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Disruption and transformation are the new normal in nearly every industry. So how do you stay ahead of the curve? Over the past four decades, Bonnie Hammer successfully adapted to massive changes in the media industry, rising from production assistant to leadership roles in broadcast, cable, and streaming. As the former vice chair of NBCUniversal, she has advice on how to get noticed, acquire the right skillsets, make smart decisions, and adjust to shifting corporate and market dynamics. She's the author of the book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: …and the Truth We Need to Succeed.Key episode topics include: career transitions, leadership, managing uncertainty, decision making, innovation, entertainment industry Listen to the original HBR IdeaCast episode: How to Navigate Change at Any Career StageFind more episodes of HBR IdeaCastDiscover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>

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."

Ever wonder why that "perfect on paper" hire turned out to be a complete disaster? Dr. Reece Akhtar might just have the answer.In this episode, we dive deep with the CEO of Deeper Signals who's spent his career figuring out the science behind personality and how it affects workplace performance. "Cut me off if I go too far down the pointy head rabbit hole," Reece jokes, but his passion for personality assessment is exactly what makes this conversation so fascinating.From explaining why traditional hiring methods only account for about 15% of what makes someone successful to breaking down how the best personality tests actually work, Reece brings academic rigor to real-world hiring challenges. Plus, he and Cam explore that intriguing gap between theoretical models and practical application—that human element that data alone can never quite capture.Whether you're building a team, looking to improve your hiring process, or just curious about the science behind what makes people tick at work, this episode offers both the theoretical foundation and practical tools to make better talent decisions in an increasingly AI-driven world.More About Reece:Dr. Reece Akhtar is the CEO and co-founder of Deeper Signals, a company transforming talent assessment through scientific assessments and AI. As an organizational psychologist and data scientist, he specializes in leveraging behavioral science and technology to help organizations make smarter, data-driven talent decisions. With expertise in applied personality assessment and computational psychometrics, he has held academic positions at New York University (NYU) and University College London (UCL) and led product innovation at Hogan Assessment Systems and RHR International. A recognized thought leader, Reece contributes to scientific journals, HBR and Forbes, sharing insights on talent, technology, and the future of work. He also published, The Future of Recruitment: Using the New Science of Talent Analytics to Get Your Hiring Right. Under his leadership, Deeper Signals delivers enterprise-ready assessment solutions that are fast, scalable, and designed to help enterprises find and grow their top talent needed for success in the AI age. His work focuses on empowering leaders with real-time, data-driven soft skill insights to unlock individual and team potential, helping businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving world.#10xYourTeam #FutureOfWork #TalentAnalytics #PersonalityScience #SmarterHiring #WorkplacePsychology #DeeperSignals #OrganizationalPsychology #DataDrivenDecisions #HiringBetter #AIInHR #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #BehavioralScience #TalentStrategy #HiringInsights #SoftSkillsMatter #WorkplaceSuccess #Psychometrics #RecruitmentReimagined #PeopleScienceChapter Times and Titles:Meet Dr. Reece: The Personality Science Guy [00:00 - 03:00]Introduction to Reece and his background"This is my bread and butter for you listeners"Setting up the conversation about personality assessmentThe Problem with Traditional Hiring [03:00 - 10:00]Why interviews alone aren't enoughThe 15% variance problem in predicting performanceBuilding a more complete picture of candidatesNot All Tests Are Created Equal [10:00 - 20:00]Breaking down different personality modelsWhat makes a good assessment toolThe science behind reliable insightsPersonality Flexibility vs. Fixed Traits [20:00 - 35:00]"Mood elasticity" and adaptabilityHow people can "turn up" certain traitsThe balance between nature and nurtureBridging Theory and Application [35:00 - 45:00]The gap between academic models and real-world useWhy there's always a human element that data can't capturePractical ways to use personality insightsAI and the Future of Talent Assessment [45:00 - 51:00]How AI is changing the hiring landscapeThe im

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.

