Podcasts about HBR

She's found herself in a role that she loves at a company she loves, but is wondering how - and to what extent - she should be planning for the next role and beyond. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through defining her goals, deepening her understanding of her organization, and embracing clarity while still being excited for the unknowns ahead.

Courage involves taking bold action despite uncertainty and fear. In a volatile business environment, it's hard to be brave. But Ranjay Gulati, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that there are strategies any of us can use to get improve our ability to make smart bets on the future. He's studied dozens of leaders across industries and explains how they embolden themselves and their organizations by building a positive narrative around the mission, cultivating self-confidence, stepping their way into a better understanding of the situation, finding connection, and staying calm. Gulati wrote the HBR article "Now is the Time for Courage" and the book How To Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage.

【本集由 HBR共讀小聚 贊助播出】 公司策略三天兩頭變，團隊才剛起步，方向卻又被老闆「重置」？ 我們常聽到組織喊轉型，但很少談「轉太快」的後遺症。 現實是，越來越多主管和團隊深陷「策略疲乏」：專案無疾而終、人才流失、員工疲於奔命，懷疑自己是不是走在正確方向。 這集，透過真實案例與研究數據，你將學會如何辨識策略疲乏、找到聚焦的方法，學會「少即是多」的策略智慧。

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Steve, Stef, John & Craig chat about HARE on Volcano Circuit, HBR on Tick Tock, and the big news that Zwift isn't doing Elite racing this years.

Studium biblijne (sezon 58) z 27 września 2025 r., pt. „Przybytek”. Jest to rozważanie w formie dyskusji na podstawie kwartalnika „Lekcje Biblijne 3/2025: Księga Wyjścia”. Tytuł oryginału: „Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide 3/2025: Exodus” autorstwa Jiří'ego Moskali. ▶️ STUDIUM BIEŻĄCEGO ODCINKA: Wj 35,1-36,7; Rdz 1,1; Wj 36,8-39,31; Hbr 7,25; Wj 40,1-38; J 1,14. ▶️ TEKST PRZEWODNI: „Wtedy obłok zakrył Namiot Zgromadzenia, a chwała Pana napełniła przybytek. (...). Obłok Pana bowiem był nad przybytkiem w dzień, w nocy zaś był w nim ogień przed oczyma całego domu izraelskiego w ciągu całej ich wędrówki” (Wj 40,34.38). ▶️ W STUDIUM BIORĄ UDZIAŁ: Remigiusz Krok (prowadzący), Adam Grześkowiak, Marcin Knapik. Zarejestrowano staraniem Kościoła Adwentystów Dnia Siódmego w RP, zbór w Podkowie Leśnej, 10 czerwca 2025 r. w Wyższej Szkole Teologiczno-Humanistycznej (WSTH) im. Michała Beliny-Czechowskiego w Podkowie Leśnej, w koprodukcji z WSTH oraz Hope Media Polska. Copyright © 2025 www.nadzieja.tv. Creative Commons Attribution, BY-NC-ND 4.0 PL, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode.pl.

【本集由 HBR共讀小聚 贊助播出】 你是不是也有這種感覺？ 工作一結束，腦袋宕機、身體斷電，學習這兩個字光想就累。 但偏偏你知道——想轉職、想升遷、想不被AI取代，「持續學習」是必經之路。 問題是：到底怎麼做，才能讓學習不再那麼難開始，還能持續下去？ 這集，我們一起破解「太累沒辦法進步」的難題，分享三個讓學習自動上線的關鍵策略：

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What does it mean to co-create a future that's not rooted in fear, but in connection, expansion, and conscious choice? In part two of our conversation with intuitive guide Cindy Aaker, we move beyond surface-level spirituality and dive deep into the energetic shifts reshaping our world—from AI and algorithmic decision-making to collective awakening, planetary upheaval, and yes, off-planet visitors too. :DWe also unpack Felicia's recent experience speaking at Startup Boston Week on the ethical dimensions of AI in hiring and performance, and explore how technology can either amplify fear or help us reconnect with each other, depending on how we choose to use it.This episode blends the practical and the metaphysical, the personal and the planetary. It's for anyone who feels like the world is in chaos and wants a reminder that something new is being born and we each have a part to play.Expect big feels, wild truths, and a surprising amount of hope!Listen to Part 1 of our conversation with Cindy hereChapters:(0:00:07) - Felicia and Rachel chatFelicia shares her experience at Startup Boston Week and thoughts on AI at work.(0:15:08) - Welcome Cindy! Navigating Fear in Aquarius AgeCindy reflects on societal changes, confronting hidden issues and navigating fear with higher guidance.(0:27:10) - Exploring Collective Fear and Shifting TimelinesCollective fear, cosmic phenomena, and timeline jumping are discussed in relation to current events and maintaining a positive energy level.(0:34:10) - Navigating Future Visions and Cosmic ShiftsThe Mandela Effect, timeline shifts, global inequality, astrological insights, heart-centered pursuits, and open-mindedness towards change.(0:50:22) - Embracing Positive Possibilities and EnergiesNegativity bias, mental framing, and positive thinking can transform our lives and lead to a fulfilling future.(0:55:25) - Overcoming Fear, System Breakdown, Cosmic ShiftResilience and awakening in the face of challenges, societal structures, generational impact, and preparing for transformative years ahead.(1:08:57) - Reclaiming Power Through Stillness and NatureReclaiming personal and collective power in a world dominated by the 1% and fear, through meditation and connecting with nature.(1:15:15) - The Power of Joy and VibrationPrioritizing joy leads to personal fulfillment, positive influence, and effortless progress in a harmonious world. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.

