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Anyone Can Learn to Be a Better Leader
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleYou just have to put in the work. -
Stay Cool Under Pressure - Without Appearing Cold
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleYou don't want your team to think you don't care. -
Leading by Letting Go
Sales & Marketing Digital ArticleLessons from an American Express exec who threw out the script. -
Blockbuster's Former CEO on Sparring with an Activist Shareholder
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleWhen John Antioco joined Blockbuster in 1997, outsiders were predicting that the bricks-and-mortar video rental business would be killed off by market... -
Powerful People Are Better Liars
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleAccording to studies done by Dana Carney of Columbia Business School, powerful people are better liars. The stress of lying produces involuntary physiological... -
Power Failure in Management Circuits
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Broken Trust
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The Leading Edge
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleWelcome to The Leading Edge. I will be writing about the practical-but-difficult challenges that confront leaders every day. I will focus on issues that... -
Leading in Times of Trauma (HBR OnPoint Enhanced Edition)
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleAn employee is diagnosed with cancer or loses a family member unexpectedly. An earthquake destroys an entire section of a city, leaving hundreds dead,... -
The Irresistible Power of Storytelling as a Strategic Business Tool
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Uber’s New CEO Will Have to Win on Two Fronts Simultaneously
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Four Tools For Defeating Denial
Leadership Digital ArticleDenial dogged my travels around the world these past weeks. At a World Economic Forum gathering in Dubai just before Dubai World’s debt problems made headlines, the head Sheikh touted Dubai’s superiority over the West for problems that Dubai had seemingly avoided. But the idle cranes and empty buildings I saw were monuments to denial […] -
Forgive and Remember: How a Good Boss Responds to Mistakes
Managing people Digital ArticleRecently, I posted a list of 12 Things Good Bosses Believe. Now I’m following up by delving into each one of them. This post is about the eighth belief: “One of the best tests of my leadership — and my organization — is “what happens after people make a mistake?” I have authored or co-authored […] -
Women, Power, and Influence
Organizational Development Digital ArticleToday, women comprise nearly 50% of the U.S. workforce, but they still aren't earning as much as men, rising as high, or having an equal voice in decision-making.... -
In a Real Emergency, Should Your Company or Your Community Come First?
Decision making and problem solving Digital ArticleA fictional bank CEO must make a fast decision in the face of an unthinkable crisis. What would you do in his place? Editors’ Note: This fictional case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, and your comments will be considered for publication in the magazine. We’ll email you if your […] -
Find the Real Power in Your Organization
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleDo the managers who are in the highest tiers of leadership at your company also feel the greatest sense of responsibility? Moreover, do they actually... -
Ask JPMorgan’s Dimon: Not Everyone Follows the Leader
Power and influence Digital ArticleJust a few days ago James Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, was riding high. Not only did he pick up Bear Stearns in what amounted to a fire sale – shares that only a year ago fetched $159 a piece were going for $2 – he was heralded for doing so. Seen as a savior, […] -
Leadership Training Can Pay Huge Dividends for Midsize Companies
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Steve Jobs and the Purpose of the Corporation
Organizational Development Digital ArticleIn the torrent of commentary following Steve Jobs' death, few have noted that his career and his company say something profound in the endless debate... -
To Improve Your Social Savvy, Work on Your Spatial Skills
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleA new study uncovers a correlation between people's spatial skills and their social intelligence. Can strengthening your ability in one area improve your...
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The Psychology of CEO Succession
Management Digital ArticleChoosing the company's next leader is one of the most crucial decisions a board makes. Yet directors, incumbents, and incoming leaders routinely underestimate... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Kristen Part 3
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Kristen, an accommodations coordinator, about an issue she's facing working with a colleague... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Kristen Part 2
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Kristen, an accommodations coordinator, about an issue she's facing working with a colleague... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Kristen Part 5
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Kristen, an accommodations coordinator, about an issue she's facing working with a colleague... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Kristen Part 4
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Kristen, an accommodations coordinator, about an issue she's facing working with a colleague... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Mark Part 3
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Mark, a tour coordinator on her team, about an issue involving one of their most popular... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Kristen Part 1
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Kristen, an accommodations coordinator, about an issue she's facing working with a colleague... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Mark Part 4
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Mark, a tour coordinator on her team, about an issue involving one of their most popular... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Mark Part 1
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Mark, a tour coordinator on her team, about an issue involving one of their most popular... -
TEAG01: Empower Your Teams to Solve Problems: Anna and Mark Part 2
Management VideoAnna, a tour operations manager, is approached by her team member Mark, a tour coordinator on her team, about an issue involving one of their most popular... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety: Meeting Part 4
Management VideoCamilla and Nate discussed a strategy to decrease insurance premiums on a tight timeline. Camila will now gather the entire team to talk about how they'll... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety: Meeting Part 5
Management VideoCamilla and Nate discussed a strategy to decrease insurance premiums on a tight timeline. Camila will now gather the entire team to talk about how they'll... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety: Meeting Part 6
Management VideoCamilla and Nate discussed a strategy to decrease insurance premiums on a tight timeline. Camila will now gather the entire team to talk about how they'll... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety
Management VideoCamila, VP of Product Management leads a team responsible for a new insurance pricing model. Nate, a data analyst on her team, raises concerns about delivering... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety: Meeting Part 1
Management VideoCamilla and Nate discussed a strategy to decrease insurance premiums on a tight timeline. Camila will now gather the entire team to talk about how they'll... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety WGLL
Management VideoCamila, VP of Product Management leads a team responsible for a new insurance pricing model. Her Team member Nate, a data analyst, expresses concerns... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety: Meeting Part 3
Management VideoCamilla and Nate discussed a strategy to decrease insurance premiums on a tight timeline. Camila will now gather the entire team to talk about how they'll... -
DHPT01: Foster Psychological Safety: Meeting Part 2
Management VideoCamilla and Nate discussed a strategy to decrease insurance premiums on a tight timeline. Camila will now gather the entire team to talk about how they'll... -
Research: What Companies Don’t Know About How Workers Use AI
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You’re Back from Your Leadership Development Program. Now What?
Developing employees Digital ArticleHow to take what you’ve learned and apply it on the job.
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Glass-Shattering Leaders: Ilene H. Lang
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The Night Ministry: Facing the Loss of a Founder
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Paul Hamann was senior vice president of The Night Ministry, a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization. In October 2003 he received a phone call from... -
The "Garbage Lady" Cleans Up Kampala: Turning Quick Wins into Lasting Change, Epilogue
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Strategies for Firm Positioning: The Case of McDonald's in 2015 (B)
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Seaside Organics
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The University of Virginia Health System: The Next Generation of Quality Care and Patient Safety (A)
Technology & Operations Case Study11.95View Details This case examines the transformation of the University of Virginia Health System (UVAHS) into a leader of operational excellence focused on both patient... -
George Washington and the Foundations of American Democracy
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Case Study11.95View Details George Washington is perhaps the most well-known of the U.S.'s founding fathers because of his political and military achievements. However, Washington... -
T-Systems South Africa: Contextual Leadership of Shared Value
Technology & Operations Case Study11.95View Details In June 2017, the managing director of T-Systems South Africa (TSSA) was considering how best to inspire stakeholders to join his movement towards contributing... -
Robert Whelan and the Student Loan Crisis (B)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study5.00View Details Bob Whelan developed an idea with partners that was a seed before his fellowship year and addressed a significant national challenge - college financing... -
Entrepreneurship Reading: Becoming an Entrepreneurial Leader
15.90View Details Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, reasoning, and leading. Successful entrepreneurs identify a creative way to address a marketplace problem or need.... -
GE's Imagination Breakthroughs: The Evo Project
Organizational Development Case Study11.95View Details In September 2003, Jeff Immelt challenged the business leaders at GE to come up with "Imagination Breakthroughs," innovative new projects that would serve... -
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation: Leading Transformational Change
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details The case describes the transformation of the large independent oil and gas company, Anadarko. The company had fallen into bad times as a consequence... -
Rick Drumm (B)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study5.00View Details Rick Drumm (his real name), once a teen-age drumming contest winner, is facing the most promising, but also the most challenging, career transition in... -
"Pressing the Right Buttons": Jennifer Musisi for New City Leadership
Management Case Study11.95View Details Jennifer Musisi, a career civil servant with the Uganda Revenue Authority, was appointed by President Museveni as executive director (equivalent to city... -
Walking the IPO Catwalk: Rent the Runway's Public Offering
Management Case Study11.95View Details This case examines Rent the Runway (RTR), a company that provided its customers the luxury of getting to wear the hottest designer fashions without having... -
Managing Your Boss (Harvard Business Review Classics)
9.99View Details Managing your boss: Isn't that merely manipulation? Corporate cozying up? Not according to John Gabarro and John Kotter. In this handy guidebook, the... -
Leveraging Difference for Organizational Excellence: Managing Diversity Differently
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Leaders who leverage difference are able to take a fresh stance! This note explores the proposition that the "diversity is good for business" premise... -
Tragedy on Everest
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Case Study11.95View Details This case describes the tragedy that occurred on Everest in 1996 - when teams led by highly-skilled guides got caught in a terrible storm, causing the... -
Negotiating a New Agreement (G): John Jackson -Owner of the Compton Clovers
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Investing in the Climate Transition at Neuberger Berman
Management Case Study11.95View Details By mid-2023, Neuberger Berman (NB), an active asset manager, had grown its assets under management to about half a trillion dollars and took pride in...
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Anyone Can Learn to Be a Better Leader
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleYou just have to put in the work. -
Stay Cool Under Pressure - Without Appearing Cold
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleYou don't want your team to think you don't care. -
Leading by Letting Go
Sales & Marketing Digital ArticleLessons from an American Express exec who threw out the script. -
Glass-Shattering Leaders: Ilene H. Lang
Organizational Development Case Study11.95View Details Ilene Lang started her career in technology at a time when the tech sector was new and women had only recently entered the workplace in large numbers.... -
Stop Micromanaging and Give People the Help They Really Need
20.18View Details A conversation with UCL associate professor Colin Fisher about the right and wrong ways to help. -
Blockbuster's Former CEO on Sparring with an Activist Shareholder
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleWhen John Antioco joined Blockbuster in 1997, outsiders were predicting that the bricks-and-mortar video rental business would be killed off by market... -
Powerful People Are Better Liars
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleAccording to studies done by Dana Carney of Columbia Business School, powerful people are better liars. The stress of lying produces involuntary physiological... -
The Night Ministry: Facing the Loss of a Founder
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Paul Hamann was senior vice president of The Night Ministry, a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization. In October 2003 he received a phone call from... -
Power Failure in Management Circuits
Business communication Magazine ArticleThe position, not the person, often determines whether a manager has power. -
Broken Trust
Organizational Development Digital ArticleTrust is essential for businesses. But many have abused stakeholders' faith in them. Facebook failed to safeguard users' data. Volkswagen cheated on emissions...