When news breaks of a CEO succession, much of the attention is given to the new leader and how they will change the company. But new research shows that the leave-taking process of the outgoing chief executive is often mishandled, with negative impacts on succession and the organization. Rebecca Slan Jerusalim, an executive director at Russell Reynolds Associates, and Navio Kwok, a leadership advisor at RRA, say that boards are often surprised when a CEO gives notice, and they often make that person feel excluded during the handoff process. The researchers share stories from the front lines about CEO psychology, best practices for outgoing leaders and their boards, and broader lessons for effective transitions. Jerusalim and Kwok wrote the HBR article “The Vital Role of the Outgoing CEO.” Key episode topics include: leadership transitions, succession planning, leadership, managing uncertainty, corporate communications, boards Listen to the original HBR IdeaCast episode: Why We Should Pay More Attention to Departing CEOsFind more episodes of HBR IdeaCastDiscover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】 每天忙著開會，卻總覺得越開越累、越開越迷茫？ 你不是一個人——你可能中了「會議宿醉」！ 本集節目，揭開六大讓你越開越虛脫的會議地雷，從目標不明、角色混亂，到時間拖延、沒有追蹤⋯⋯ 原來那些讓人「會而不議、議而不決、決而不行」的會議，早就悄悄偷走了我們的專注力與動能！ 你會聽到：

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】 本集提問來自R小姐，她幫一位外商公司的中階主管提問，這位主管遇到一位直屬同仁（代稱 麻煩人物）， 工作一出錯就神隱、規矩一再踩線、休假期間承諾仍會支援卻聯絡不上……讓她好想幫這位中階主管問：「我該怎麼說，才能讓對方真的改？」 這集我們會聊聊：

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】 從辦公室內鬥、社會對立，到國與國的緊張局勢，衝突無所不在。你需要的不只是情緒智商，更是—「衝突智商」！

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】

หนังสือ HBR's 10 Must Reads 2023: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review ของ Harvard Business Review - 2 ปีที่ผ่านมาเป็นอย่างไรบ้าง แน่นอนว่ามันอาจจะยากที่จะตอบได้ แต่เราก็ต้องร่วมหาคำตอบ - เทคโนโลยี การเปลี่ยนแปลงของโลก แล้วคำว่าทุกอย่างสีเขียว แบบนี้จะช่วยให้โลกนี้ดีขึ้นได้จริงไหม - การทำงานที่เปลี่ยนแปลงไป เรารับรู้การเปลี่ยนแปลงได้อย่างไรบ้าง แม้แต่เด็กรุ่นใหม่มีความคิดอย่างไร - ความสุขและความทุกข์ของเรา มันขึ้นอยู่กับสิ่งใดบ้างก็ต้องคำนึงถึงสังคม โลก หรืออะไรอีกบ้าง - งบการเงินก็เปลี่ยนแปลงไปเนื่องด้วยปัจจัยที่เปลี่ยนแปลงไป เราจึงต้องคำนวณด้วยท่าทีของการดูแลโลกด้วย เช่น ESG and Carbon Credit

A great article in HBR by a former guest of the Show, Eric Charran, discusses how to deal with a boss that thrives on chaos. The same advice holds true in your personal life experiences. Control your Domain.

For the last two years, HBR On Strategy has been a collection of the best conversations and case studies with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. But the time has come for HBR On Strategy to hit pause on new episodes. We think that you deserve the highest-possible quality HBR content. And to do that, we're going to focus our efforts for now on our sister feed, HBR On Leadership. But don't worry—you can still enjoy the archive of episodes. Plus, you can find brand new episodes of HBR IdeaCast, HBR's Women at Work, Cold Call, and Coaching Real Leaders wherever you listen to podcasts. In the meantime, we hope you'll subscribe to our sister podcast, HBR On Leadership, which will continue dropping new episodes every week. Thank you for joining us each week. See you next time. Listen to HBR On LeadershipDiscover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>

（看起來是offer，其實是鬼門開） 【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】 「工作不喜歡再換就好？」醒醒吧！別讓人生浪費在不值得的工作上！ 畢業季來了，你手上也收到了幾個offer，卻遲遲無法決定？ 很多人以為，薪水OK就可以先做，反正不喜歡再離職。 但你是否想過：每一份工作都在改寫你的履歷，選錯，不只浪費時間，還可能讓你原地打轉。 本集將帶你思考一個重要問題：工作除了薪水，還能帶來什麼？ 你會聽到：

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】

Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, welcome Yuki Obayashi, MD, of Leiden University Medical Center, to discuss findings from the STOPDAPT-3 trial. Dr. Obayashi highlights that, among ACS patients—including those with HBR or STEMI—aspirin and clopidogrel monotherapy after 1 month of DAPT resulted in similar rates of ischemic and bleeding events. These results support flexible, patient-centered antiplatelet strategies beyond the acute phase.

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】 「三個部門一肩扛，工作卻沒做好，該如何說出不合理的工作量？」 本集提問來自同時兼三個部門主管的A小姐，努力撐住每一項任務，卻因無法面面俱到而被批評表現不佳。她想說「我真的太忙了」，卻不知道怎麼開口… 這集我們會聊聊： - 如何有技巧地向主管反映過重的負荷？ - 能者多勞，是禮物還是職場毒藥？ - 別再當「爛好人」！設定界限的勇氣怎麼練？ 讓這集成為你勇敢說出「我太累了」的一課。不再默默扛下所有任務，被貼上「好說話」的標籤——你可以既專業，又有界限。

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】 遇到難題，你總是用「經驗」硬解？或者問題好像解決了，過一陣子又回來了？ 小心踩進決策盲點！ 本集帶你看懂：

Sean, John, Stef and Craig talk about LaGuardia After Party HSRL, HBR on Innsbruckring, always more talk about Bologna. In The News, some Tacx trainers now support virtual shifting and Race Mode, and TTT and ZRL races will both stop neutralizing bike upgrades. We all discuss what we've been doing for upgrades.

【本集由 HBR 共讀小聚 贊助播出】好康活動快來領

Most businesses are built on a linear model: take, make, and discard. But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate. Weslynne Ashton is a systems scientist and professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology. In her masterclass at HBR's 2024 Leaders Who Make a Difference conference, she explains how companies can shift to a circular economic strategy. One that reduces waste, reinvests in communities, and creates long-term value. She shares how businesses around the world are rethinking products, partnerships, and growth itself to build more resilient, regenerative business models. Key episode topics include: environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, ESG, climate change, business models, strategy, competitive strategy HBR On Strategy curates the best conversations and case studies with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. New episodes every week. Learn more about HBR's 2024 Leaders Who Make a Difference Conference Find more Harvard Business Review live events Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org ]]>

（辦公室空氣中飄的不只PM2.5，還有別人的壓力和焦慮） 【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】 你以為自己抗壓性不夠，其實你只是——吸了太多不是你的焦慮。 主管一進門就臭臉、同事開會前暴怒、朋友狂抱怨、社群永遠在吵架？ 這些你以為「聽聽就好」的東西，其實都在慢慢拖垮你的情緒系統。 這集，我們聊聊什麼是「二手壓力」：一種你每天都在面對，不知不覺成為你腦中的「默音」，讓你耗盡精力卻說不出原因。 你會聽到：

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】

With some high-profile CEOs demanding workers return to the office five days a week, and others touting the benefits of fully remote work, many companies compromised and ended up somewhere in the middle. But that hybrid compromise can often bring the worst of both worlds. Wharton professor Peter Cappelli and senior HR strategist Ranya Nehmeh have looked deeply at what is going wrong with hybrid - and how leaders can make it right. They explain practical ways to improve meetings, build culture, and inspire commitment from employees in a hybrid model, which is most likely here to stay. Cappelli and Nehmeh are the authors of the forthcoming book In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work and the HBR article "Hybrid Still Isn't Working". For further listening HBR IdeaCast Episode 1025 with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. HBR IdeaCast Episode 877 with GitLab CEO Sid Sijbrandij.

【本集節目由** HBR 共讀小聚 **贊助播出】 「我只是跟主管的主管喝杯咖啡，怎麼就踩雷了？」 本集提問來自即將進入職場的 Claire，她在實習時主動約了主管的主管 coffee time，卻沒先告知直屬主管，結果對方雖然表面上沒生氣，卻讓她驚覺自己可能誤觸了職場潛規則。進入職場，真的不能越級溝通嗎？還是有更聰明的方式，讓你同時獲得上司與上司的上司的信任與支持？ 這集我們會聊聊： - 如何讓上司的上司看到你，又不讓主管不開心？ - 哪些時候「越級回報」是踩雷、哪些是加分？ - 你以為是主動積極，為何主管覺得你不識大體？ 你也即將進入職場，或正卡在組織中層關係中不知如何拿捏進退嗎？ 那就收聽這集，學會更成熟聰明的職場應對法，穩穩走好每一步。

She's an entrepreneur who has led her company to a fair amount of success. After recently hitting a roadblock, she's hired new talent and is looking to position her company for continued growth. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how to adjust her leadership to keep pace with her growing business.

