A PwC analysis shows that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound may be catalyzing a behavioral and economic shift that’s on par with major technological breakthroughs. A transformation that begins with biology is now cascading across categories once…

Organizations, like people, move through different seasons, each with its own rhythms and demands. Most leaders are rewarded for driving the organization hard and fast. But the wiser leaders learn to pause and ask, “What season are we in, and what kind of…

The CFO’s role is no longer just to hold the purse strings tightly and say “no.” Rather, CFOs are increasingly looked to as growth drivers, responsible for accelerating the top line while protecting the bottom line. In this week’s HBR Executive Agenda, editor…

The C-suite can be an isolating and stressful place, with many executives struggling to find the balance between caring for their businesses and caring for themselves. As AI continues to disrupt industries and geopolitical tensions rise, the pressure on senior…

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One leader works on a better approach to his performance in meetings with senior leadership.

With trust and engagement at an all-time low, companies need to help leaders strengthen human skills such as self-awareness, clear communication, and compassion. Though the adoption of AI is creating uncertainty about workplace disruption, it also offers…

Frontline employees’ close contact with customers and processes often put them in the best position to generate innovative ideas. However, in most companies, middle managers act as critical gatekeepers—balancing the potential of these ideas against personal…

Leaders often mask their true emotions to meet workplace demands, but this “surface acting” can trigger a cycle of exhaustion and disengagement that can be hard to break. New research shows that when energy is low, leaders default to faking enthusiasm, which…

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…