01-21T05:00
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, leads a company that has been on the front lines of pandemic challenges.
ListenLinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman on Innovating for an Uncertain Future from 2022-01-10T05:00
Hoffman, now a partner at Greylock Partners, says innovators must ignore hype to identify new technologies with real traction. It starts by envisioning how they might shape the future.
ListenIDEO’s CEO, Sandy Speicher, Asks: What Is an Office Even For Now? from 2021-12-15T05:00
Speicher explains how design thinking can help guide us to new ways of collaborating as we rethink work and the workplace in a post-Covid world.
ListenWalgreens CEO Roz Brewer to Leaders: Put Your Phones Away and Listen to Employees from 2021-12-09T05:00
Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance and one of only two Black female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, says inclusion and equity are about making employees feel seen and heard.
ListenFormer Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: Empowering Workers to Create ‘Magic’ from 2021-12-02T05:00
Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: Empowering Workers to Create ‘Magic’
ListenReal Talk: Black Women on Balancing Pressure, Fatigue, and New Opportunities in Uncertain Times from 2021-11-15T18:40:13.355854
Black women are often “the onlys” in their organizations, putting tremendous pressure on them in uncertain times, but also offering unique opportunities.
ListenSanofi’s CEO on How Company Culture Can Thrive in a Distributed, Hybrid World from 2021-11-11T05:00
Paul Hudson, head of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, says leaders need to sit back and listen more often.
ListenHow to Ask for a Raise from 2021-11-09T05:00
Make a compelling case for getting paid more. Then stop talking.
ListenIndra Nooyi, Former CEO of PepsiCo, on Nurturing Talent in Turbulent Times from 2021-11-05T04:00
Indra Nooyi has ideas for evolving the corporate world, including how we think about talent and improving how we treat all workers.
ListenHow to Do Hybrid Meetings Right from 2021-11-04T04:00
How do you make sure everyone—whether in person or remote—feels heard?
ListenThe New World of Work: Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft from 2021-10-28T04:00
Few people have more insight than Nadella into how teams collaborate and innovate successfully.
ListenHow to Disagree with Someone More Powerful from 2021-10-26T04:00
Just agreeing with your boss (or your boss’s boss) feels easier, but it’s often better to voice your disagreement. HBR's Amy Gallo shows how.
ListenHow to Really Use a Whiteboard (Demo Included) from 2021-10-12T04:00
Under that humble exterior lies a powerful design tool. Here’s how to unlock it.
ListenIt’ll Feel Weird to Be Around People Again at Work. That’s Fine. from 2021-09-30T04:00
As some of us head back to the workplace, we’re going to confront something we haven’t in a while: other people. It’s going to tire you out. Here’s how to cope.
ListenHow to Find a Mentor Who Can Accelerate Your Career from 2021-09-28T04:00
Now’s the time to get FOMO about having a mentor.
ListenThe Case Against Letting Employees Pick WFH Days from 2021-09-14T04:00
While some managers may be inclined to let employees choose their own schedule, Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom strongly recommends against this for two very important reasons.
ListenHow to Quit Your Job: The Harvard Business Review Guide from 2021-08-20T04:00
Here’s how to figure out if it’s time to move on to the next phase of your career--and if it is, how to do it right.
Listen5 Ways to Infuse Diversity and Inclusion Into Your Organization from 2021-07-28T04:00
This is not a side issue: it’s time to adopt a more systematic, coherent approach to D&I.
ListenWhat Is It Like to Be a Software Engineer? from 2021-07-22T04:00
I am fascinated by coding. Seriously, how does it even work? And what is it like to be the person behind the code — a software engineer?
ListenWhat Does It Take to Be a Professional Photographer? from 2021-06-24T04:00
What does it take to become a professional photographer (and maybe even get your photos noticed by Beyoncé)?
ListenHow To Thrive When Everything Feels Terrible from 2021-06-18T04:00
Research shows that negativity causes us to shut down, stop communicating, and cease being helpful to others. But thriving—the mental state in which people feel a sense of vitality and learning — b...
ListenI Want to Play Video Games for a Living from 2021-06-11T04:00
Can you make a career out of playing video games? Short answer: Yes.
ListenBecoming Forever Employable from 2021-06-07T04:00
How can people stay viable and valuable throughout their careers?
ListenMake the Most of Relocating: The Costs from 2021-06-07T04:00
Despite the great potential of relocating for work, geographic moves present several possible drawbacks. (2 of 3)
ListenUnderstanding Inclusion: The Value of Real Inclusion at Work from 2021-06-07T04:00
Diversity does not always translate to inclusivity. How to ensure that your efforts are making your employees feel like they belong. (2 of 3)
ListenHow to Have Hybrid Meetings That Work for Everyone from 2021-06-07T04:00
As workplaces take tentative steps towards a new normal, social psychologist Heidi Grant shares best practices for interacting when some are in the office and some are remote.
ListenUnderstanding Inclusion: Why Belonging At Work Matters from 2021-06-07T04:00
Many diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace fall short of helping employees feel like they belong — and why this matters. (1 of 3)
ListenMake the Most of Relocating: Maximizing Your Move from 2021-06-07T04:00
Six ways to take full advantage of the benefits of relocation. (3 of 3)
ListenUnderstanding Inclusion: 4 Ways to Cultivate Belonging At Work from 2021-06-07T04:00
Real inclusion means your employees feel included, involved and accepted at work. (3 of 3)
ListenCan We Measure Bitcoin’s Impact on the Environment? from 2021-06-04T04:00
Today, Bitcoin consumes as much energy as a small country. This certainly sounds alarming — but the reality is a little more complicated, says Nic Carter, whose firm invests in public blockchain st...
ListenHow Crises Created Opportunities For Good Leadership from 2021-04-21T04:00
In these unprecedented times, corporate leaders’ principles are being put to the test. The best, says former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly, are rising to the challenge.
ListenChina’s New Innovation Advantage from 2021-04-13T04:00
China is achieving a new level of global competitiveness, thanks to its hyper-adaptive population.
ListenThis Feels Impossible from 2021-04-13T04:00
2020 was a rough year. And the start of 2021 doesn't feel like it's getting any easier. So how do you stay focused at work?
ListenHow Midsize Companies Can Compete with Digital Giants from 2021-04-09T04:00
How Midsize Companies Can Compete with Digital Giants
ListenHBR Asks: What Are NFTs, and Why Do They Matter? from 2021-03-26T04:00
NFTs are all over the news. We decided to take a closer look and figure out just what this bitcoin-adjacent technology is — and whether it's worth the hype.
ListenHow to Do Well - and Good - in Times of Crisis from 2021-03-10T06:00
In these unprecedented times, corporate leaders’ principles are being put to the test. The best, says former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly, are rising to the challenge.
ListenHBR Case Study: Competing Against Bling from 2021-02-12T05:00
How can an understated watch brand stand out against flashier, gem-encrusted offerings in China?
ListenHow to be Less Lonely at Work from 2021-02-08T05:00
Loneliness at work is a major predictor of burnout. But how do you turn co-workers into genuine friends?
ListenHow Apple Is Organized for Innovation: The Functional Organization from 2021-01-27T05:00
When Steve Jobs arrived back at Apple in 1997, he laid off general managers of all business units and combined disparate functional departments into one functional organization.
ListenHow Apple Is Organized for Innovation: Leadership at Scale from 2021-01-27T05:00
When Apple was smaller, it may have been reasonable to expect leaders to be experts on pretty much everything going on in their organizations. However, they now need to exercise greater discretion ...
ListenHow Apple Is Organized for Innovation: The Leadership Model from 2021-01-27T05:00
Apple leaders need deep expertise, immersion in details, and collaborative debate.
ListenThe Covid-19 Pandemic is Forcing Companies to Build AI Skills Quickly from 2021-01-20T05:00
A huge digital transformation is gaining speed, and to succeed firms must focus on their digital core.
ListenWhen Does Dr. Fauci Think "Normal" Will Happen? from 2021-01-19T05:00
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the U.S., returns to HBR Now to discuss the latest coronavirus surge, his expectations for a more effective vaccination roll-out, and when we...
ListenClosing the Opportunity Gap for Black Americans from 2021-01-15T05:00
Ken Frazier, CEO of Merck, is one of only four Black CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. He talks about his new initiative to close the opportunity gap for Black Americans and Merck’s own journey in the...
ListenWhat Has Panera's CEO Learned From the Pandemic? from 2021-01-12T05:00
Panera’s leader Niren Chaudhary has firsthand experience of leading through adversity.
ListenWant Your Team to Start Fresh in the New Year? Adam Grant Has Advice. from 2021-01-07T05:00
As more people get access to a Covid-19 vaccine, organizations are facing an opportunity for a real reset.
