Harvard Business School
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Scrap the big new year's resolutions. Make 6 simple changes instead
Self-improvement doesn't need to be painful, especially during a pandemic. Rather than set yet another gym goal, look inward, retrain your brain, and get outside, says Hirotaka Takeuchi.
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Can our parenting struggles make us better leaders?
Like parents, leaders must know when to impose control and when to step back. Ranjay Gulati reflects on the benefits of authoritative leadership, and what it takes to achieve it
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Want to build better leaders? Focus on mindset, skills, knowledge
Too many companies fail to see the potential of their best middle managers—and lose them to other firms. Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle offer a framework for helping these promising leaders grow
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The popular stock metric that can lead investors astray
Investors may rely too heavily on a financial measure that no longer reflects the economic fundamentals of modern business. What should investors do? Research by Charles C.Y. Wang and colleagues
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Team success starts with the individual—and with love
Many leaders see teams as collective units, but helping individual members reach their potential—personally and professionally—can open new opportunities. Ranjay Gulati looks at the philosophy of famed football coach Pete Carroll.
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Want hybrid work to succeed? Trust, don't track, employees
Many companies want employees back at desks, but workers want more flexibility than ever. Tsedal Neeley offers three rules for senior managers trying to forge a new hybrid path
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Dying to lead: How reaching the top can kill you sooner
A study of General Electric employees by Tom Nicholas shows how the stress of chasing professional success can shorten an executive's life
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Readers ask: How can I gain power and influence?
Who has the real power in an organization? Julie Battilana says it comes down to two questions. She discusses power and more on Working Knowledge's "Office Hours" series
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Managers, here's how to bond with new hires remotely
Worried about engaging interns and new employees in a hybrid world? Research by Iavor I. Bojinov and Prithwiraj Choudhury shows how "virtual watercooler" sessions can make all the difference
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For entrepreneurs, the benefits of slowing down
After several heady months for startups, Jeffrey Bussgang offers radical advice for founders this summer: just chill
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What pirates can teach us about leadership
Despite his reputation for ruthlessness, Blackbeard ran a surprisingly progressive and equitable ship. Francesca Gino highlights three lessons for today's leaders from the golden age of piracy