be The Condensed September 2015 Issue By hbr.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:28:35 -0500 Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features. Full Article
be Become a Better Listener By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:48:54 -0500 Mark Goulston, psychiatrist and author of "Just Listen," explains how. Full Article
be The Condensed October 2015 Issue By hbr.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:47:52 -0500 Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features. Full Article
be The Condensed November 2015 Issue By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:23:52 -0500 Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features. Full Article
be The Man Behind Siri Explains How to Start a Company By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:04:12 -0500 Norman Winarsky, coauthor of "If You Really Want to Change the World," on ventures that scale. Full Article
be Slide Deck Presentations Don’t Have to Be Terrible By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 19:34:50 -0500 Evan Loomis and Evan Baehr, coauthors of "Get Backed," on how to win someone over with PowerPoint. Full Article
be The Condensed December 2015 Issue By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:34:48 -0500 Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features. Full Article
be Becoming a More Authentic Leader By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:49:13 -0500 Bill George, Harvard Business School professor and author of "Discover Your True North," gives advice to both new and experienced leaders. Full Article
be Being Happier at Work By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:10:28 -0500 Emma Seppälä, Stanford researcher and author of "The Happiness Track," explains the proven benefits of a positive outlook; simple ways to increase your sense of well-being; and why it's not about being ecstatic or excited all the time. Full Article
be Be a Superboss By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:18:44 -0500 Lorne Michaels, Bill Walsh, Alice Waters–all have had a disproportionate impact in their respective industries through their knack for collecting and inspiring great talent. We hear how they do it from Sydney Finkelstein, the Steven Roth Professor of Management in Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and the author of "Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Manage the Flow of Talent". Full Article
be Isabel Allende on Fiction and Feminism By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:49:16 -0500 The bestselling author describes her creative process and explains why she was always determined to have a career. Full Article
be Let Employees Be People By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 18:16:18 -0500 Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, both of Harvard, discuss what they've learned from studying radically transparent organizations where people at all levels of the hierarchy get candid feedback, show vulnerability, and grow on the job. Their book is "An Everyone Culture." Full Article
be Make Better Decisions By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 17:30:15 -0500 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. Full Article
be Be a Work/Life-Friendly Boss By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2016 18:03:28 -0500 Managers play a huge role in their employees' personal lives, which in turn affects productivity, morale, and turnover at work. Professor Scott Behson, author of "The Working Dad's Survival Guide," and professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, gives practical tips for being a leader who is flexible, fair, and effective. Full Article
be The Connection Between Speed and Charisma By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:34:25 -0500 Bill von Hippel, professor at the University of Queensland, on how the ability to think and respond quickly makes someone seem more charismatic. Full Article
be What the World’s Best CEOs Have in Common By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:31:14 -0500 Long-term thinking, short-term savvy, and relentless focus on employees. Full Article
be The “Jobs to be Done” Theory of Innovation By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:42:41 -0500 Clayton Christensen, professor at Harvard Business School, builds upon the theory of disruptive innovation for which he is well-known. He speaks about his new book examining how successful companies know how to grow. Full Article
be The Secret to Better Problem Solving By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:22:54 -0500 Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg discusses a nimbler approach to diagnosing problems than existing frameworks: reframing. He’s the author of “Are You Solving the Right Problems?” in the January/February 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be Collaborating Better Across Silos By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:06:00 -0500 Harvard Law School lecturer Heidi K. Gardner discusses how firms gain a competitive edge when specialists collaborate across functional boundaries. But it’s often difficult, expensive, and messy. The former McKinsey consultant is the author of the new book, “Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos.” Full Article
be Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Resilience By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:23:29 -0500 Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg talks about returning to work after her husband’s death, and Wharton management and psychology professor Adam Grant discusses what the research says about resilience. In this joint interview, they talk about how to build resilience in yourself, your team, and your organization. They’re the authors of the new book, "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy." Full Article