Today, I'm joined by Bill Benjamin, partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential, a speaker, author, and expert in emotional intelligence and leadership under pressure. With a background in mathematics and computer science, Bill's journey into the world of leadership and communication began when he realized that technical excellence doesn't automatically translate into people leadership.In this episode, we explore the concept of the “Last 8%”—the critical, often avoided moments in tough conversations that define relationships, trust, and leadership effectiveness. Bill shares brain-based strategies for emotional self-regulation, why so many leaders either avoid or overreact in difficult conversations, and how the SOS framework—Stop, Oxygenate, Seek information—can help anyone communicate more skillfully under pressure.This episode is filled with practical insights for anyone who wants to lead with courage, communicate with clarity, and build a culture of honest dialogue.Let's dive in.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-benjamin-12b671/► Check out the HBR case study: https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-secret-to-building-a-high-performing-team► Subscribe to Communicast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com 

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She's recently switched industries and has seen her fast-paced leadership growth stall out. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through understanding the feedback she's receiving, what it means to her organization, and what might help get her back on track.

【本集由 HBR共讀小聚 贊助播出】 部屬脾氣大、績效卻拉不起來，還愛抱怨、威脅離職？ 明知道問題在眼前，你卻覺得「忍一忍就好」？ 在職場上，我們常聽到上對下的情緒勒索，卻很少談「下對上」。但現實是，越來越多主管也開始被部屬情緒綁架，甚至因此失眠、自我懷疑，覺得自己是不是失敗的領導人。 這集，透過一則真實案例，將學會如何在情緒風暴中「不隨之起舞」，把勒索化為成長契機，讓領導更有力量。

みきが北欧〜バルトを3週間旅したエピソードからスタート。豪華フェリーやオスロのサウナ、街並みに重ねた『ドラクエ』の世界観——移動の合間に読んでいたのがショーペンハウアー『孤独と人生』でした。本を手がかりに、孤独を「幸福への道」と捉える視点にうなずくみきと、HBR（ハーバード・ビジネス・レビュー）の“職場の孤独”特集を思い出すのぞみ。 「絶対に孤独で、同時に孤独な人は一人もいない」という僧侶の言葉や、ノーベルの独身生活から続く孤独の美学まで、旅と哲学が呼応します。さらに、ショーペンハウアーと愛犬プードルの逸話から“忠誠と孤独”の関係へ。 北欧の夏休み気分と哲学の硬派なテーマが交差する、肩の力が抜けた対話のPart1。

【本集由 HBR共讀小聚 贊助播出】 你是不是也有這樣的經驗？ 專案做得死去活來，提案寫得鉅細靡遺，主管當下點頭稱讚——結果過沒多久，案子還是被否決。 問題真的出在提案內容嗎？ 也許，你只是「沒有影響到對的人」。 這集，我們從一張「職場權力關係地圖」談起，幫你解讀那些潛藏在組織底層的隱性權力流動：

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In a recent HBR article, Yang Li shares his theory for how Pop Mart won young customers.  But we think that fragmented attention is not what Pop Mart has mastered. Instead, they have mastered markets within/situational markets. In this conversation, the speakers delve into emphasizing the importance of customer engagement and customization. They discuss Pop Mart's innovative strategies for capturing consumer attention and fostering a sense of belonging among customers. The dialogue also explores the evolution of market segmentation, the significance of creating immersive experiences, and the need for brands to prioritize experience over traditional branding methods.  Other brands discussed include Ffern, Lego, and Cracker Jacks.  Takeaways Attention is one of the three currencies of the experience economy. It's not an economy.  Pop Mart's success only partially lies in addressing fragmented consumer attention. Demographics are not effective for understanding individual consumers. Brands must cultivate surprise and delight and a sense of belonging. Timeless principles of experience design are still relevant today. Fusing real and virtual experiences can enhance customer engagement. Brands should focus on creating immersive experiences at home. The experience is more important than the brand itself. Packaged goods companies should prioritize customer experience in their strategies. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Experience Economy 02:54 Pop Mart's Success in the Market 05:50 The Evolution of Market Segmentation 08:57 Creating Loyalty and Belonging 11:58 The Role of Surprise and Anticipation 15:03 Fusing Real and Virtual Experiences 17:57 Lessons from Pop Mart for Other Brands   Read more https://hbr.org/2025/07/how-pop-mart-won-young-customers-in-a-fragmented-attention-economy Podcast Sponsors: Learn how to inspire advocacy https://www.thecargoagency.com Learn more about Stone Mantel https://www.stonemantel.co Sign up for the Experience Strategist Substack here: https://theexperiencestrategist.substack.com  

Are you experiencing a roadblock in your leadership path? On this season of Coaching Real Leaders, executive coach Muriel Wilkins works through issues like imposter syndrome, whether you really want to be CEO, and how to receive - and take action on - tough feedback. She guides leaders through what's holding them back, their options for moving forward, and truly defining what they want in their careers. Listen to the latest season of Coaching Real Leaders starting September 22.

Why do good employees walk away? You might think you know, but most exit interviews never uncover the real story. People rarely say, “I left because I felt stuck” or “I couldn't see a future here.” Yet, those are often the true reasons behind turnover. In this episode, Dr. Bray breaks down a powerful interview framework that goes beyond surface answers and gets to the heart of why employees quit. These aren't ordinary exit questions; they're conversation starters that uncover what employees were searching for, what pushed them away, and what might have convinced them to stay. You'll discover: The four “quests for progress” that drive almost every job change The exact questions that reveal whether someone left for alignment, control, growth, or just to get out  How to turn exit interviews into learning tools that reshape your culture Why stay interviews matter more than exit interviews and how to run them effectively If you're a leader, HR professional, or business owner, this episode gives you actionable insights and ready-to-use tools for reducing turnover. Understanding why people leave is the first step in creating a workplace where they want to stay. You don't want to miss this episode! For more information on this topic, read the HBR article spotlight on "Why did They Leave? An Interview Guide," in the November-December 2024 Issue for exact questions to use in your next exit interview. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY "People rarely say, 'I left because I felt stuck' or 'I couldn't see a future here.' Yet, those are often the true reasons behind turnover." "Turn exit interviews into learning tools that reshape your culture." "Whether someone left for alignment, control, growth, or just to get out — the right questions will reveal it."

John, Sean, Stef, Craig & Steve discuss the 20 (!) km individual time trial that is this week's stage of the Herd Autumn Race Experience (HARE) , HBR is also flat this week, the TTT first stage for ZRL is slightly less flat, and we think we like the click v2.

  Join us for an empowering conversation with Cynthia Pong, the award-winning founder of Embrace Change. A Forbes contributor and LinkedIn Top Voice, Cynthia is a leading expert on career advancement for women of color. Her award-winning work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, The Atlantic, and on major networks like NBC, CBS, and NPR. Her book, Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color, is a must-read for anyone seeking to advance their career.  In this episode, we dive deep into how to navigate systemic barriers, leverage your unique strengths, and build a career that truly empowers you. Key Takeaways: Navigating systemic racism and barriers women of color face. Understanding how the "Model Minority" Myth to pit people of color against each other. Managing economic realities in a world of tariffs and AI. Creating visibility and a personal brand. Having agency in your career by telling your story. Setting healthy boundaries and protecting your energy to thrive in challenging times. Connect with us: Learn more about Cynthia Pong at http://embracechange.nyc/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/cynthiapong/, and https://www.embracechange.nyc/ec-collective. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy, at https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.   

Enjoy your summer with this “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Giselle Timmerman, founder of Positive Work, was one of the first 30 people in the world to study with Professor Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Giselle shares how she applies the science to help leaders and organizations unleash the power of their teams and reach new heights.The visual metaphor of Los CastellersPositional and personal powerHow research on subjective well-being led to Giselle's leapCore tenets of positive psychologyHow positive psychology gets misinterpreted and misappliedThe Happiness Advantage (Department of Defense study)Audit your well-being to determine where to take action: Using Seligman's framework on flourishing, PERMAHow much influence can we have on our own well-being at work?“I'm doing all the right things but not getting promoted” – Two areas you might really be missing.Example of trying new tactics to achieve your goalPositive manipulationExpanding how we think about our strengthsHow to manage our weaknesses (one of which may be your strength)Setting tripwires, and becoming more self-aware“The bridge of your nose”: How to find your positive blindspots“Micro-moments”Why we have so many screwed-up organizationsWhat Europeans may be more attuned to at work compared to AmericansResearch on “Positive energizers”The Power of Inquiry to be more influential: 3 underused practices BIO AND LINKS:Giselle Timmerman is the Founder of Positive Work. For the past 17 years, she has been partnering with clients, from founders to Fortune 500 teams, to build stronger leadership and team cultures for greater engagement and competitive performance. She holds a Bachelor's from NYU and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania.Giselle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselletimmerman/?originalSubdomain=esPositive Work: https://www.positivework.com/Castell tradition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CastellEd Diener's research: The Science of Subjective Well-BeingMichael's HBR article: Great Leaders Embrace Office PoliticsScott Donaldson's Meta-analysis: The Effectiveness of Positive Psychology InterventionsMIT Sloan: Department of Defense Happiness studyMartin Seligman's framework: PERMAStudy from Emotion Journal: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adultsStephen Covey's theory: Emotional Bank AccountUniversity of Michigan: Center for Positive OrganizationsKim Cameron's book: Positively Energizing LeadershipRob Cross research: What Creates Energy in Organizations?Zoe Chance's article: The Secret To Influence: Ask The Magic QuestionMichael's Award-winning Book, Get Promoted: https://a.co/d/2oRmqF4 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A fast-moving lie can do more damage to a company's reputation than a slow, careful truth can fix. Executives who think fake news is just a political problem are underestimating its reach and cost. Patrick Haack, professor of strategy and responsible management at HEC Lausanne, explains why traditional responses like silence or fact-checking aren't enough. He outlines what companies should be doing instead: building credibility in advance, monitoring for signs of virality, and enlisting outside allies to push back. It's a playbook designed not just to correct the record but to protect trust before it erodes. Haack is coauthor of the HBR article “How to Counter Fake News.”

In this episode, Jodi and guest Robbie Samuels discuss the allure of bestseller status, whether it's worth pursuing and the pitfalls of paying for such titles, and the importance of a well-planned book launch. Robbie emphasized that while hitting number one can be a byproduct of a well-executed launch, it doesn't directly translate to financial success. Time Stamps: 00:00:01 - Welcome to the Podcast Introduction to the Right Published Market podcast and host Jody Brandon. 00:00:44 - Introducing Robbie Samuels Overview of Robbie Samuels' achievements and contributions to the book publishing industry. 00:01:27 - The Allure of Bestseller Status Discussion on the importance and implications of achieving bestseller status. 00:02:00 - Should You Pay for Bestseller Status? Robbie shares insights on the value of bestseller status and the pitfalls of paying for it. 00:03:45 - The Reality of Bestseller Metrics Understanding the difference between bestseller status and actual book success. 00:04:57 - The Importance of Reviews Why reviews matter for book sales and credibility. 00:05:28 - Launch Day vs. Publication Day Clarifying the difference between launch day and publication day. 00:09:10 - The Soft Launch Concept Explaining the soft launch period and its significance in the book launch process. 00:10:56 - Building Your Launch Team How to effectively create and manage a launch team for your book. 00:12:07 - The Role of Reviews in Marketing The impact of reviews on marketing and sales strategies. 00:19:10 - Managing Your Launch Team Best practices for engaging and managing your launch team throughout the process. 00:26:50 - Book Recommendation Robbie shares a book recommendation: "Entrepreneurial You" by Dori Clark. 00:28:30 - Closing Thoughts Final remarks and resources for aspiring authors.   Keywords: book launch strategy, Amazon reviews, bestseller status myths, publication day vs. launch day, author credibility, book marketing for business owners, launch team management, pipeline building with books, verified reviews, entrepreneurial book publishing, biz book PubHub, book launch brainstorm Resources Mentioned: Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup Launch Your Book: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Reviews That Drive Revenue by Robbie Samuels Smallest Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List  by Robbie Samuels Biz Book PubHub (Robbie's community hub with resources, experts, virtual networking, and Kindle campaigns) Exactly What to Say by Phil M. Jones Entrepreneurial You by Dorie Clark About Our Guest: Today's guest is an award-winning author with three books, 650+ Amazon reviews, and 30 #1 Best Seller ribbons across four countries.   Entrepreneurs use his “Don't Just Hit Publish; LAUNCH Your Book!” strategies to get 50+ Amazon reviews and build a revenue pipeline.   He founded the Biz Book Pub Hub to connect entrepreneurs with experts who will help them become successful authors. He also hosts the Hub podcast, free virtual networking events, and Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaigns.   Please join me in welcoming… all the way from his home in the Philadelphia suburbs – a TEDx speaker and HBR contributor – Robbie Samuels.   LINKS: https://www.robbiesamuels.com http://www.BizBookPubHub.com Complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session: http://www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com Podcast (400+ episodes!): http://www.robbiesamuels.com/HubPodcast Books: http://www.CroissantsvsBagels.com http://www.SmallListBigResults.com http://www.BreakOutofBoredom.com   Other notable links: http://www.robbiesamuels.com/NPR http://www.robbiesamuels.com/TEDx http://www.robbiesamuels.com/HBR http://www.robbiesamuels.com/news   Social media: http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels http://www.facebook.com/robbiesamuels http://www.instagram.com/robbiesamuels  LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bB1pgLYT7dqgK_OG0nzUXnarBb2DL1wKMI_pxSfGByU/edit?usp=sharing  

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.James Caton interviews Roshan Gya, CEO Capgemini Invent, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss:• the shift towards AI as a utility, and helping clients understand which parts of their value chain to disrupt or move incrementally.• rethinking human-AI chemistry for hybrid teams working together seamlessly.• a focus on outcome-based projects instead of deliverables to show real proof points and value creation.HBR article referenced:https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/insights/research-library/hbr-guide-to-generative-ai-for-managersYouTube:https://youtu.be/z7VZswRV_ysApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generate-now/id1566458654Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43XcU8A1dsNfW3YGT8KXhp?si=97412552ae4c439aRoshan Gya:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshan-soorunsingh-gya-5b29a12/James Caton:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcatonAgentic AI Playbook:https://aka.ms/AgenticPartnerPlaybook

