HBR On Leadership

Many of us manage projects—even if “project manager” isn’t in our official job title. We try to learn the basics as we go: how to manage multiple stakeholders, adapt as circumstances change, and set r...

When Rick Ridgeway compares mountaineering to risk management, he’s speaking from deep experience navigating both the boardroom and some of the world’s highest slopes. Ridgeway is an outdoor adventure...

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Move fast and break things.”  But Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei says speed and experimentation are not enough on their own. Instead, she argues that y...

GitLab, which builds and manages an open-source software development application, started off with employees fully dispersed and has stayed that way. Now with more than 1,300 people spread across more...

In 2014, Deloitte launched Pixel to facilitate open talent and crowdsourcing for client engagements that need specific expertise — like machine learning or digital production. But uptake across the or...

Suzanne Peterson says many talented professionals miss out on leadership roles for relatively intangible reasons.  But she argues that aspiring leaders can learn to alter their everyday interactions i...

Managing difficult personalities, stalled productivity, and conflict are inevitable parts of leading a team. But how do you know if your leadership is part of the problem? Leadership coach and author ...

Nashater Deu Solheim argues that there are proven techniques to help you understand your colleagues’ thinking and win their respect—even in virtual work settings. Solheim is a forensic psychologist an...

If you’ve invested in someone you manage, it’s natural to feel hurt when that person tells you they’re leaving—especially if they’re a strong contributor. In this episode, three HBR leaders join manag...

Some leaders are too comfortable talking about themselves and others — at work. Their teams may struggle to trust them because they have no boundaries. Other leaders are reluctant to share anything at...