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The largest US companies have a $9 trillion deficit in shareholder value. That’s the gap between the market capitalization of the bulk of the S&P 500 in January 2025 and the value those ...

IMD leadership professor and social psychologist Jennifer Jordan offers tactics for navigating seven key tensions every leader must balance. In the past, executives were usually taught to practice ...

The $13 trillion global construction industry has long struggled with inefficiencies, delays, and corruption. Traditionally, these have been hard to avoid. The industry is highly fragmented and ...

When someone asks me, “What’s the most important ingredient every company needs to be successful?” My answer is always great talent. A company’s ability to deliver depends on having the ...

Whether you’re a recent graduate, a mid-career professional seeking a change, or an executive looking to enhance leadership skills, a career coach can be an invaluable resource. A 2021 Harris ...

A conversation with HBR senior editor Kevin Evers on unexpected takeaways from the music industry icon’s career. Whether you’re a fan of Taylor Swift or not, no one can deny her success as ...

An interview with executive coach Melody Wilding on managing up. As you advance in your career, you develop the skills to lead teams and manage direct reports. But no matter your role or seniority ...

Have you ever been on the receiving end of vague feedback? Maybe your manager has said that “you need to be more strategic.” Or perhaps they’ve mentioned that they want to see you “deepen ...

If you’re not testing, you’re guessing—and that’s risky. Stefan Thomke, professor at Harvard Business School, says running experiments can give companies tremendous value, but too often ...

It’s Monday morning again. You’re sluggish, unmotivated, and already longing for the weekend. Like the vast majority of working adults, you spend your free time resting—maybe binging your ...

A year ago, I wrote a piece here about how people were really using gen AI. That article seemed to hit a note: It was popular, featured in viral posts, and the beautiful accompanying infographic ...