Generative AI is dismantling the economic logic that made standardized enterprise software the default, making it fast and ...

You’ll inevitably face a negotiation where it feels like you have no leverage. But even without a clear plan B, you still have ways to shift the balance—if you rethink how leverage works. Look for ...

In his new book, What Do You Really Stand For? (Harvard Business Review Press, 2026), Columbia Business School professor Paul Ingram draws on decades of research and frameworks to help you articulate ...

Brick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential ...

Technical expertise alone will only take you so far in your career. As your leadership role grows, your impact depends more on how well you listen, build trust, and help others do their best work. To ...

On Monday, April 20, 2026, Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September and serve as executive chairman of the board of directors. John Ternus, current senior vice president of ...

There’s a growing leadership gap that few are talking about. Many leaders are relying on skills that no longer match the needs and demands of their role and today’s workplace. The unintended ...

To be more effective as a leader, should you focus on building your strengths or fixing your weaknesses? Shannon Anderson-Finch is an executive coach and leadership consultant with nearly 20 years of ...

Earlier in your career, you volunteered for hard projects, stayed late, and prided yourself on delivering. It worked. You rose through the ranks, built a reputation for getting things done and became ...

Welcome to the HBR Executive Agenda for April 16, 2026. Adi Ignatius is the editor at large at Harvard Business Review and its former editor in chief. HBR Executive delivers trusted insights and ...

Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business ...

While the topics may vary, all HBR articles share certain characteristics. They are written for senior managers by experts whose authority comes from careful analysis, study, and experience. The ideas ...