It’s risky to rely on raising prices or absorbing costs to generate enough extra profit to cover new tariffs. To succeed during these turbulent times, managers need to broaden their thinking on pricing and roll out new strategies. Regardless of whether tariffs…

The reality of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) today is complex. Research and practical experience reveal that some initiatives have successfully raised awareness of individual biases and systemic barriers, while others have fallen short and in some…

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Leading a high-performing sales team requires a personalized talent management approach. Salespeople’s needs evolve throughout their careers, and while sales managers often focus on competencies, motivation, and results, they often overlook career stage as…

While U.S.–China trade tensions have drawn intense attention, business leaders who focus too narrowly on tariffs risk missing a deeper, longer-term shift. China’s economic strategy—centered on reducing dependence on foreign firms, building domestic dominance…

The emotional tenor of a leader’s expressions can have a major impact on their team. While positivity can make their workers feel supported and inspired, negativity can sometimes help employees understand how to grow. In a new study, researchers examined…

Stakeholder trust in their leadership teams’ ability to handle volatility and uncertainty is at an all-time low. Unlike routine market or organizational challenges where there’s past experience from which to draw wisdom, what makes the current forces leaders…

Family businesses often operate on trust and inherited roles, but without formal policies, they risk misaligned expectations and legal ambiguity. The Rossis, a third-generation family in the hospitality industry, faced a crisis when a cousin who worked in…

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In this roundtable discussion, HBR Editor at Large Adi Ignatius speaks with three experts about how organizations are navigating the prospect of new U.S. tariffs, especially on China, and the potential reshaping of global trade and supply chains. They discuss…

A conversation with space experts Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau on the government’s role in fostering competition and innovation.

Predictions about the demise of middle management aren’t new. But with the rise of AI and a trend toward flatter organizations, could these predictions soon come true? Perspectives from three groups of experts suggest that businesses will still need middle…

Employee mental health challenges significantly impact companies worldwide. Large multinational companies face unique obstacles in implementing effective mental health initiatives due to their diverse workforce and complex organizational structures. Despite…

A discussion of the company’s strategy to use AI to offer new edtech products.

This article presents a new methodology for relative valuation that incorporates artificial intelligence. The methodology uses AI to review historical data—such as revenues, earnings, and debt levels—to detect patterns and relationships related to historical…

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When leaders have misconceptions of what empathy entails, they don’t know how to practice it—or they practice it badly. Many don’t bother to intentionally lead with empathy at all, and the stakes are high for those who don’t: low morale, poor retention, and…

Improving performance requires trust, empathy—and a bit of tough love.

Sean Jacobsohn, founder of the Failure Museum, shares notable product failures and the lessons we can learn from them.