Gretchen Rubin, author of "Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives," explains that you've got to know your habit-setting style.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

Renée Mauborgne of INSEAD explains how a landmark idea is evolving. She is coauthor, along with W. Chan Kim, of "Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition (2015)."

Ron Friedman, Ph.D., author of "The Best Place to Work," on how to structure your day to get the most done.

Hear this story based on real events at J.C. Penney. A discussion with contributor Jill Avery and editor Andy O'Connell follows.

Regina Herzlinger, Harvard Business School professor, talks about how to dismantle the barriers to innovation in care delivery.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," explains the science of perception.

The Oscar-winning producer explains why a passion for learning--about other people and pursuits--has been the key to his success.

Fred Kiel, author of "Return on Character," explains his research on why being good benefits the bottom line.

Erin Reid of Boston University on why men (but not women) feign long working hours.

Timothy Morey and Allison Schoop, both of frog, on designing customer data systems that promote transparency and trust.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

R. "Ray" Wang, author of "Disrupting Digital Business" on how business is transforming.

Phil Libin discusses the impact of technology--from Microsoft Word to wearables--on our collaboration and productivity.

The former U.S. Senate majority leader and U.S. envoy to Northern Ireland and the Middle East describes his approach to resolving disputes and fostering bipartisan compromise.

James Bessen, economist and former software executive, on what we can learn from 19th century mill workers about innovation, wages, and technology.

Alexandra Samuel, online engagement expert and author of "Work Smarter with Social Media," on the tools you should use--and the ones you could be ignoring.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

The CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment discusses the crisis with editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius.

Peter Cappelli, author of the HBR article, "Why We Love to Hate HR...and What HR Can Do About It," on perhaps the least popular function in business.

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of the HBR article "Ace the Assessment," explores the rising practice of using tests in hiring and promotion decisions.

Charlene Li, author of "The Engaged Leader," on why and how senior executives are diving into online networks.

David Krantz, the CEO of YP (formerly the Yellow Pages), explains how they've reinvented their business.

Juan Enriquez and Steve Gullans explain how we're "evolving ourselves."

Mary Shapiro, author of the "HBR Guide to Leading Teams" and professor at Simmons, on dealing with conflict and other issues.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

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

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

How PepsiCo is harnessing the power of design.

Kate Smaje of McKinsey explains how it's about more than being tech-savvy.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

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

Tiffany Shlain, filmmaker, on why we need more time to develop our inner selves.

Kimberly Elsbach, author of the HBR article "Collaborating with Creative Peers," on collaborating better with a certain type of colleague.

Dorie Clark, author of "Stand Out," on having more influence.

Whitney Johnson, author of "Disrupt Yourself," on taking the big risks we secretly want to.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

Sally Osberg, president and CEO of the Skoll Foundation and author of "Getting Beyond Better" with Roger Martin.

Clay Shirky talks about Xiaomi, the subject of his new book, "Little Rice."

Norman Winarsky, coauthor of "If You Really Want to Change the World," on ventures that scale.

Gareth Jones, author of "Why Should Anyone Work Here?", explains the things managers know, but struggle to do.

Evan Loomis and Evan Baehr, coauthors of "Get Backed," on how to win someone over with PowerPoint.

The renowned American journalist talks with HBR senior editor Dan McGinn.

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

Amy Gallo, author of the "HBR Guide to Managing Conflict at Work," explains the options.

Pierre Nanterme discusses the forces changing consulting, and other knowledge-intensive industries.

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

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

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.