【本集節目由** HBR 共讀小聚 **贊助播出】 在職場上，你是否曾經卡關，卻不知道可以問誰？ 其實，藏在你生活周遭的「微型導師」——同事、朋友、教授、甚至社群網友——都有可能在關鍵時刻，給你一個翻轉人生的建議。

Steve, Stef & Craig do a last-minute Tron when they're all tired.  Talk about HSRL on Triple Twist, HBR, DO THE CLIMBER's GAMBIT CHALLENGE ON BOLGONA for goodness sake, and talk about recovery and killing time. Sorry this one was late.    

What can a global pop icon teach us about business strategy? In the case of Taylor Swift, more than you might think.Episode SummaryOn this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Evers, senior editor at Harvard Business Review and the author of There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift. We dive deep into what makes Swift not just a pop icon but a master strategist — someone who has repeatedly made bold, counterintuitive business decisions and turned them into career-defining moments. Kevin and I explore how Taylor has managed her brand like a founder, handling everything from customer loyalty to product lifecycle planning, channel distribution to reputation management. He explains how she's cultivated extraordinary fan intimacy, exercised long-term thinking, and turned public conflict into strategic advantage; all while maintaining creative and commercial dominance. One of the key moments we reflect on is her decision to re-record her early albums to reclaim ownership of her masters — and since we recorded this episode, there's been a major update: she's now reportedly bought back the original masters. It's a case study in asset control, strategic patience, and sticking to your values, and whether or not you're a Swiftie, there's a lot to learn.Guest Biography Kevin is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, where he focuses on strategy, innovation, and leadership. He is the author of The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift, a book that applies a business lens to the career of one of the most commercially successful musicians of our time.In the book — and this conversation — Kevin explores how Swift's strategic decision-making offers lessons in branding, IP management, customer engagement, and more. In addition to his work at HBR, Kevin has also edited and collaborated on several bestselling business books, including titles in the HBR Guide series.AI Generated Timestamp Summary0:00:00 - Intro (7 Minutes)Introduction to Taylor Swift's strategic acumen in brand management.Discussion with Kevin Evers on how Swift has built a resilient brand and fostered fan loyalty.Highlighting her decision to re-record albums as an example of her entrepreneurial instincts.0:06:49 - Taylor's Bold Career Evolution (7 Minutes)Exploration of Swift's transition from country star to pop icon.Examination of key career moments, including the 2009 MTV VMA incident.Analysis of how Swift turns challenges into opportunities.0:13:46 - Taylor Swift's Collaborative Evolution (14 Minutes)Swift's strategic collaborations and her fear of stagnation.Insights into her partnership with producer Max Martin and how it helped evolve her sound.Comparisons to the Beatles' ability to adapt and innovate.0:27:26 - Taylor Swift's Evolving Content Strategy (4 Minutes)Discussion on Swift's adaptation to the music industry's changing dynamics.Her shift from releasing albums every two years to more frequent releases.Analysis of her blend of abundant content and scarce online presence.0:31:51 - Taylor Swift's Fan-Obsessed Strategy (14 Minutes)Exploration of Swift's marketing strategy focused on fan engagement.Use of subtle clues and inside jokes to create anticipation among fans.Examination of her decision to re-record albums and its impact on fan loyalty.0:46:14 - Taylor Swift's Founder Mentality and Risk (10 Minutes)Examination of Swift's instinct-driven career decisions.Comparison of her strategy to tech giants like Apple and Amazon.Discussion on her music-first philosophy and founder mentality.0:56:10 - Taylor Swift's Resilient and Innovative Career (12 Minutes)Analysis of Swift's ability to adapt and thrive in the streaming age.Examination of her strategic pivots and their impact on her career.Reflection on her focus on passions and connection with superfans.Links There's Nothing Like This - https://www.nothinglikethisbook.com/HBR Summary: https://hbr.org/2025/03/the-strategic-genius-of-taylor-swiftKevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-evers1/

（今天也是小編下不出標題的一天） 【本集由 遠見領導影響力學院 贊助播出】 在會議上丟出個「看似荒謬」的想法，會被笑嗎？執行長和實習生互換工作，這種點子是不是在亂開玩笑？ 可是你知道嗎？IKEA和Airbnb，都是從這種被笑翻的怪點子起家的。

【本集由 HBR 管理年會 贊助播出】

【本集由 領導影響力學院 贊助播出】 無論是支持還是反對，你都能安心表達自己的想法嗎？你的團隊，是讓人敢於暢所欲言的環境嗎？ 許多領導者都在努力打造一種讓人感到「心理安全」的團隊文化。儘管這個概念越來越常被提及，卻也常常被誤解，導致團隊運作受挫。 收聽本集，一起釐清「心理安全感」的真正意涵，破解常見的六大迷思，幫助你以更正確的方式，建立開放坦率的組織氛圍！

