Great CEOs don’t just lead; they build systems that turn the noise of internal and external tension into signal, discomfort ...

When you’ve landed a star employee , it’s tempting to think they’ll solve all your problems from day one. But even the most ...

Leadership theory suggests CEOs should focus on high-level issues such as strategy and resource allocation. These authors ...

During former CEO Lew Frankfort’s tenure at Coach, he emphasized that the leadership team needed to be “investment-grade,” ...

The second year of a CEO’s tenure is a crucible. It’s when early promises are tested, scrutiny intensifies, and the margin ...

Yesterday we shared five ways “being yourself” can backfire at work. Here are four more ways authenticity can damage your reputation—and how to take a more strategic approach. Taking full credit. Even ...

Many high-growth firms treat acquisitions as a race, pursuing rapid dealmaking to stay ahead of competitors. But new research ...

HBR’s definitive articles on developing strategy in the age of AI. By studying 100 companies, researchers have identified four ways to strategically implement the technology. Konstantinos Trantopoulos ...

You’ve likely been told to “just be yourself” at work—but that’s not always good advice. What feels authentic to you may harm how others perceive your competence, reliability, or professionalism. Here ...

As companies pour trillions into transformation efforts, few see lasting results. That’s because most organizations approach ...

At Barton Creek Technologies, Anna Chen, the chief human resources officer, faces a dilemma over the company’s performance ...

The HBR Executive Playbook on building an organization where customer success is the foundation of long-term growth. by Rachel DuRose Customer-centric organizations follow a simple principle: ...