A conversation with Stephen Dubner on the impact of Freakonomics and bringing behavioral economics to the masses.

Agentic AI holds transformative potential, but only for those organizations that approach it with discipline and strategic intent. The market will not reward those who pursue agentic AI for its own sake or succumb to vendor hype—in fact, Gartner research…

Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled seven of our favorite tips on leading through uncertainty, from how to become a more courageous leader to how to communicate with…

Looking at challenges outside of your own company can lead to powerful change.

Middle managers—those crucial conduits between strategy and execution—feel less psychologically safe than both their bosses and their teams. New research shows that fear of failure, lack of peer support, and weak modeling from senior leaders are silencing…

Digital and virtual channels make B2B sales more efficient—but they can also make relationships brittle. When stakes are high and customer needs are ambiguous, showing up in person creates the trust, insight, and context that data and dashboards can’t deliver.…

Everyone has a set of beliefs that help them as they make decisions and interact with others. And while some can be helpful, others can hold a leader back — beliefs known as “hidden blockers.” One such blocker is the idea that “If I can do it, so can you…

Negotiation is often seen as a tradeoff between results and relationships, but analysis of nearly 1,000 real negotiations across 50 countries reveals that the best negotiators—called “integrated achievers”—excel at both. They consistently deliver strong substantive…

Yoga offers a framework for leading with energy, intuition, simplicity, and understanding. Its principles help leaders quiet fear, focus their energy, and make wiser, more human-centered decisions in a world increasingly shaped by technology. By cultivating…

As consumer expectations for brand values rise, many companies are unsure how to communicate social purpose without alienating customers. Research from NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business—conducted with seven major U.S. brands across industries—found…

Agentic AI systems can execute workflows, make decisions, and coordinate across departments. To realize its promise, companies must design workflows around outcomes and appoint mission owners who define the mission, steer both humans and AI agents, and own…

As of October 2025, the U.S. effective tariff rate stands at roughly 17%, its highest level in nearly a century. While the economic fallout has been milder than expected, thanks to surplus inventories, limited retaliation, and new trade deals with Washington…

There are a number of common pitfalls when an outgoing CEO assumes the role of board chair. There’s role confusion, in which employees default to the familiar leader, undermining the new one. Or there’s dysfunction when the former CEO continues to operate…

The most effective leaders know how and when to ask for executive backing. Some leaders wait too long, asking only after opposition has already set in. Others ask too soon, or when they don’t truly need it, unintentionally signaling dependence. Here is a…

Autonomous AI agents are transforming how consumers discover and buy products—often completing the entire customer journey from research to checkout without a human click. This “agent-to-agent” (A2A) commerce is reshaping competition across industries, forcing…

In this HBR Executive Live, former PepsiCo chair and CEO Indra Nooyi joins HBR editor at large Adi Ignatius for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from her personal career journey to her advice on addressing AI and geopolitical disruption. Nooyi, a…

How should the energy company allocate capital between proven thermal assets and emerging renewable technologies?

A conversation with executive coach Muriel Wilkins about how to overcome self-limiting beliefs.

Anxiety about the rapid rise of generative AI is not irrational. In fact, it is deeply logical. Our nervous system is designed to react to sudden change and perceived threats, and the impact of this technology on our work lives certainly fits the mold. But…

After covering for open roles for a long time, leaders may struggle to adjust their schedules and responsibilities once new hires have filled the positions. While they should have more time on their calendar to focus on their individual responsibilities and…