Richard Adelstein, professor of economics at Wesleyan University and author of "The Rise of Planning in Industrial America, 1864-1914."

The HBS sage and McKinsey head discuss how to stay on top in a rapidly changing industry.

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund talks with HBR editor in chief Adi Ignatius.

Ram Charan, coauthor of "Boards that Lead," talks about what he's learned in three decades of helping executives make tough decisions.

Stewart D. Friedman, Wharton professor and author of "Baby Bust," presents new research.

Michael Mankins, partner at Bain & Company, on how to get the most out of meetings.

Nikil Saval, editor at n+1, on how gender, politics, and unions have affected the American workplace since the Civil War.

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

Linda Hill, Harvard Business School professor, and Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, senior adviser at Egon Zehnder, on the talent strategies that set up a company for long-term success.

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

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

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

Famed producer Norman Lear on developing groundbreaking sitcoms, managing creative partnerships and the lessons he wants to pass on to the next generation.

Jennifer Magnolfi, Founder & Principal Investigator at Programmable Habitats LLC, on how digital work, and the Internet of Things will fundamentally change the how we use the buildings and neighborhoods we work in.

The mayor of London explains why Churchill is a role model and whether his aspirations include the Prime Minister's office.

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

Stanford's Ron Howard, one of the fathers of decision analysis, explains how it's done.

Dorothy Leonard, author of "Critical Knowledge Transfer" ​and Harvard Business School professor, on retaining organizational expertise.

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

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

Nicholas Carlson, author of "Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo," on the CEO's management style.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The bestselling author describes her creative process and explains why she was always determined to have a career.

Therese Huston, Ph.D. and author of "How Women Decide," offers research-based tips for both men and women on how to make high quality, defensible decisions -- and sell them to your team.

The champion diver explains how visualization and ambitious goal-setting helped him achieve double gold medals in back-to-back Olympic Games and why he now serves as a mentor to younger athletes and a spokesman for LGBT causes.

Tim Sullivan, co-author with Ray Fisman of "The Inner Lives of Markets," on how we shape economic theory -- and how it shapes us.

Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of "Originals", on the science of standing out.

Bill von Hippel, professor at the University of Queensland, on how the ability to think and respond quickly makes someone seem more charismatic.

David Burkus, author of "Under New Management", explains why some companies are taking extreme measures to limit electronic communication. Burkus is also a professor at Oral Roberts University and host of the podcast Radio Free Leader.