be How to Survive Being Labeled a Star By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 16:54:52 -0500 Jennifer Petriglieri, professor at INSEAD, discusses how talented employees can avoid being crushed by lofty expectations -- whether their own, or others'. She has researched how people seen as "high potential" often start to feel trapped and ultimately burn out. Petriglieri discusses practical ways employees can handle this, and come to see this difficult phase as a career rite of passage. She’s the co-author of “The Talent Curse” in the May-June 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be 4 Behaviors of Top-Performing CEOs By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 09:47:21 -0500 Elena Botelho, partner at leadership advisory firm ghSmart, talks about the disconnect between the stereotype of the CEO and what research shows actually leads to high performance at that level. She says the image of the charismatic, tall male with a top university degree who’s a strategic visionary and makes great decisions under pressure is a pervasive one. However, research shows that four behaviors more consistently lead to high performance in the corner office: 1) deciding with speed and conviction 2) engaging for impact 3) adapting proactively 4) delivering reliably. Botelho is the co-author of the article “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart” in the May-June 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be Basic Competence Can Be a Strategy By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:26:30 -0500 Raffaella Sadun, a professor at Harvard Business School, explains why seemingly common-sensical management practices are so hard to implement. After surveying thousands of organizations across the world, she found that only 6% of firms qualified as highly well-managed — and that managers mistakenly assumed they were all above average. She is a co-author of “Why Do We Undervalue Competent Management?” in the September–October 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be When ‘Best Practices’ Backfire By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:30:25 -0500 Freek Vermeulen, an associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the London Business School, argues that too many companies are following so-called best practices that are actually holding them back. They do it because of deep-seated industry tradition—and because it’s hard to know how seemingly successful business models will hold up over the long term. That’s why, he says, organizations should avoid benchmarking and instead routinely test their business practices before there’s a problem. Vermeulen is the author of “Breaking Bad Habits: Defy Industry Norms and Reinvigorate Your Business.” Full Article
be Why More CEOs Should Be Hired from Within By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:02:00 -0500 Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, a senior adviser at the global executive search firm Egon Zehnder, makes the case for finding a company’s next CEO inside the firm. But to find the best contenders, organizations have to learn what to look for, how to find it, and how to nurture it. Fernández-Aráoz is the co-author of the new HBR article “Turning Potential into Success: The Missing Link in Leadership Development.” Full Article
be Hiring the Best People By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:06:42 -0500 Patty McCord, Netflix’s former Chief Talent Officer, sees hiring as constant matchmaking. Building a team of people that gets amazing work done, she says, requires managers to really know what they need, and for HR to actually understand the workings of the business. She says money should not be the reason someone leaves and that we should stop using words like “poaching” and “firing.” McCord is the author of “How to Hire,” in the January–February 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be For Better Customer Service, Offer Options, Not Apologies By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:27:31 -0500 Jagdip Singh, a professor of marketing at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, explains his research team’s new findings about customer satisfaction. He says apologizing is often counterproductive and that offering customers different possible solutions is usually more effective. He discusses what companies can do to help service representatives lead interactions that leave a customer satisfied—whether or not the problem has been solved. Singh’s research is featured in the article "‘Sorry’ Is Not Enough" in the January–February 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be You May Be a Workaholic If By hbr.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:22:26 -0500 Nancy Rothbard, a professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, draws a distinction between workaholism and working long hours. She explains the health consequences of being addicted to your work. She also gives practical advice for managing work addiction, whether it’s you who’s suffering, your direct report, boss, peer, or partner. Rothbard is the coauthor of the HBR article "How Being a Workaholic Differs from Working Long Hours — and Why That Matters for Your Health." Full Article
be Ask Better Questions By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2018 17:16:46 -0500 Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks, professors at Harvard Business School, say people in business can be more successful by asking more and better questions. They talk through what makes for a great question, whether you’re looking to get information or get someone to like you. They’re the coauthors of the article, “The Surprising Power of Questions,” in the May–June 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be Bill Clinton and James Patterson on Collaboration and Cybersecurity By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:51:15 -0500 Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson discuss their new novel, The President is Missing, in which a fictional president fights a cybersecurity attack amid intense political dysfunction. The coauthors share their lessons for collaborating across disparate skillsets — “clarity on the objective” and “don’t be afraid to admit what you don’t know.” They also talk about their research into cybersecurity threats and how realistic their thriller scenario could be. Full Article
be How to Become More Self-Aware By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:42:17 -0500 Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist and executive coach, talks about why we all should be working on self-awareness. Few people are truly self-aware, she says, and those who are don’t get there through introspection. She explains how to develop self-awareness through the feedback of loving critics and how to mentor someone who isn’t self-aware. Eurich is the author of the book “Insight.” Full Article
be Architect Daniel Libeskind on Working Unconventionally By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:09:30 -0500 Daniel Libeskind, a former academic turned architect and urban designer, discusses his unorthodox career path and repeat success at high-profile, emotionally charged projects. He also talks about his unusual creative process and shares tips for collaborating and managing emotions and expectations of multiple stakeholders. Libeskind was interviewed for the July-August 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review. Full Article
be How Some Companies Beat the Competition… For Centuries By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:42:15 -0500 Howard Yu, Lego Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD Business School in Switzerland, discusses how the industrial cluster in the Swiss city of Basel is a unique example of enduring competitive advantage. He explains how early dye makers were able to continually jump to new capabilities and thrive for generations. He says the story of those companies offers a counter-narrative to the pessimistic view that unless your company is Google or Apple, you can’t stay ahead of the competition for long. Yu is the author of “LEAP: How to Thrive in a World Where Everything Can Be Copied.” Full Article
be The Science Behind Sleep and High Performance By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:57:40 -0500 Marc Effron, president of the Talent Strategy Group, looked at the scientific literature behind high performance at work and identified eight steps we can all take to get an edge. Among those steps is taking care of your body -- sleep, exercise, and nutrition. But the most important is sleep. He offers some practical advice on getting more and better rest, and making time to exercise. Effron is the author of the new book, "8 Steps to High Performance: Focus On What You Can Change (Ignore the Rest)." Full Article
be The Surprising Benefits of Sponsoring Others at Work By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:30:46 -0500 Sylvia Ann Hewlett, an economist and the founder of the Center for Talent Innovation, has studied the difference between mentoring and sponsorship and what leaders have to gain from the latter. She says it's important to seek out protégés who outperform, are exceptionally trustworthy, and, most importantly, offer skills, knowledge, and perspectives that differ from your own, so you can maximize the benefits for both parties. Hewlett brings real-world lessons from several successful pairings and tips on how to effectively launch and manage these long-term relationships. She's the author of the book "The Sponsor Effect: How to Be a Better Leader by Investing in Others." Full Article
be How to Be Less Distracted at Work — and in Life By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:30:02 -0500 Nir Eyal, an expert on technology and psychology, says that we all need to learn to be less distracted into activities that don't help us achieve what we want to each day. Unwelcome behaviors can range from social media scrolling and bingeing on YouTube videos to chatting with colleagues or answering non-urgent emails. To break these habits, we start by recognizing that it is often our own emotions, not our devices, that distract us. We must then recognize the difference between traction (values-aligned work or leisure) and distraction (not) and make time in our schedules for more of the former. Eyal also has tips for protecting ourselves from the external distractions that do come at us and tools to force us to focus on bigger-picture goals. He is the author of the book "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life." Full Article
be The CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods on Becoming a Gun Control Advocate By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:54:45 -0500 Ed Stack, the chief executive of Dick's Sporting Goods, decided after the Parkland school shooting to pull assault rifles and high-capacity magazines from all of his company’s stores. The controversial choice hurt revenues. But the retailer weathered the storm, thanks to inclusive and thoughtful decision-making, careful communication with all stakeholders, and a strategic shift to new product lines. Stack explains why he chose to take such a public stance on a hot-button social issue and how it has affected him personally and professionally. He is the author of "It's How We Play the Game: Build a Business. Take a Stand. Make a Difference." Full Article
be Why “Connector” Managers Build Better Talent By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:15:12 -0500 Sari Wilde, a managing vice president at Gartner, studied 5,000 managers and identified four different types of leaders. The surprising result is that the “always on” manager is less effective at developing employees, even though many companies encourage supervisors to give constant feedback. Instead, the “connector” manager is the most effective, because they facilitate productive interactions across the organization. Wilde explains what the best connector managers do, how to be one, and how to work for one. With Jaime Roca, Wilde wrote the book “The Connector Manager: Why Some Leaders Build Exceptional Talent -- and Others Don’t.” Full Article