Chuck and Chris discuss a number of stimulating topics.  First up, Chuck shares a case of a large elbow osteochondritis dissecans lesion and the latest in treatment techniques.  Next we discuss a listener submitted question on CMC pain in a young patient.  And finally, we discuss an HBR article on leadership, particularly pertinent in 2025.  Join us!HBR “The Work of Leadership”. Ronald A. Heifetz and Donald LaurieReprint R0111K; Best of HBR, 2001 We have a brand new survey!  Please take 2 minutes and help us to better understand your preferences and help us understand how we can continue to improve the podcast!https://forms.gle/MXmPMwYLYfYa6E347Keep a lookout for our Summer Newsletter- check your inboxes and let us know if you are not on the list and would like to be. Feedback always welcome.See www.practicelink.com/theupperhand for more information from our partner on job search and career opportunities.The Upper Hand Podcast is sponsored by Checkpoint Surgical, a provider of innovative solutions for peripheral serve surgery. To learn more, visit https://checkpointsurgical.com/.As always, thanks to @iampetermartin for the amazing introduction and concluding music.For additional links, the catalog.  Please see https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Podcast-Listings/8280/The-Upper-Hand-Podcast.aspx

Craig, John & Stef talk about HSRL on Bon Voyage, Park Perimeter for HBR, Climber's Gambit challenge, and in the news - gravel bikes matter again!

Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we're tackling the dreaded summer slowdown. You know the one: client comms go quiet, team motivation nosedives, and you start to wonder if it's just your business that's hit a wall. It's not. But it can cost you — if you're not prepared. In this episode, we answer the eight biggest questions leaders face every June, including how to keep people engaged, prevent burnout, support working parents, and still get things done when half the team is on holiday. This one's for every founder, manager or team lead who's ever felt like summer is quietly wrecking their roadmap. It doesn't have to.

【本集由 領導影響力學院 贊助播出】 你有過這種瞬間嗎？ 工作沒有特別爛，薪水也還OK，跟團隊相處也還算融洽…… 但你每天都不想上班，精神倦怠，卻說不出問題在哪？ 你以為是工作不對，但換來換去，那種「卡卡的」感覺卻沒有消失？

Listening well is an essential aspect of leadership - not just to maintain good relationships with employees, but to drive real business improvements and results. But many of us still get it wrong - or might think we are good listeners but don't give that impression to our teams. Jeff Yip, assistant professor of management at Simon Fraser University's Beedle School of Business, explains why the skill is so important to business success and identifies the five main mistakes leaders make when it comes to listening. He is coauthor, along with Colin Fisher of University College London, of the HBR article “Are You Really A Good Listener?”

【本集由 領導影響力學院 贊助播出】 「我對上一份工作滿懷期待，卻因為主管刁難被迫離開…但心裡還是不甘心，萬一有機會，我還該回去嗎？」來自陳小姐的提問，是否也戳中你的心聲？ 這集我們會聊到：在什麼時候，離職不是逃避，而是必要的自我保護；又該如何區分，是想證明給討厭的人看，還是出於對自己未竟的熱情與嚮往？留下或離開：最重要的是選擇一條能讓你自由的路。 立刻收聽，練習與自己和解，放下不該再回頭的執念。

His leadership role requires him to co-lead a project with someone he finds challenging to work with. With clashing styles and unclear roles, their partnership feels anything but collaborative.  Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through the root of the power struggle, and guides him toward a more intentional co-leadership path.

【本集由 遠見雜誌 贊助播出】 你每天都在按讚，但知道這個「小拇指」怎麼來的嗎？ 一張被遺忘的草圖、一次無心的搬家，揭開了創新背後不為人知的真相 —— 它不一定來自天才，也不靠SOP，而是許多人的偶然貢獻、集體創作。 本集帶你從一顆小小按鈕，看見創新其實就藏在混亂、意外與日常工作裡。

Marjolein, Brent, Stef, Sean, John & Craig climb in the crowded Pink Tron bus to talk about London Uprising for HSRL, shows that were on Canadian cable TV in the '90s & HBR, More Bologna, and how to deal with heat.

