How Unusual CEOs Drive Value
William Thorndike, investor and author of "The Outsiders," looks at some less-known but more effective executives.
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Are You the “Real You” in the Office?
Harvard's Robert Kegan on companies that do really personal development.
Identify Your Primary Customer
Robert Simons, Harvard Business School professor, says companies still struggle to choose the right customer.
Our Bizarre Fascination with Stories of Doom
Andrew O'Connell, HBR editor, explains why we find tales of disaster so compelling.
Is Work-Family Conflict Reaching a Tipping Point?
Stewart D. Friedman, Wharton professor and author of "Baby Bust," presents new research.
Why So Many Emerging Giants Flame Out
John Jullens of Booz & Company says multinationals from China and other emerging markets must learn to innovate and manage quality while remaining nimble.
We Need Economic Forecasters Even Though We Can’t Trust Them
Walter Friedman, director of the Business History Initiative at Harvard Business School, on the pioneers of market prediction.
How the U.S. Can Regain its Edge
Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, says the U.S. can remain a global leader only if it addresses issues at home.
John Cleese Has a Serious Side
The iconic comedian speaks with HBR's Adi Ignatius about work, life, and, yes, comedy.
Getting Excellence to Spread
Bob Sutton, Stanford University professor, talks about his book, "Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less" (coauthored by Huggy Rao).
Building the Agile Workforce
Jeffrey Joerres, CEO of ManpowerGroup, on finding the talent you need in an unpredictable world.
Salman Khan on the Online Learning Revolution
The founder of the Khan Academy talks with HBR senior editor Alison Beard.
The Management Style of Robert Gates
The former Secretary of Defense talks with HBR editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius about his new book, "Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War."
Nomadic Leaders Need Roots
Gianpiero Petriglieri, professor at INSEAD, on the new global elite.
The Condensed January-February 2014 Magazine
Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.
The Management Myths Hurting Your Business
Freek Vermeulen of London Business School explains how best practices become bad practices.
The Economics of Online Dating
Paul Oyer, Stanford economist and the author of "Everything I Ever Needed to Know About Economics I Learned from Online Dating," explains the marketplace of online love.
Reduce Stress with Mindfulness
Maria Gonzalez, author of "Mindful Leadership," explains how to minimize stress -- not just manage it. Contains a brief guided breathing exercise.
The Big Benefits of a Little Thanks
Francesca Gino and Adam Grant, of Harvard Business School and Wharton, respectively, discuss their research on gratitude and generosity.
Improving Management at Google
Eric Clayberg, Google software-engineering manager, talks with Harvard Business School professor David Garvin about the feedback and training that he and others at the company receive through Project Oxygen.
Get a Dysfunctional Team Back on Track
Roger Schwarz, author of "Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams," explains how to build trust and accountability on your team.
Editors’ Picks of the Week
HBR editors read top posts from HBR.org.
Feeling Conflicted? Get Out of Your Own Way
Erica Ariel Fox, who teaches negotiation at Harvard Law School, discusses how to resolve inner conflict to lead wisely and live well.
What the Best Decision Makers Do
Ram Charan, coauthor of "Boards that Lead," talks about what he's learned in three decades of helping executives make tough decisions.
Scott Adams on Whether Management Really Matters
The Dilbert creator talks with HBR senior editor Dan McGinn.
Christine Lagarde on the World Economy and the IMF’s Future
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund talks with HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius.
How Goldman Sachs Drifted
Steven G. Mandis of Columbia Business School discusses his book, "What Happened to Goldman Sachs: An Insider's Story of Organizational Drift and Its Unintended Consequences."
Lead Authentically, Without Oversharing
Lisa Rosh, assistant professor of management at the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University, explains how to build trust through skillful self-disclosure.
Clay Christensen and Dominic Barton on Consulting’s Disruption
The HBS sage and McKinsey head discuss how to stay on top in a rapidly changing industry.
Leading Across Sectors
William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan, authors of "The Solution Revolution," discuss why "triple-strength" leaders are the best problem solvers.