be A Nobel Prize Winner on Rethinking Poverty (and Business) By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:15:35 -0500 Esther Duflo, an MIT economist, won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her experimental approach to alleviating global poverty. Duflo’s early life working at a non-governmental organization in Madagascar and volunteering in soup kitchens in her native France inspired her to study economics and research the root causes of poverty. With her fellow Nobel winners Abhijit Banerjee of MIT and Michael Kremer of Harvard, Duflo showed that effective policies often go against conventional wisdom and popular economic models. The only way to find out what works, she argues, is to rigorously test solutions on the ground, and she encourages businesses to do the same. With Banerjee, Duflo also wrote the new book "Good Economics for Hard Times." Full Article
be Why Cybersecurity Isn’t Only a Tech Problem By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:30:57 -0500 Thomas Parenty and Jack Domet, cofounders of the cybersecurity firm Archefact Group, say that most organizations are approaching cybersecurity all wrong. Whether they're running small companies or working in multinational corporations, leaders have to think beyond their IT department and technology systems to instead focus on protecting their businesses' most important assets from attack. They need to work across functions and geographies to identify key risks, imagine potential threats and adversaries, and develop a plan for combating them. Parenty and Domet are the authors of the HBR article “Sizing up your Cyber Risks,” as well as the HBR Press book "A Leader’s Guide to Cybersecurity." Full Article
be The Tipping Point Between Failure and Success By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:30:10 -0500 Dashun Wang, associate professor at Kellogg School of Management, crunched big datasets of entrepreneurs, scientists, and even terrorist organizations to better understand the fine line between failure and success. One surprising finding is that people who experience early failures often become more accomplished than counterparts who achieve early successes. Another insight is that the pace of failure is an indicator of the tipping point between stagnation and eventual success. Wang is a coauthor of the study in the journal Nature: “Quantifying the dynamics of failure across science, startups and security.” Full Article
be Why Business Leaders Should Solve Problems Beyond Their Companies By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:15:22 -0500 Rosabeth Moss Kanter, professor at Harvard Business School, believes the world demands a new kind of business leader. She says so-called “advanced leaders” work inside and outside their companies to tackle big issues such as climate change, public health, and social inequality. She gives real-life examples and explains how business leaders can harness their experience, networks, innovative approaches, and the power of their organizations to solve challenging problems. Kanter is the author of the book "Think Outside the Building: How Advanced Leaders Can Change the World One Small Innovation at a Time." Full Article
be Revisiting “Jobs To Be Done” with Clayton Christensen By hbr.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:58:59 -0500 In this repeat episode, we honor the legacy of HBS professor Clayton Christensen, who passed away on January 23, 2020. The legendary management thinker was best known for his influential theory of “disruptive innovation,” which inspired a generation of executives and entrepreneurs. This HBR IdeaCast interview was originally published in 2016. Full Article
be This Holiday Season 4giftsnsuch.com Brings You the Best Last-Minute Deals You Can Find Online By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT For those who end up doing their Christmas shopping a little late in the month 4giftsnsuch.com came up with a variety of cool deals and promotions specially designed for those last minute shoppers. All deals are available right now at 4GiftsNSuch. Full Article
be Covington Who's Who Selects Nancy A. Marino as an Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT The selection recognizes Nancy A. Marino's commitment to excellence in the Retail industry and Consulting/Advisory sector. Full Article
be Cyber Pro Service Launches New Website - Wags-n-Whiskers-Giftbaskets.com - Purveyors of Best of Breed Pet Products By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT Wags-n-Whiskers-Giftbaskets.com showcases a wide range of gifts and gift baskets dedicated to pet lovers concerned with the health and welfare of their four-legged companions. Full Article
be At One Cookie We Believe The World Can Be Changed One Cookie at a Time - Why Send Flowers When You Can Send Cookies? By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT At One Cookie, we believe in spreading our cookie love across the nation and changing lives in the process. We will ship our cookies anywhere in the United States. Freshness guaranteed. Full Article
be Want the Best Gift at the Party? How About a Mini Bust of Your Family and Friends? Announcing a New Product from Be A Doll By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT Be A Doll, known for their personalized action figures, has developed a new product "Be A Bust". Submit 2 photos of your loved ones and get a 4 inch likeness of their head and shoulders, mounted on a stained wood base of your choice. Full Article
be Anne Thull of Anne Thull Fine Art Designs Named Featured Artist of 2013 Pebble Beach Food & Wine By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT Bronze grapevine sculptures to inspire during luxe event April 4-7. Full Article
be APW Asset Management and McTear's Announce the Largest Auction to be held in Scotland By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT In partnership with APW Asset Management, McTear's announced that more than 10,000 bottles of New World's finest wines will go under the hammer in Glasgow. The sale has attracted considerable interest from collectors from across the globe. Full Article