Too often, the traits we're taught to tone down are the very ones that can drive our boldest breakthroughs. In this powerful episode, we explore what it truly means to lead and live with wild courage. Dismantling conventional career advice, Jenny Wood champions a more audacious path to success, one built on traits long considered too disruptive or inappropriate to embrace. Jenny Wood is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and former Google executive who built one of the company's largest career development programs. Her new book, Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It, dives into nine controversial traits, from reckless to bossy, that ambitious professionals can reclaim and reframe to be better leaders and reach their full potential. With a background in research at Harvard Business School and features in Forbes, HBR, and Bloomberg, Jenny brings both insight and irreverence to the table, along with a serious talent for cutting through the noise. Through stories both personal and professional, Jenny illustrates how fear of failure, uncertainty, and judgment often keeps us playing small. Whether it's chasing down a stranger on a subway (now her husband), asking a C-suite executive for mentorship, or launching a career-defining program at Google, she shows how reclaiming so-called negative traits like "shameless" or "reckless" can become a source of power and clarity. This episode is a candid, empowering reminder that growth begins on the edge of discomfort. Jenny shares tools to rewrite the internal stories that hold us back, and reframes boldness as a skill that can be practiced, not just a trait you're born with. If you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start leading with more courage in your career and life, this conversation is a must-listen!   Key Highlights From This Episode: What inspired Wild Courage and the bold subway moment that changed Jenny's life. [04:35] How fear showed up again and again in Jenny's coaching with professionals. [07:41] Enacting wild courage and why it might be more challenging for certain groups. [11:50] The nine controversial traits of wild courage and how to reframe and reclaim them. [12:41] How the seeds were planted for wild courage in Jenny's childhood. [15:21] Ways that shame holds us back and tips for de-shaming your language. [19:45] A candid look at how overthinking fuels self-judgment and fear. [24:29] Tools and internal resources to reframe fear, shame, and self-doubt. [27:15] The reckless trait, why Jenny struggles with it, and how she's learned to embrace it. [32:01] Why we need to give ourselves permission to be selfish, reckless, and bossy. [36:53]   For More Information: Jenny Wood Jenny Wood on LinkedIn Jenny Wood on InstagramJenny Wood on FacebookJenny Wood on Threads Jenny Wood on XWild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:  Listen to Episode 271: How to Recognize and Release the Damaging Shame You Hold with David JurasekCheck out Kathy's conversation with Jordan Friedman in Episode 308: Powerful Stress Management Approaches Designed for Times Like These   —————— FINDING BRAVE PODCAST AD FOR KATHY AND JORDAN'S CENTRAL PARK RETREAT DATE - JUNE 13, 2025 Join us June 13th, 2025 for a LIVE, calming in-person retreat in NYC's iconic Central Park - hosted by Kathy Caprino and Jordan Friedman Connect with Your Inner Calm on June 13th with Kathy and Jordan, in NYC's iconic Central Park I'm thrilled to announce an event that's truly special coming up on June 13th, designed for folks who would like a stress-reducing, calm and enlivening retreat experience in NYC's Central Park! For the first time, I'm teaming up with my dear friend and top stress management expert, Jordan Friedman (who I've had the honor of interviewing on my podcast twice now) to offer a live retreat and tour experience on June 13th in the heart of New York City's iconic Central Park. We'll start with an 2 and ½ -hour walking tour guided by Jordan (who is also a fabulous licensed New York City tour guide) of some of the most beautiful and relaxing spots in the park, followed by an energizing and supportive Q&A session, where Jordan and I will help you directly address and navigate some of the biggest stressors you're facing today — in your life, career, and family. We cannot wait to spend this special and meaningful time with you, surrounded by the nature, beauty, and deep calm of the urban oasis of Central Park. Spots are limited, so check out the details and register today at thestresscoach.com/central-park-retreat.   Jordan and I would love to offer you this special experience on June 13th!   ——————— READY FOR A HUGE PERSONAL SHIFT TO ACHIEVE MORE SUCCESS, IMPACT, AND FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER THIS YEAR? Work with Kathy and get hands-on, transformative CAREER & LEADERSHIP GROWTH COACHING SUPPORT today! Are you ready for a big positive shift in how you're working and what you're achieving today in your career? Let's make that happen for you! In my 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough 1:1 coaching program, I help professionals create and achieve what they want most,  which includes more confidence, impact, advancement, financial reward, and fulfillment. I've worked with over 20,000 professionals across 6 continents, and before that, I served as a therapist, and before that, I was a corporate VP, managing multi-million dollar budgets and global initiatives. I bring all of that experience to our work together, helping you build a new chapter that aligns with who you really are and what you're ready to create. Check out kathycaprino.com/careerbreakthru and I hope you'll register now. I'd love to support you this month and beyond!! And don't forget to leverage Kathy Caprino AI - my new digital career coaching tool - for instant access to answers and guidance about your most pressing career and leadership growth challenges.   ——————— Order Kathy's book The Most Powerful You today! If you enjoy the book, we'd so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy's digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.   Kathy's Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources Kathy's TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment Kathy's Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz   ——————— Key Quotes from today's episode: “The same theme kept coming up when people felt stuck [and] that theme was fear: fear of failure, fear of uncertainty, and fear of judgment [from] others.” — @itsjennywood [0:08:28] “You don't need permission from somebody else to do these things, to take these bold actions.” — @itsjennywood [0:28:23] “That same bravery, that same wild courage that pushed me to make that ask, is the same wild courage that pushes me to make other asks or requests or bold moves, and then sometimes they work out!” — @itsjennywood [0:31:33] “It's better to learn from your mistakes than to waste time predicting the consequences of every possible decision or outcome. So, think fast and fearless, and if you're on the fence, do it.” — @itsjennywood [0:32:29] “I have found that when I have been the most successful, it's [been] because I was willing to be on the edge of discomfort.” — @itsjennywood [0:32:53] “There's this disconnect between what's real and what we feel, and that's why I say ‘we have to give permission to ourselves to be selfish, to be reckless, to be bossy.'” — @itsjennywood [0:39:02]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

Rafi Mohammed, founder of the consulting firm Culture of Profit, says a crisis or recession is not the time to panic and slash prices. He says leaders should instead reevaluate their pricing strategy—or develop one for the first time—to better respond to customers during the slump and keep them when the economy recovers. Since this conversation took place in 2020, the crisis you'll hear them referring to is—obviously—the Covid-19 pandemic. But these lessons apply well beyond that moment—to any period of economic instability. Mohammed shares examples of companies across a variety of industries that created effective price strategies in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Mohammed is the author of "The 1% Windfall: How Successful Companies Use Price to Profit and Grow" and the recent HBR article, “Setting a Pricing Strategy Amid Ever-Changing Tariffs."

What if employment as we know it has already died—and we're just pretending not to notice?In Part One of this three-part series, Josh Drean—Harvard MBA, startup founder, and co-author of Employment is Dead(Harvard Business Review Press)—joins Vince to dissect the slow death of traditional work. From the failure of annual engagement surveys to the false promise of “people-first” slogans, Josh makes it clear: the current system was built for the factory floor, not the future.We trace Josh's journey from studying psychology to working in corporate consulting during the pandemic, and now building the Work3 Institute to help leaders redesign employment itself. Why is HR still feared? Why are employees called “assets” but treated like expenses? And how can new technologies like Web3 create better human systems?Part Two digs into how a cold outreach led to an HBR publishing deal—and the 10 principles Josh says every modern worker wants now.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Why Engagement Surveys Are a Broken Ritual“Surveys are the dumbest way to build a relationship. They're not designed for honesty—and most leaders don't really want the truth.”The False Math of ‘People Are Our Greatest Asset'“If people were really assets, they'd show up on the balance sheet. But they don't. They're an expense—and treated like one.”The Pandemic Wake-Up Call“I started consulting right as COVID hit. It forced companies to rethink safety, remote work, and what their employees actually needed.”The HR Dilemma: Protector of People or Risk Manager?“Most employees still associate HR with layoffs. That's a brand problem—and a system design failure.”From Assembly Lines to AI: Why Taylorism Is Still Haunting Us“Modern work still clings to an industrial-era model—check the box, don't ask questions. That doesn't fit the information age.”How Psychology Led Josh Into Web3 and DAO Culture“My reason for doing this never changed—it's about building better experiences. But tech gave me the tools to scale that.”Meet the Digital Native Workforce (a.k.a. Your Kids)“My 8-year-old builds real friendships through Fortnite. If you think digital community isn't real—you're already behind.”The 10 Operating Principles of Work3“From flexibility and autonomy to interoperability and ownership—these are the non-negotiables for the next generation of work.”Why Forcing People Back to the Office Will Backfire“Employees don't want the typewriter factory version of work. RTO is a backwards step—and they know it.”From Psychology Grad to HBR Author: Josh's Journey Begins“I didn't have a tenured chair or a best-selling track record. Just a cold outreach, a clear message—and a broken system to fix.”_________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Josh Drean  --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.18 Million+ All-Time Downloads.80+ Countries Reached Daily.Global Top 1.5% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>170,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.