ListenHow to Throw a Virtual Work Party That Doesn’t Stink from 2020-12-15T05:00
Is there a way to make a virtual social event at work not stink?
ListenWhy the World’s “Scariest Economist” Thinks We’re at a Tipping Point from 2020-12-15T05:00
Mariana Mazzucato, who has been called “one of the three most important thinkers about innovation.” is urging all of us to seize the moment and remake a more fair, just, and equitable world for all.
ListenHow Does Netflix Approach Corporate Diversity? from 2020-12-08T05:00
How Does Netflix Approach Corporate Diversity?
ListenWhat Does PayPal’s CEO Think About Bitcoin? from 2020-12-01T05:00
PayPal CEO Dan Schulman's company is at the leading edge of both stakeholder capitalism and financial innovation.
ListenWant to Be Happier? Value Time Over Money from 2020-11-18T05:00
Here’s how to know if you’re making enough time for happiness, and what to do if you’re not.
ListenWhat Does “Just Be Yourself” Really Look Like at Work? from 2020-11-17T05:00
Everyone says to “be authentic” or “just be yourself” at work. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter?
ListenKeeping Employees Engaged Right Now from 2020-11-17T05:00
We speak with Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco Systems, on the future of work, on how American business can get back on track, and on the challenges of leading through crisis.
ListenHow to Be Ready for a Layoff from 2020-11-10T05:00
It never hurts to be prepared for the worst. Especially when it comes to losing your job.
ListenHow the Myth of Meritocracy Divided the U.S. from 2020-11-10T05:00
One week after a contentious U.S. election, we speak with Harvard political philosopher Michael J. Sandel about making sense of what’s happening in America.
ListenLeading Through Polarizing Times from 2020-11-04T05:00
On election day in the U.S. we talked with Harvard Business School's Frances X. Frei to discuss how we can best navigate the emotional and personal challenges of this moment.
ListenWhat’s the Point of LinkedIn, Anyway? from 2020-10-27T04:00
It’s the least fun social platform, but the most important for your career. Here’s how to make LinkedIn work for you.
ListenModerna’s Co-Founder on the Sprint for a Covid-19 Vaccine from 2020-10-27T04:00
Moderna could seek government approval for its Covid-19 vaccine as early as November.
ListenHow Industry Competition Theory Can Help Fix U.S. Politics from 2020-10-26T04:00
Unhealthy competition is at the root of political dysfunction. A famous business framework can help identify the best ways to fix it.
ListenCan History’s Innovators Teach Us How to Survive 2020? from 2020-10-21T04:00
When we look back at 2020, what will we have learned after a global health crisis, a national reckoning around racism, and a divisive election?
ListenHow to Deal with Remote Conflict from 2020-10-20T04:00
Disagreements between work colleagues can get even more uncomfortable and tricky to navigate when you can’t work them out in person.
ListenHow to Say No at Work from 2020-10-14T04:00
You may have wondered how to say no to a not-so-great request from your boss. Here’s how.
ListenHow Will the Covid-19 Crisis Reshape International Relations? from 2020-10-09T04:00
Which country is responding best to the global crisis, and is the era of globalization dead?
ListenHow Cubicles, Telecommuting, Personal Computers, and Email Changed the Way We Work from 2020-10-09T04:00
Can a brief history of the modern office help us understand changes happening today?
ListenI Tried Three Popular Productivity Methods and This is What I Learned from 2020-10-09T04:00
There’s a huge amount of productivity systems and time management strategies out there. But what actually works, and why?
ListenHow to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career in the Wake of the Covid-19 Crisis from 2020-10-09T04:00
How will the crisis affect the career paths of today's workforce. What are the new opportunities, and how can you write your own script for success?
ListenCoping with Anxiety and Uncertainty at Work from 2020-10-09T04:00
We often try to push away stress, fear, and anxiety. But success doesn't depend on rejecting these emotions — we can thrive because of them.
ListenHow to Build Your Mental Strength from 2020-10-09T04:00
First, realize there’s a difference between acting tough and actually being mentally strong.
ListenHow to (Really) Diversify Your Workforce from 2020-10-09T04:00
Why do many companies fail to create and sustain diverse workforces, even when they make it a priority?
ListenHow to Speak Up in Meetings from 2020-10-09T04:00
The meeting is almost over and you’ve been too nervous to say anything. We feel you. Here’s what to do.
