Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business Review

6/12/2025, 7:28:07 PM

Former HBS dean Nitin Nohria shows how a CEO’s time allocation is a powerful leadership act: it drives results and signals priorities. Learn more about HBR Executive at hbr.org/executive-offer

Harvard Business Review

6/12/2025, 2:59:39 PM

*B. Say no, but reframe your refusal as a smart strategic choice.* How you say no matters. A flat “this will overwhelm our team” can sound negative. Instead, link your response to strategy and impact. For example: “We can take this on—but only if we pause X.” or “To do this well, we’d need to delay Y. What’s the bigger priority from your perspective?” Focus on what drives results, not what can’t be done. That shows sound judgment, not resistance. Read more: https://s.hbr.org/3Zs7bFM

Harvard Business Review

5/13/2025, 1:36:30 PM

These questions can reveal faulty assumptions, hidden opportunities, and what’s really within your control. https://s.hbr.org/3Ff2AQh

Harvard Business Review

5/19/2025, 6:54:48 PM

This research-backed roadmap can help brands proactively unpack, assess, and optimize their content’s potential. https://s.hbr.org/43hsg6R

Harvard Business Review

5/14/2025, 1:26:51 PM

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Harvard Business Review

5/13/2025, 8:06:41 PM

Just in the past year, the world of generative AI has evolved dramatically. So, how do people use gen AI today? The top 10 use cases in 2025 indicate a shift from technical to emotional applications, including growth in areas such as therapy, personal productivity, and personal development. More and more people are using LLMs to find purpose and improve themselves. https://s.hbr.org/42KUesA

Harvard Business Review

5/14/2025, 1:26:44 PM

At the end of a long all-hands meeting, an employee asks a tough question about delayed bonuses. You're low on time, and your first instinct is to give a quick, motivational response and move on. What should you do?

Harvard Business Review

5/15/2025, 5:46:24 PM

Four principles Adobe uses to preempt the legal and ethical trouble AI can cause. https://s.hbr.org/45blSAz

Harvard Business Review

5/21/2025, 3:03:07 PM

Robots aren’t for every company. Here’s how to decide if they’re right for yours. https://s.hbr.org/3H77akj

Harvard Business Review

5/20/2025, 12:47:04 PM

A minor process change can have major ramifications for who gets hired—and how managers feel about HR’s involvement. https://s.hbr.org/4dtdvTp