Welcome to the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence.On today's episode, we're joined once again by Melissa Fors Shackelford, health marketing strategist, accomplished consultant, renowned keynote speaker, and now Amazon's #1 bestselling author with her new book, “Harnessing Purpose: A Marketer's Guide to Inspiring Connection.” Host Sara Payne leads a deep-dive conversation into the essential role of purpose in marketing, exploring how both personal and brand purpose are at the very heart of meaningful work and, crucially, business success.Melissa draws on two decades of shaping brand and growth strategies for healthcare organizations, including Optum, Hazelden Betty Ford, and Cigna's Evernorth, to share why connecting our personal “why” with the organizational mission isn't just aspirational, but also practical, powerful, and profitable. Together, Sara and Melissa unpack the realities of burnout and the so-called “soul-selling” reputation that sometimes haunts the marketing profession, contrasting it with Melissa's own purpose-driven approach. The episode explores how leaders and organizations can avoid performative platitudes, instead cultivating authentic, values-aligned cultures that foster engagement, resilience, creativity, and tangible business outcomes.Whether you're feeling disconnected from the “why” of your day-to-day or are a marketing leader looking to inspire deeper commitment within your team, today's discussion is packed with actionable guidance, real-world examples, and candid advice on harnessing purpose for both individual fulfillment and organizational growth.Key Takeaways:Aligning Personal and Brand Purpose Unlocks Engagement and Performance: Melissa emphasizes that the most effective marketing and the most fulfillment for marketers happens when personal purpose aligns with brand values. Marketers who understand both their own “why” and their organization's mission are more resilient, creative, and motivated, producing authentic campaigns that resonate internally and externally.Purpose-Driven Companies Outperform Competitors: The episode isn't just about feel-good motivation Melissa cites research (from the likes of HBR and Deloitte) that shows 85% of businesses with a clear purpose see sales increase, while 42% without purpose see stagnation or decline. Purpose-driven organizations attract like-minded employees and customers, resulting in higher engagement, loyalty, and performance.Authenticity and Consistency Are Essential to Building Trust: Saying the right things isn't enough; posting values on lanyards or walls without truly living them can actively erode employee and consumer trust. Melissa and Sara discuss why it's critical for leadership to model values and use them as a filter for decisions from hiring to service delivery, especially in high-stakes sectors like healthcare.Purpose as a Decision-Making Filter Empowers Employees: The ultimate goal is for every employee to use company purpose and values as a guide in daily and “in the moment” decisions, especially when leaders aren't around. This means purpose isn't just strategy, it's culture, empowering staff with clarity and confidence, and fueling both psychological safety and creative risk-taking.Marketing Can and Should Be a Force for Good: Melissa challenges marketing's manipulative stereotype by sharing real healthcare examples where marketing ethics and mission-driven approaches protect vulnerable populations and foster positive change. She encourages all marketers to use their role for good, highlighting the growing importance of authenticity in both B2C and B2B environments.To connect with Melissa Fors Shackelford or learn more about her bestselling book, visit harnessingpurpose.com or reach out on...

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJason discusses the WSJ article Your Boss Doesn't Have Time to Talk to You and the HBR article AI Is Making the Workplace Empathy Crisis Worse.Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers. Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

At every stage of leadership, it's important to hand some tasks and even decisions off to team members to foster their development and free up your time for higher level work. But even seasoned bosses often have trouble effectively delegating. Elsbeth Johnson, senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, explains the four main reasons why we struggle -- both internal and external -- and outlines strategies for overcoming them to level up your delegation game. Johnson wrote the HBR article "Why Aren't I Better at Delegating?"

Getting people to voluntarily share their best information and act in the best interest of their team are two of the biggest challenges leaders face. In an insecure economy, it can be more difficult to get people on a team to demonstrate prosocial behavior, however, Dr. Vanessa Druskat's research proves that emotionally intelligent teams that are supportive of each other - by listening deeply, offering help, and celebrating the successes of others - will offer superior results. In this interview, Dr. Druskat shares how leaders can build collaborative groups that outperform the competition. She says that healthy teams emerge when norms are created that allow everyone on the team to be heard and to contribute in their roles. She goes on to discuss how to create a sense of belonging when so many people revile DEI, how AI is going to influence the desire to work collaboratively, and how her research on team effectiveness can be applied to create more unified communities. Dr. Vanessa Druskat is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of New Hampshire. She is an internationally recognized leadership and team performance expert who advises leaders and teams in some of the world's most respected Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 organizations. Her thirty-year research career examining differences between team cultures (i.e., social norms and routines) in high-performing and average-performing work teams led her to pioneer the concept of team emotional intelligence. She has published award-winning research articles in her field's top academic and practitioner journals and serves on the executive board of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations. Her popular Harvard Business Review article (with S. Wolff) on emotionally intelligent teams has been reprinted four times in collections of HBR's most valued articles. Her book “The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest” was released in July of 2025.

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Vanessa Druskat reveals an overlooked key to unlocking your team's performance: emotional intelligence.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The number one skill leaders need to work on2) Why a team of stars doesn't guarantee results—and what will 3) Two easy practices that unlock greater performanceSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1088 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VANESSA — Vanessa Druskat is an associate professor at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. As an internationally recognized leadership and team performance expert, Vanessa Druskat advises leaders and teams at over a dozen Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies. Her best-selling Harvard Business Review article (with S. Wolff) on emotionally intelligent teams has been chosen six times for inclusion in collections of HBR's most valued articles. She is the recipient of multiple research and teaching awards.• Book: The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest• LinkedIn: Vanessa Druskat• Website: VanessaDruskat.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Stakeholder Analysis Worksheet• Organization: Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence• Book: Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew Lieberman• Past episode: 159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich• Past episode: 1085: How to Find More Fun at Work Every Day with Bree Groff— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Square. See how Square can transform your business by visiting Square.com/go/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A CMO Confidential Interview with Kim Whitler, professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, board member, and former GM and CMO. Kim shares insights from more than a decade of research with over 500 CMO's including how 50+% of roles are misaligned, the huge gap between CEO's and CMO's, the fact that misalignment results in weaker financials, and her belief that better position matching would "prevent" the "cure" of firing the CMO. Key discussion topics include: why the CMO position has the most variance in the C-suite; the importance of matching responsibility, experience and status; and why she thinks search firms can do a better job. Tune in to hear marketing analogies to the New England Patriots line-up and James Bond movie casting.Colonel Mustard, in the Study…with the Job Spec? Why Poor Role Design Shortens CMO Lifespans | CMO ConfidentialWelcome back to CMO Confidential, the podcast that takes you inside the drama, decisions, and politics that go with being the head of marketing. Hosted by 5x CMO Mike Linton (Best Buy, eBay, Farmers Insurance, Ancestry.com).This week, Mike welcomes back Dr. Kim Whitler, Professor of Marketing at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, former CMO, board director, and one of the foremost researchers on the CMO role. Kim has spent 14+ years analyzing 500+ interviews and hundreds of job specs to uncover why nearly 54% of CMO roles are misaligned—and what that means for tenure, effectiveness, and marketing's reputation in the C-Suite.From her groundbreaking research (published in HBR, Sloan Management Review, and the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science) to real-world board and executive experience, Kim breaks down:* Why job specs often set CMOs up to fail* The massive perception gap between CEOs (who think roles are well-designed) and CMOs (who don't)* How status, responsibility, and experience combine to drive—or derail—firm outcomes* The practical questions every CMO candidate should ask before taking a job* Why “throw away the job spec and write your own” might be the smartest advice you'll hear

In this week's episode, we revisit our interview with Alisa Cohn. Alisa is an Executive Coach who has worked with C-suite executives at prominent startups (such as Venmo, Etsy, Draft Kings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch) and Fortune 500 companies (including Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Calvin Klein and The New York Times.) She is the author of From Start-up to Grown-up, which won the 2022 Independent Press Award, and the creator and host of a podcast of the same name.  A frequent keynoter, Inc. Magazine named Alisa one of the top 100 leadership speakers, and she was named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards and the #1 Global Guru for Startups. She is the executive coach for Cornell's New York City tech incubator, and she has coached leaders from around the world, including the first female minister of the transition state of Afghanistan and the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. She has guest lectured at Harvard, Cornell, The Naval War College and Henley Business School. Her articles have appeared in HBR, Inc, and Forbes, and she's been featured as an expert on BBC World News, Bloomberg TV, and in the NY Times and Wall Street Journal. 

What happens when world-class research escapes the ivory tower and takes root in the boardroom In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Christopher Marquis — Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge and author of "Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs" — to explore the art of turning academic insight into practical, high-impact business thinking. Chris is on a mission to bridge the gap between scholarship and the real world. He believes that ideas shouldn't be trapped in academic journals read by only a handful of peers. Instead, they should spark change in boardrooms, inspire sustainable business practices, and help leaders tackle global challenges like climate change. His work blends rigorous research with compelling storytelling, translating complex theories into actionable strategies that resonate with executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs alike. From op-eds in The Washington Post to features in Harvard Business Review, Chris knows how to make ideas travel. He shares how brevity, boldness, and a clear thesis can elevate a message — and why writing 800 words for a newspaper can sometimes have more impact than publishing in the most prestigious academic journal. For Chris, thought leadership is about reach and relevance, not just citations and tenure points. The conversation dives into the discipline of choosing which ideas deserve a book, the craft of finding evergreen principles that survive political and economic cycles, and the skill of meeting business leaders where they are — without losing academic rigor. Chris also offers practical advice for academics ready to step beyond their university walls, connect with executive audiences, and position their work at the intersection of insight and impact. If you want to understand how to turn deep expertise into broad influence — without watering it down — this episode will show you how. Three Key Takeaways: • Academic credibility needs business reach — Groundbreaking research has little impact if it stays locked in academic journals. Translating ideas into accessible formats like op-eds, HBR articles, and books makes them actionable for business leaders. • Evergreen principles drive lasting influence — Successful thought leadership balances timeless core ideas (like sustainability imperatives) with timely examples that connect to current cultural, political, or economic contexts. • Storytelling bridges the gap — Data and theory matter, but real-world stories, case studies, and clear narratives are what resonate with executive audiences and create lasting engagement. If you enjoyed Christopher's episode, don't miss our conversation with Mark Smith, who built SHRM's thought leadership function from the ground up. Both share a passion for taking complex research and turning it into clear, actionable insights that reach the right audiences. Chris brings the global lens of sustainability; Mark offers the inside view of embedding thought leadership within an organization. Together, these episodes show you how to move ideas from theory to real-world influence. Listen here: Discovering Thought Leadership – Mark Smith

AI ecosystems are moving fast, and smart leaders are considering all options when it comes to staying competitive. Amit Joshi is a professor at IMD Business School, and he argues that leaders should be looking to Chinese technology as a possible way to power up their strategies and growth. The adoption comes with some risks that leaders must be aware of, Joshi explains, but a careful combination of multiple AI tools could be the answer. He also explains just how far Chinese AI platforms have come since the arrival of DeepSeek, what makes them different, and examples of how companies are integrating them into their tech stacks the right way. Joshi is coauthor of the HBR article "How Savvy Companies are Using Chinese AI."

AI ecosystems are moving fast, and smart leaders are considering all options when it comes to staying competitive. Amit Joshi is a professor at IMD Business School, and he argues that leaders should be looking to Chinese technology as a possible way to power up their strategies and growth. The adoption comes with some risks that leaders must be aware of, Joshi explains, but a careful combination of multiple AI tools could be the answer. He also explains just how far Chinese AI platforms have come since the arrival of DeepSeek, what makes them different, and examples of how companies are integrating them into their tech stacks the right way. Joshi is coauthor of the HBR article "How Savvy Companies are Using Chinese AI."

If you need senior talent but can't afford full-time hires, consider fractional leadership, where part-time executives work with multiple organizations. Common in startups, the practice is spreading to other sectors, yet many leaders don't know how to make it work. Researcher Tomoko Yokoi and executive Amy Bonsall explain when and how fractional leadership benefits both organizations and leaders. They coauthored the HBR article “How Part-Time Senior Leaders Can Help Your Business.”

Adi Ignatius, editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review, discusses how HBR is expanding beyond traditional subscriptions with the launch of HBR Executive, a $700 premium tier aimed at senior leaders. We talk about the shift from volume to value in media, the importance of ARPU, the tension between brand legacy and innovation, and how publishers can better monetize the most valuable parts of their audience.

(0:00) Intro(1:26) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:13) Start of interview *mention of my participation in the Board Summit in Chile (Nov 2025)(3:40) Tina's origin story(6:19) From Germany to Latin America with Beiersdorf(10:14) Her time with D&S and Walmart Chile (11:38) Her start with board memberships(14:23) The Role of Independent Directors in Family-Owned Businesses(19:44) Navigating Boardroom Challenges(22:54) The Role of Pension Funds in Chile Nominating Independent Directors(29:52) Evolving Diversity on Boards(34:20) Teaching and Mentoring Future Leaders(40:11) Challenges of Startups in Latin America and Chile. Tina is an angel investor focused on backing women founders.(46:13) Importance of Board Evaluations. *Reference to HBR article: How Pioneering Boards Are Using AI(52:42) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Man's Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl (1946)Book from her father for her children(54:22) Her mentors(55:38) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by: "Look forward"(56:14) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves.(57:10) The living person she most admires: Female entrepreneurs. Reference to paper Don't Pitch Like a GirlTina Rosenfeld is a corporate director, advisor, and educator with deep experience in international governance and strategy.  You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

CEOs get a ton of credit or blame for a company's performance. But the entire leadership team is vital to success, and any dysfunction is often overlooked. Sometimes the CEOs leading them don't even see that they're not working. Thomas Keil, management professor at the University of Zurich, and Marianna Zangrillo, a partner at The Next Advisors, have interviewed more than 100 CEOs and senior executives. Their research identifies three main types of failing leadership teams: shark tanks, petting zoos, and mediocracies. And they identify the pitfalls of each pattern and how to turn those teams around. Keil and Zangrillo wrote the HBR article “Why Leadership Teams Fail.”

It might seem risky to base decisions as a leader on your gut feeling or intuition. But Laura Huang's research has found that intuition isn't just an arbitrary thought or emotion; that it's the culmination of years of data and observation, and that it is worth listening to. The Northeastern University professor shares what she's learned about intuition, how we can recognize it and tap into it, and why it is a strength for business leaders. She's the author of the book You Already Know: The Science of Mastering Your Intuition. She also wrote the HBR article "How CEOs Hone and Harness Their Intuition."

It might seem risky to base decisions as a leader on your gut feeling or intuition. But Laura Huang's research has found that intuition isn't just an arbitrary thought or emotion; that it's the culmination of years of data and observation, and that it is worth listening to. The Northeastern University professor shares what she's learned about intuition, how we can recognize it and tap into it, and why it is a strength for business leaders. She's the author of the book You Already Know: The Science of Mastering Your Intuition. She also wrote the HBR article "How CEOs Hone and Harness Their Intuition."

Belonging, feedback, and trust aren't soft skills. They're the foundation of strong, high-performing teams. In this episode, Peter Fenger talks with Vanessa Druskat, associate professor of Organizational Behavior and Management at the University of New Hampshire and a leading expert on team performance and leadership. Vanessa is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest, a practical guide to creating team cultures that foster motivation, collaboration, and results. Her best-selling article in Harvard Business Review, coauthored with Steven Wolff, has been featured in five of HBR's most valued collections. Vanessa has advised leaders at more than a dozen Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, and her award-winning research continues to shape how organizations build emotionally intelligent teams. Together, Peter and Vanessa explore what makes a team emotionally intelligent—from the norms that create belonging and trust to the habits and feedback systems that help teams thrive in today's evolving workplace.   For more information about “The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest” by Vanessa Druskat, please visit: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-emotionally-intelligent-team-building-collaborative-groups-that-outperform-the-rest-vanessa-urch-druskat/20207200?ean=9781647824877&next=t For more information about Vanessa Druskat, please visit: https://www.vanessadruskat.com For more information about other books and publications written by Vanessa, please visit: https://www.vanessadruskat.com/books For resources for fostering emotionally intelligent teams, please visit: https://www.vanessadruskat.com/resources Watch Vanessa speak on Team El for TEDx Portsmouth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wcdXXgG2rQ

It might seem that high-achievers with important jobs don't need — or even have time for — activities that bring them joy. But it turns out that finding joy at all stages of life (along with achievement and meaningfulness) is essential to feeling satisfied and being a more effective leader. Harvard Business School professor Leslie Perlow has studied busy executives who do - or do not - find joy and explains the main ways that we can all make the most limited free time, including avoiding passive pursuits and diversifying our activities. Perlow is founder of the Crafting Your Life Project, which created the Life Matrix tool, and coauthor, along with Sari Menster and Salvatore Affinito, of the HBR article "How the Busiest People Find Joy."

It might seem that high-achievers with important jobs don't need — or even have time for — activities that bring them joy. But it turns out that finding joy at all stages of life (along with achievement and meaningfulness) is essential to feeling satisfied and being a more effective leader. Harvard Business School professor Leslie Perlow has studied busy executives who do - or do not - find joy and explains the main ways that we can all make the most limited free time, including avoiding passive pursuits and diversifying our activities. Perlow is founder of the Crafting Your Life Project, which created the Life Matrix tool, and coauthor, along with Sari Menster and Salvatore Affinito, of the HBR article "How the Busiest People Find Joy."

Conflict has always been a big part of the business world, whether in the board room, between startup cofounders, or when employees start to disagree with the C suite. But it seems even more pronounced at work today, as political and economic issues seep into the office. Leaders must have the muscles to handle conflict big and small, argues Peter T. Coleman, a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he directs the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution. He explains essential ingredients to conflict-intelligence, like adaptability and creativity - and how they can help you run a better organization. Coleman is the author of the HBR article "The Conflict-Intelligent Leader."

Conflict has always been a big part of the business world, whether in the board room, between startup cofounders, or when employees start to disagree with the C suite. But it seems even more pronounced at work today, as political and economic issues seep into the office. Leaders must have the muscles to handle conflict big and small, argues Peter T. Coleman, a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he directs the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution. He explains essential ingredients to conflict-intelligence, like adaptability and creativity - and how they can help you run a better organization. Coleman is the author of the HBR article "The Conflict-Intelligent Leader."

You might have your teams and organization implementing new AI tools, but how much have you experimented with them yourself? Alexandra Samuel is a tech speaker and journalist, and she says many leaders are still just scratching the surface of AI by using things like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot as supercharged search engines. Instead, she recommends managers at all levels start playing with AI at the next level, building assistants to help in all sorts of functions to not just find efficiencies, but help in decision-making and strategy as well. She explains the ways she uses AI tools for everything from training to project management to coaching and strategic advice - and how you can build your own assistants to do the same. Samuel is the author of the HBR article "How to Build Your Own AI Assistant."

You might have your teams and organization implementing new AI tools, but how much have you experimented with them yourself? Alexandra Samuel is a tech speaker and journalist, and she says many leaders are still just scratching the surface of AI by using things like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot as supercharged search engines. Instead, she recommends managers at all levels start playing with AI at the next level, building assistants to help in all sorts of functions to not just find efficiencies, but help in decision-making and strategy as well. She explains the ways she uses AI tools for everything from training to project management to coaching and strategic advice - and how you can build your own assistants to do the same. Samuel is the author of the HBR article "How to Build Your Own AI Assistant."

This episode marks the end of a show that's meant so much to us. Amy Bernstein and Amy Gallo say goodbye, answer two last Ask the Amys questions, and reminisce with founding producer Amanda Kersey. HBR's Maureen Hoch, who came up with the original idea for the podcast, joins to share how it all began.