ListenThe Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine from 2020-10-09T04:00
The CEO of Pfizer says his company is working to get a vaccine to the masses as quickly as possible — including those in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.
ListenHow to Make Virtual Meetings Feel More Real from 2020-10-09T04:00
Even though we can’t be physically together during the pandemic, is it possible to communicate more effectively through the grid like haze of video chats and virtual meetings?
ListenDemocracy Is in Trouble. Business Must Help Fix It. from 2020-07-28T04:00
Strengthening democracy is the only way to ensure the survival of free-market capitalism.
ListenDr. Anthony Fauci on What It Will Take to Beat the Pandemic from 2020-07-02T04:00
The U.S. is still dealing with the first wave of Covid-19, he says.
ListenHow to Answer the Question, “Tell Me About Yourself” from 2020-06-25T04:00
It may seem like a softball, but it's actually the toughest job interview question. Here's how to nail it.
ListenDuring Covid-19 Crisis, Leaders Must Resist Urge to Push Too Hard, Too Fast from 2020-06-10T04:00
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi CEO, Dr. Rakesh Suri, says the first step in leading his team was to slow down, take a deep breath, and align his team with a shared vision for action.
ListenWhat Leaders Must Do Today to Address Systemic Racism from 2020-06-04T04:00
How do we start real conversations about race in our organizations?
ListenUnderstanding the Economic Shock of the Covid-19 Crisis from 2020-05-21T04:00
Predicting the path ahead has become nearly impossible, but we can speculate about the size and scale of the economic shock.
ListenFinding Post-Pandemic Meaning With Arianna Huffington from 2020-05-11T04:00
How can we best take care of ourselves while we get through this pandemic? And how can we set ourselves up to thrive afterward?
ListenFind Your Grit in a Crisis from 2020-05-05T04:00
Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”, explains how to stay resilient in the face of the Covid-19 crisis.
ListenHow and When Will We Get Back to Work? from 2020-04-28T04:00
What’s the right way to reopen the U.S. for business? How do we balance safety and the need to get the economy going?
ListenHow to Actually Work...When You’re Working from Home from 2020-03-11T04:00
Because boundaries are fuzzy, you could either burn out or not get anything done.
ListenQuick Study: How to Stop Promoting Incompetent Men from 2020-03-11T04:00
Are there fewer women in management because we can’t discern between confidence and competence?
ListenQuick Study: How to Fire with Compassion from 2020-03-03T05:00
Firing needs to be handled well: the person you’re firing today could become a key contact or client tomorrow.
ListenQuick Study: How and When to Disrupt Your Career, and Yourself from 2020-02-10T05:00
If you’re comfortable but bored at your current position, you’re in the danger zone. Here are some ways to keep growing without leaving your company.
ListenShould You Sell Your Startup, or Find a New CEO? (Case Study) from 2020-01-29T05:00
Should a small company founder facing stalling growth sell to a competitor or hire a new CEO?
ListenQuick Study: The High Cost of Being a Working Mom in the U.S. from 2019-12-18T05:00
Government intervention is needed, but managers can take these steps right now.
ListenThe Explainer: The Case for More Silent Meetings from 2019-12-02T05:00
Talking meetings have much merit, but can also be subject to a host of problems.
ListenQuick Study: Stopping Yourself from Acting On Bad Impulses from 2019-11-25T05:00
It’s about training yourself to pause. Here's how.
ListenQuick Study: How to Make It as a Power Couple from 2019-10-08T04:00
Three challenges every successful couple must overcome.
ListenWhen Will We Reach Gender Equality? from 2019-09-24T04:00
Ten years? Fifty? Business students take their best guesses, and Melinda Gates explains why the real number is centuries away.
ListenThe Explainer: 4 Signs That Masculinity Contests Are Holding Back Your Company from 2019-08-15T04:00
For example, extreme hours are a badge of honor.
ListenStorytelling With Data: A Good Charts Workbook Tool from 2019-08-08T04:00
Scott Berinato, author of Good Charts and Good Charts Workbook, explains how storytelling with data is as simple as setup, conflict, and resolution.
Listen3 Questions to Answer in an Apology from 2019-07-22T04:00
Trust is not as fragile as people think — it can be rebuilt. And that process starts with a good apology.
