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    LeadershipRemove Leadership →

    New research on business leadership from Harvard Business School faculty on issues including skills development, authentic leadership, and creating value.
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    • 07 Mar 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Effective Leaders Share the Spotlight with Their Teams

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Many executives make decisions alone and take credit for every win. Research by Yuan Zou and Ethan Rouen shows how leaders—and their companies—directly benefit when they engage and elevate colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 17 Feb 2022
    • Book

    When Employees Feel a Sense of Purpose, Companies Succeed

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Corporate cultures tend to encourage conformity. At a time when employees expect more from their jobs, companies should make space for individuality, Ranjay Gulati argues in this excerpt from his book, Deep Purpose. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 14 Feb 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Curiosity, Not Coding: 6 Skills Leaders Need in the Digital Age

    by Linda A. Hill, Ann Le Cam, Sunand Menon, and Emily Tedards

    Transforming an organization starts with transforming its leaders. Data from 1,700 executives by Linda Hill and colleagues reveals the most important skills and traits leaders need now. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Jan 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Scrap the Big New Year's Resolutions. Make 6 Simple Changes Instead.

    by Kristen Senz

    Self-improvement doesn't need to be painful, especially during a pandemic. Rather than set yet another gym goal, look inward, retrain your brain, and get outside, says Hirotaka Takeuchi. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Dec 2021
    • Op-Ed

    Want to Build Better Leaders? Focus on Mindset, Skills, Knowledge

    by Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle

    Too many companies fail to see the potential of their best middle managers—and lose them to other firms. Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle offer a framework for helping these promising leaders grow. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 Nov 2021
    • Op-Ed

    Can Our Parenting Struggles Make Us Better Leaders?

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Like parents, leaders must know when to impose control and when to step back. Ranjay Gulati reflects on the benefits of authoritative leadership, and what it takes to achieve it. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 05 Nov 2021
    • Op-Ed

    Is the Business World Finally Ready for the Wisdom of Shibusawa?

    by Geoffrey Jones and Rei Morimoto

    Legendary financier Eiichi Shibusawa advocated for business prosperity that would also benefit society. One hundred years after his death, his message is resonating with a new generation of leaders, say Geoffrey Jones and Rei Morimoto. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Nov 2021
    • Op-Ed

    Team Success Starts with the Individual—and with Love

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Many leaders see teams as collective units, but helping individual members reach their potential—personally and professionally—can open new opportunities. Ranjay Gulati looks at the philosophy of famed football coach Pete Carroll. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 26 Oct 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    What Companies Want Most in a CEO: A Good Listener

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Financial expertise and operational experience will only take executives so far. More than ever, companies want senior leaders with strong social skills and emotional intelligence, says research by Raffaella Sadun and Joseph Fuller. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Oct 2021
    • What Do You Think?

    How Do We Make Sure the Right People End Up with Power in Organizations?

    by James Heskett

    A new book argues that companies need to reward humility and empathy—antidotes to the hubris and self-focus of excess power. But is that easier said than done? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 21 Sep 2021
    • Office Hours

    Readers Ask: How Can I Gain Power and Influence?

    by Kristen Senz

    Who has the real power in an organization? Julie Battilana says it comes down to two questions. She discusses power and more on Working Knowledge’s “Office Hours” series. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Sep 2021
    • What Do You Think?

    Can We Train for Trust?

    by James Heskett

    A culture of trust can improve employee—and company—performance. But can leaders be trained to foster trust among those they lead? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 31 Aug 2021
    • Book

    Feeling Powerless at Work? Time to Agitate, Innovate, and Orchestrate

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Employees lower down the organizational ladder have far more power than they realize. If they worked together, they could effect significant change within their workplaces, says Julie Battilana. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 06 Aug 2021
    • Book

    Steve Jobs and the Rise of the Celebrity CEO

    by Dina Gerdeman

    A new book by Richard Tedlow digs into the careers of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Oprah Winfrey to understand how CEOs went from nameless suits to acclaimed gurus. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 27 Jul 2021
    • Op-Ed

    What Pirates Can Teach Us About Leadership

    by Francesca Gino

    Despite his reputation for ruthlessness, Blackbeard ran a surprisingly progressive and equitable ship. Francesca Gino highlights three lessons for today's leaders from the golden age of piracy. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 29 Jun 2021
    • Cold Call Podcast

    Procter & Gamble’s Lean Innovation Transformation

    Re: Emily Truelove

    When Kathy Fish became Procter & Gamble’s Chief Research, Development & Innovation Officer in 2014, she was concerned that the world’s leading consumer packaged goods company had lost its capability to produce a steady stream of disruptive innovations. In addition, intensifying competition from direct-to-consumer companies convinced Fish that P&G needed to renew its value proposition to make all aspects of the consumer experience “irresistibly superior.” But making this change would require wholesale transformation from within. Can Fish bring lean innovation to scale at Procter & Gamble? Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Emily Truelove discusses the challenges of bringing this established company back to an innovative mindset in her case, “Kathy Fish at Procter & Gamble: Navigating Industry Disruption by Disrupting from Within.” Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 15 Jun 2021
    • Cold Call Podcast

    IKEA Navigates the Future While Staying True to its Culture

    Re: Juan Alcacer & Cynthia A. Montgomery

    After years of success in providing quality furniture at affordable prices, Swedish furniture maker IKEA is challenged by the rise of online shopping and changing consumer behavior, plus the arrival of a new leader. The company's top executives know they had to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new strategic initiatives to stay relevant. But which initiatives will best enable IKEA to evolve while staying true to the company’s core values? Harvard Business School professors Juan Alcacer and Cynthia Montgomery discuss navigating a new future while preserving the company’s culture and identity in their case, “Which IKEA Do We Want?” Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 14 Jun 2021
    • Op-Ed

    When Your Nerves Get the Best of You, Change the Narrative

    by Francesca Gino

    Anxiety can hobble even the most confident leaders. Francesca Gino offers three strategies that she uses to turn nerve-wracking situations into meaningful experiences. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 May 2021
    • Book

    The Hard Truth About Being a CEO

    by Michael Blanding

    CEOs rarely get the full story from advisers and don't seem to know when to step down, says David Fubini. His book Hidden Truths offers candid wisdom for leaders. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 03 May 2021
    • What Do You Think?

    Where Does CEO Activism Go From Here?

    by James Heskett

    More than 200 CEOs, including Warren Buffett, recently spoke out in support of voting rights. But whom do these CEOs represent? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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