The HBR Channel

Latest Episodes:

Six Skills Middle Managers Need Jan 21, 2014

Show notes

The general manager’s job is dauntingly complex. To succeed in it, you need to get six things right: your business strategy, team members, resource allocation tactics, data, team incentives, and organizational structures.

The Risk and Reward of Disagreeing with Your Boss Jan 14, 2014

Show notes

When you develop a strong “backbone,” you know how to stand up for yourself and your opinions. You also have the strength and wisdom to apologize if you make a mistake in how you treat others.

Trust Your Team to Use Their Talent Jan 07, 2014

Show notes

How to get the best work from your people? Don’t try to do their work for them. Instead, create an environment where they can take chances, use their skills, and succeed. Thinking of yourself as a coach can help.

How Successful People Reach Their Goals Dec 31, 2013

Show notes

Successful people reach their goals not because of who they are but because of what they do.

Good Leaders Admit Mistakes Dec 24, 2013

Show notes

The best leaders know when they’ve made a wrong decision. They admit it, apologize, and take swift action to correct the mistake.

Encourage Candor at Work Dec 17, 2013

Show notes

The best-performing teams have a culture of candor—people feel comfortable asking questions, giving honest feedback, and acknowledging problems. These three tips can help you foster a candid culture in your team.

The Ripple Effect of a Great Work Culture Nov 26, 2013

Show notes

An organization’s culture powerfully shapes how people behave and how they do their work. Culture can therefore be more important than strategy for sharpening your organization’s competitive edge.

The Power of Small, Flexible Teams Nov 12, 2013

Show notes

Major changes in the business arena call for small, flexible teams that can help your organization innovate. Learn some practical ways to assemble such teams and empower them to generate fresh ideas and put them into action.

Build Your Emotional Agility Nov 05, 2013

Show notes

When you experience negative thoughts and feelings, it’s tempting to try to suppress them. But that only makes things worse. Instead, learn how to put some distance between you and them, and then channel them into productive outcomes.

Create a Marketplace for Great Ideas Oct 29, 2013

Show notes

Successful organizations generate and execute the best ideas. That requires a culture of openness—where people feel safe offering a diversity of perspectives. Here’s how to foster such a culture.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected