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Harvard Business Review, page 9

by HBR · English

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Why Senior Leaders Should Cease Having So Many One-on-OnesThe episode argues senior leaders should stop scheduling too many one-on-one meetings because they fragment governance, reinforce functional silos, cause decision “repackaging,” and can fuel…10 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
The Explainer: The 5 Forces That Enable Companies to SucceedMichael Porter’s “five forces” framework for industry competition and profitability—buyers, suppliers, substitutes, new entrants, and existing rivals—plus how understanding the forces enables better…10 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
Why Shouldn't Work on VacationWorking during weekends/holiday breaks feels less intrinsically motivating because it clashes with expectations that leisure time should be relaxing.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Mastering the Skill of Persuasion | HBR IdeaCast | PodcastHow to persuade resistant people by diagnosing barriers to change rather than “pushing” with more facts.9 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 13 chapters
Making the Time to Build Your Side HustleHow to start and sustain a side hustle while working full-time, using time-management tactics.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
Masterclass: Transformation Begins with Doing LessA leadership “masterclass” arguing that transformation starts by doing less—launching fewer projects and being comfortable stopping/closing them.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Can Hobbies Actually Make You a Better Person?The episode argues that prioritizing hobbies can make you a better person by reducing stress, improving mood, and boosting creativity and confidence, even when life is busy.9 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 7 chapters
Do You Keep Burning Out?Burnout and how to prevent quitting jobs when you’re tired and unfocused. Guest backgrounds: No named guests or bios appear; the host/coach answers in a “one minute or less” leadership Q&A format.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
What is Web3?Explains “Web3” (Web 3.0) as the next stage after Web 1.0 (read-only static pages) and Web 2.0 (read-write, dominated by centralized platforms).9 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
What Having a "Growth Mindset" Actually MeansThe episode explains what a “growth mindset” really means, correcting common misconceptions and describing how individuals and organizations can practice it.9 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
The Explainer: How to Operate as a DisruptorExplains disruptive innovation (Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen) and how smaller companies can beat industry giants by serving overlooked, low-cost customers, then improving to…9 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
5 Ways to Infuse Diversity and Inclusion Into Your OrganizationHow to infuse diversity and inclusion (D&I) into an organization as a mindset and core business practice, not a special initiative.9 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
HBR Asks: What Are NFTs, and Why Should They Matter?Explains NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as one-of-a-kind digital objects, how they work via blockchain’s distributed ledger, and why they matter for business beyond cryptocurrency.9 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
Raytheon CEO Gregory Hayes: How Ukraine Has Highlighted Gaps in US Defense TechnologiesRaytheon Technologies CEO Gregory Hayes discusses how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is exposing gaps in US defense technology, and how Raytheon is responding across weapons effectiveness, ESG,…9 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 17 chapters
The Future You Is Tougher Than You ThinkHow to build resilience during personal change by reframing it as an opportunity to become a “tougher” future self; discusses behavioral science and the “end of history illusion.” Guest backgrounds:…9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
To Lead Better, Shift the Assumptions That Hold You BackLeading better by shifting limiting assumptions, especially moving from “I can’t make mistakes” perfectionism to a belief that you can change and improve.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Are You Too Direct at Work?A one-minute leadership coaching segment on handling feedback that you’re “too direct” at work, especially when your intent is good but others experience discomfort.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
A Non-Programmer's 10-Minute Guide to Using GenAIHow non-programmers can use generative AI (ChatGPT/Bing) effectively: avoid treating it like Google, use context/personas, iterate, fact-check sources, and apply step-by-step prompting to do market…9 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 5 chapters
Lean Into Imposter Syndrome, Don't Yield to ItImposter syndrome in high-achieving “strivers,” why it’s common, and how to respond—lean in to insecurity as a growth signal rather than yielding to it.9 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
To Sound Like a Leader, Think About What You Say, and How and When you Say ItHow to develop an “executive voice” by choosing what you say, how you say it, when you say it, who you say it to, and whether it fits the meeting context.9 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
The Five Competitive Forces That Mold StrategyMichael Porter explains his updated “Five Competitive Forces” strategy framework (reaffirming, updating, and extending his 1979 “How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy”).9 Jul 2026 · 18 min · 13 chapters
Tech at Work: How to Leverage Digital Collaboration Tools EffectivelyDigital collaboration tools at work—how to avoid tool overload and choose the right technologies for tasks. Guest: Paul Leonardi, professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
Your AI Investments Haven't Paid Off. Should You Pump the Brakes?A discussion of an MIT study claiming 95% of generative AI investments don’t produce positive returns, and whether this signals an AI bubble or a long-term shift.9 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
Lead Through Change by Envisioning What's PossibleHow leaders can manage change by imagining alternative futures (“Possible Selves”) rather than clinging to what they know.9 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters