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Harvard Business Review, page 6

by HBR · English

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Discover the September-October 2019 Issue of HBRThe episode appears to reference the September–October 2019 issue of Harvard Business Review (HBR), likely discussing or introducing content from that issue.30 Jul 2026 · 2 min
What's the Most Effective Negotiation Tactic?The most effective negotiation tactic, based on AI analysis of negotiation recordings. Guests: No specific guests are named; the episode credits “three researchers” who built an AI algorithm.29 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Deliver Hard News with CompassionHow leaders should deliver hard news with compassion, distinguishing compassion from empathy and outlining a four-part approach.28 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Why You’re Bad at Disagreeing (And How to Fix It)How to disagree better at work by focusing on visible behaviors that signal receptiveness to opposing views, not on winning or just having “positive intent.” Key claims: Most people don’t naturally…27 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 14 chapters
Leisure's Not a Luxury. It's a Requirement for Top LeadersThe episode argues that leisure is a requirement for top leaders, not a luxury.27 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
If Your Team Never Fails, It Isn’t LearningHow “super teams” improve over time by taking small risks, seeking frequent feedback, and rewarding innovation; improvement requires experimentation and failure, not perfection.26 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 6 chapters
The Power of Mattering at Work“mattering” at work—argues disengagement/burnout/quiet quitting stem from feeling insignificant, not laziness.24 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
The Economic Data Business Leaders Should Be WatchingHow business leaders should interpret fast-changing economic policy and uncertainty, and which “signals” to track beyond headline noise.24 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Amazon's Take on Return-to-OfficeAmazon’s rationale for return-to-office (RTO) three days a week, arguing that in-person collaboration improves invention and cultural transmission.24 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
The Cost of Employee DisengagementThe cost of employee disengagement and how to redesign the employee experience. Guests: Deborah Perry-Pushoni (co-author with the host of Employment is Dead).23 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
How to Be Confident as a First-Time ManagerA first-time manager (newly promoted to manage 43 people) with no company training asks how to be confident, stay productive, solve problems, and avoid being seen as an “a-hole.” Guests: Not…23 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
In a Slump at Work? Try This.How to stay motivated and regain momentum when you feel stuck at work, even if you’re performing but not progressing.23 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
4 Ways to Get More Done in Less TimeFour productivity tactics to get more done in less time—use your body clock, plan the day the night before with micro-level scheduling, create location/time rituals for different work types, and…22 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 1 chapter
Is AI Driving Productivity or Fueling Burnout?Whether AI is truly boosting productivity or instead increasing workload and burnout, given a mismatch between expectations and day-to-day work design.21 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
DEI Isn’t Enough; Companies Need Anti-Racist Leadership | HBR IdeaCastThe episode argues that DEI statements aren’t enough; companies need anti-racist leadership that changes culture through systems, especially at the CEO and middle-management levels.21 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
Creating More Resilient Supply Chains | HBR IdeaCast | PodcastHow global supply chains became fragile during COVID-19 and what companies can do to build resilience without necessarily raising consumer prices.21 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
How to Tell the Difference Between a Strong Instinct and a Knee-Jerk ReactionHow to distinguish a strong instinct from a knee-jerk reaction by separating emotion from deeper “gut feel,” described as layered pattern recognition from lived experience, memory, and subconscious…20 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview: The Harvard Business Review GuideHow to prepare for the “Do you have any questions for me?” moment in a job interview, using 38 Harvard Business Review–style questions to assess fit and demonstrate you’re the right hire.20 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
The Innovation System Behind Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine | HBR IdeaCast | PodcastHow Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine emerged from a repeatable “innovation system” designed to produce breakthroughs in non-adjacent, initially speculative scientific spaces, rather than incremental…20 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 9 chapters
Does the CMO Role Need an Update?Whether the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) title needs updating as marketing now must drive revenue, lead digital transformation, build brands, and deliver seamless omnichannel customer experiences.19 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters
ActOne Group Founder Janice Bryant Howroyd: Never Compromise Your Values in a Quest to SucceedJanice Bryant Howroyd, founder/CEO of ActOne Group, discusses building a global employment and management company while “never compromising” personal values, navigating race and gender barriers, and…19 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 21 chapters
Defining and Adapting Your Leadership Style | HBR IdeaCast | PodcastThis HBR IdeaCast episode explains how to define and adapt your leadership style when feedback feels vague (“not ready,” “no gravitas,” “off-putting”).19 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
What's Stopping Innovation in Tech?What prevents innovation in tech, focusing on organizational culture and how companies get “stuck” on past successes.18 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
Difficult People: What to Do When All Else Fails / The Harvard Business Review GuideLast-resort strategies for handling difficult coworkers when earlier relationship efforts fail, drawing on a Harvard Business Review-style guide.18 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 3 chapters