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HBR IdeaCast

Harvard Business Reviewhbr.org
A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.
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Episodes

Be a Superboss

Lorne Michaels, Bill Walsh, Alice Waters–all have had a disproportionate impact in their respective industries through their knack for collecting and inspiring great talent. We hear how they do it from Sydney Finkelstein, the Steven Roth Professor of Management in Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and the author of "Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Manage the Flow of Talent".

Feb 11, 201619 minEp. 509

How to Give Constructive Feedback

Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman have administered thousands of 360-degree assessments through their consulting firm, Zenger/Folkman. This has given them a wealth of information about who benefits from criticism, and how to deliver it.

Feb 05, 201619 minEp. 508

Being Happier at Work

Emma Seppälä, Stanford researcher and author of "The Happiness Track," explains the proven benefits of a positive outlook; simple ways to increase your sense of well-being; and why it's not about being ecstatic or excited all the time.

Jan 28, 201616 minEp. 507

Stop Focusing on Your Strengths

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, professor at University College London and Columbia University and CEO of Hogan Assessments, explains how the fad for strengths-based coaching may actually be weakening us.

Jan 21, 201616 minEp. 506

Make Peace with Your Inner Critic

Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big, explains how to deal with self-doubt (or help someone else manage theirs).

Jan 14, 201614 minEp. 505

Achieve Your Goals (Finally)

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It" and "9 Things Successful People Do Differently," explains how to actually stick to your resolutions this year.'

Jan 08, 201621 minEp. 504

Life’s Work: Neil deGrasse Tyson

In every issue, we feature a conversation with someone who's been wildly successful outside the traditional business world. This time, it's an astrophysicist.

Dec 17, 201517 minEp. 501

Becoming a More Authentic Leader

Bill George, Harvard Business School professor and author of "Discover Your True North," gives advice to both new and experienced leaders.

Dec 10, 201516 minEp. 500

The Creator of WordPress

Matt Mullenweg, founder and CEO of Automattic, on growth, leadership, and mindfulness.

Sep 11, 201517 minEp. 485

Salman Rushdie on Creativity and Criticism

The acclaimed writer describes how he develops his novels, what he expects from reviewers, and why business people should still read fiction.

Aug 20, 201517 minEp. 481

Become a Better Listener

Mark Goulston, psychiatrist and author of "Just Listen," explains how.

Aug 13, 201521 minEp. 480
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