Part Two of a 3-part series on Josh Drean.Josh has worn many hats—Harvard MBA, psychology grad, co-founder of Work3 Institute and now, co-author of Employment is Dead (Harvard Business Review Press).In Part 1, we tore down the outdated rituals of traditional employment, including the performative disaster that is the annual engagement survey. Today in Part 2, we go behind the scenes: how did a random cold call spark a bestselling book that landed at HBR?Josh shares the publishing highs and headaches—crafting a 120-page proposal, keeping the book relevant in a fast-changing world, and building an audience in real time on social media while the manuscript sat in editing limbo. This one's for every creator, innovator, and future-of-work disruptor trying to stay ahead of the curve.Key Highlights of Our Interview:A Book Born from a Cold Call“I know this sounds completely random, but do you want to write a book together?” That's how co-author Deborah Perry Piscione kicked off Employment is Dead. One unexpected phone call, a big idea, and a sticky title later—they caught Harvard Business Review's attention.Publishing in a Real-Time World“Imagine writing a chapter a year ago, only to have it go live twelve months later—it's outdated by then.” With AI and Web3 changing everything weekly, Josh kept the conversation fresh through TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube while waiting for the book to hit shelves.The Proposal That Was ‘Way Too Long'“We ended up with 120 pages—which everyone said was way too much.” But that oversized pitch sparked a bidding war. Why? Because they weren't just selling a book. They were calling out a broken system—and offering a blueprint to fix it._________________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Josh Drean  --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.18 Million+ All-Time Downloads.80+ Countries Reached Daily.Global Top 1.5% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>170,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.

People management consists of a fair amount of mediation and diplomacy, and you can't expect to get the hang of it right away. You're in the middle of a lot now. Initiating difficult conversations, and then getting all the way through them, takes planning and practice (and sometimes even a breather). Holding tension takes restraint. Amy Bernstein and Kelsey Alpaio interview Amy Gallo about the types of conflict that new managers should expect to handle, as well as options for responding. They talk through real experiences and common scenarios. Like that time Kelsey needed to tell a direct report they were falling short of her expectations (but didn't end up saying anything). Or that time Amy G started reporting to a friend. They also give guidance for intervening or not when team members are arguing and for discreetly clueing your group in about the office politics going on. Key episode topics include: managing conflicts, interpersonal skills, interpersonal communication, difficult employees, hard conversations, leadership Listen to the original Women at Work episode: How to Manage: ConflictFind more episodes of Women at Work.Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org.]]>

In a conversation with HBR editor-at-large Adi Ignatius, Lisa Su, CEO of leading semiconductor company AMD, discusses the company's evolution toward high-performance and adaptive computing, the future of AI use in different sectors, and the importance of responsible risk-taking. She advocates for fast experimentation and implementation while ensuring safety through initiatives like AMD's Responsible AI Council, active learning within the organization and among industry peers, and the hiring of diverse talent to drive innovation. Time Magazine recently named Su their "CEO of the Year." Key episode topics include: artificial intelligence, computing, machine learning, technology, decision-making, implementation, experimentation, ChatGPT, OpenAI, strategy HBR On Strategy curates the best conversations and case studies with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. New episodes every week. Watch the full YouTube video: How AMD's Lisa Su is Thinking About AIWatch more videos on HBR's YouTube channelDiscover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>

She's stepped into a leadership position thanks, in part, to a former boss at her organization. But now, this former boss has become a peer, and perhaps competition for the next-level role. Plus, their leadership styles often clash. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how to position herself for career advancement in the face of competition from a colleague.

 A new sound is in store for the HBR IdeaCast. Every Tuesday, we'll keep giving you the insights, research, and advice you need to lead, featuring practical conversations with leading thinkers. But as Adi Ignatius, editor-at-large at Harvard Business Review, joins executive editor Alison Beard as cohost of the show, we're offering even more to better serve you. Look forward to more interviews with C-suite executives, more expert perspectives on the most pressing, up-to-date problems facing leaders, and some special surprises for HBR subscribers. The new and improved HBR IdeaCast kicks off next Tuesday, be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover: ideacast@hbr.org