ListenHow Does Marvel Studios Balance Continuity and Renewal? from 2019-06-24T04:00
In just a decade Marvel Studios has redefined the franchise movie. Their secret seems to be finding the right balance between creating innovative films and retaining enough continuity to make them ...
ListenUsing Improv to Unite Your Team from 2019-05-17T04:00
This behavioral scientist has spent her career studying team communication. But an improv comedy class taught her a lot about teamwork.
ListenExpanding the Pool of Job Candidates from 2019-04-16T04:00
Goldman Sachs is using asynchronous video interviews to reach a broader swath of job candidates.
ListenWrong Thinking: Solve Problems in New Ways from 2019-03-05T05:00
To come up with a great idea, sometimes it helps to start with a bad one.
ListenFacing Your Mid-Career Crisis from 2019-02-25T05:00
Philosophers ancient and modern offer tools for thinking through the shape of our careers and the attitudes we take toward them.
ListenUndercover Boss: A Fictionalized Case Study from 2019-02-19T05:00
An airline boss goes undercover to gather ideas for speeding up the cleaning of planes in between flights. Watch the video and let us know what you’d do.
ListenThe Explainer: Balancing Two Types of Company Performance from 2018-08-20T04:00
Most organizations only focus on one.
ListenWhiteboard Session: Every Business Is a Software Business from 2018-05-31T04:00
Five ways to manage your company like a software business.
ListenThe Authenticity Paradox from 2018-03-28T04:00
Learn how leaders can develop an "adaptively authentic" style in this video slide deck. Download a customizable version here.
ListenWhiteboard Session: How Does Blockchain Work? from 2017-09-20T04:00
The power of a distributed ledger.
ListenThe Explainer: How to Write a Great Business Plan from 2017-04-17T04:00
A business plan that asks -- and answers -- the right questions is a powerful tool.
ListenHow and When Selflessness at Work Backfires from 2017-03-29T04:00
Generosity burnout, explained.
ListenThe Benefits Employees Want Don't Always Cost a Lot from 2017-03-13T04:00
Work-life balance and flexibility rank highly.
ListenWhat Great Managers Do from 2017-02-24T05:00
Exceptional managers find and capitalize on their employees' unique strengths. Learn how they do it with this 6 minute video slide deck. Download a customizable version in Subscriber Exclusives.
ListenHow Non-English-Speaking Countries Stack Up on English Proficiency from 2017-02-16T05:00
It's the language of international business.
ListenThe Refresher: Regression Analysis from 2017-01-27T05:00
A two-minute guide to one of the most important types of data analysis.
ListenWhiteboard Session: 5 Questions to Help You Make Tough Decisions from 2017-01-19T05:00
Think about them as both a manager and a human being.
ListenWhiteboard Session: The Ingredients of Great Leadership from 2017-01-06T05:00
Historian Nancy Koehn explains.
ListenWhy Aren't More Companies Using Renewable Energy? from 2016-12-28T05:00
It's cheaper than ever.
ListenWhat Drives Salespeople in Different U.S. Regions from 2016-12-16T05:00
Based on a survey of 250 B2B salespeople.
ListenWhat Makes a Leader? from 2016-12-05T05:00
Emotional intelligence sets great leaders apart from the rest. Learn to recognize it in yourself and others with this 7 minute video slide deck. Download a customizable version in Subscriber Exclus...
ListenIn the Digital Age, Physical Assets Are a Burden from 2016-12-01T05:00
Investors prefer companies with less stuff.
ListenLack of Information Stokes Globalization Anxiety from 2016-11-23T05:00
The less we know about the world, the less we want to interact with it.
ListenThe Data on Who Takes "Bleisure" Trips from 2016-11-16T05:00
Everyone combines business travel and vacation.
ListenA 2x2 Matrix Explains Good vs. Great Leadership from 2016-11-10T05:00
The relationship between the two is not a continuum.
ListenWhy Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are So Important to the U.S. from 2016-11-02T04:00
Many of them are creating jobs.
ListenGender Equality Is Making Men Feel Discriminated Against from 2016-10-27T04:00
And it's shaping their politics.
ListenManagers Are Wasting Time and Money on People Problems from 2016-10-20T04:00
Don't fall into these five traps.
ListenMake Time for the Work That Matters from 2016-10-17T04:00
Reclaim up to one day a week for your most important work with this video slide deck. Download a customizable version in Subscriber Exclusives.
ListenWhy Better Technology Can Be Slower to Take Off from 2016-10-11T06:00
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