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How to Answer Situational Interview Questions 04.06.2026 3min

How to Answer Situational Interview Questions 16 Oct 2024 --- Gone are the days when interviewers only asked job candidates about their strengths and weaknesses. Today, recruiters and hiring managers use situational questions to assess how candidates think and solve problems. Here’s how to tackle them. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/3NzhLEp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Get Out of a Creative Rut | Christine vs. Work 04.06.2026 10min

How to Get Out of a Creative Rut | Christine vs. Work 29 Jun 2021 --- 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ Ever feel like your brain has run out of ideas? Here’s how to break out of a creative rut. Feeling blocked isn’t just a problem for “creative” types. Many jobs require a healthy dose of fresh thinking and new ideas, and it doesn’t feel good to hit that mental wall. Innovation Editor Christine Liu talks to Sonja Rasula, CEO and founder of Unique Markets, about how to break out of creative ruts, how to approach (and accept) them when they happen, and what you can do to reduce the likelihood of a major creative crisis. 00:00 I'm stuck... 01:20 Meet Sonja Rasula 01:37 It happens to the best of us. 02:10 Creative ruts happen. Accept it. 03:00 Just dance. 03:55 Remember why you love your job? 05:25 Get outside your comfort zone! 05:53 Getting my hands dirty. 06:20 You have to force the reset. We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your content preferences in our 10-minute survey: https://hbp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ldQ5v6xeoxKHrM?source=social_youtube Learn more about Sonja Rasula: https://www.uniquemarkets.com/our-founder Follow us: https://hbr.org/ascend https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hbr-ascend/ https://www.facebook.com/hbrascend/ https://twitter.com/HBRAscend https://www.instagram.com/hbrascend/?hl=en #creativity #productivity #motivation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Be Less Distracted at Work – and in Life | HBR IdeaCast 04.06.2026 35min

How To Be Less Distracted at Work – and in Life | HBR IdeaCast 22 Mar 2023 --- Nir Eyal, an expert on technology and psychology, says that we all need to learn to be less distracted into activities that don’t help us achieve what we want to each day. Unwelcome behaviors can range from social media scrolling and bingeing on YouTube videos to chatting with colleagues or answering non-urgent emails. To break these habits, we start by recognizing that it is often our own emotions, not our devices, that distract us. We must then recognize the difference between traction (values-aligned work or leisure) and distraction (not) and make time in our schedules for more of the former. Eyal also has tips for protecting ourselves from the external distractions that do come at us and tools to force us to focus on bigger-picture goals. He is the author of the book Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life (https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose/dp/194883653X). This article originally aired on HBR IdeaCast on September 24, 2019. Listen to more HBR IdeaCast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJuaxff5Cp0P2DKE_tFyaWOOa You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2019/09/how-to-be-less-distracted-at-work-and-in-life - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-less-distracted-at-work-and-in-life/id152022135?i=1000451042611 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4I2X4dbzvqkKZHbebqwEzq?si=4e3193d7bc804984 - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/hbr-ideacast/episode/how-to-be-less-distracted-at-work-and-in-life-64121681 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2lkZWFjYXN0/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAwNi0wNS0wODppZGVhY2FzdC4wNzAx?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiAwI-Z4O_9AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ Series Description: A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 1:33 – Distraction is Habitual 6:09 – Four Ways to Become Indistractable 11:29 – Managing External Distractions 14:43 – Time Boxing/Schedule Syncing 19:37 – Making Pacts with Yourself and Others 22:23 – Distraction at Work Is a Symptom of Cultural Dysfunction 26:24 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #management Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories Define What Kind of Company You Are 03.06.2026 3min

Stories Define What Kind of Company You Are 11 Oct 2024 --- Malcolm Gladwell discusses the concept of ‘over stories’ and their impact on leadership and organizational behavior, highlighting the importance of shared stories and community norms in shaping practices and principles. Listen to the full HBR IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3NnsodB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Does It Take to Be a Professional Photographer? | Career Crush 03.06.2026 16min

What Does It Take to Be a Professional Photographer? | Career Crush 24 Jun 2021 --- 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ What does it take to become a professional photographer? Raven B. Varona shares her journey from taking concert photos as a side gig to quitting her job and pursuing photography full time. She chats with Ascend editor Kelsey Alpaio about gaining traction in the industry, how she charges for her work, and how she cultivated an audience of 158k Instagram followers. 00:00 I Want to be a Photographer 00:49 Meet Raven B. Varona 01:44 How did you get started as a professional photographer? 02:44 How do I get permission to bring my camera to a venue? 03:29 It's all about relationships. 04:29 You've got to create an experience on social media. 05:23 What's the day to day like for a photographer? 06:42 Misconceptions About Being a Photographer 07:15 Let's talk money. 09:39 Do I ever have to work for free? 10:56 What's it like to photograph Beyoncé and Jay-Z? 11:23 What skills do I need to get started? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your content preferences in our 10-minute survey: https://hbp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ldQ5v6xeoxKHrM?source=social_youtube Learn more about Raven’s work at https://ravenbvarona.com/ Produced by Andy Robinson, Kelsey Alpaio, and Eliza Laycock Video by Andy Robinson, Kelsey Alpaio, and Eliza Laycock Editing by Andy Robinson Assistant editing by Eliza Laycock Animation and Design by Riko Cribbs and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ascend https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hbr... https://www.facebook.com/hbrascend/ https://twitter.com/HBRAscend https://www.instagram.com/hbrascend/ #portraitphotography #careeradvice #photographer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social Intelligence and Management 03.06.2026 13min

Social Intelligence and Leadership 11 Aug 2008 --- An interview with Daniel Goleman, Psychologist. See how you can use emotional and social intelligence to improve your own and your organization's performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Is Psychological Confidence? 03.06.2026 9min

What Is Psychological Safety? 7 Nov 2023 --- It’s a term that’s used a lot but is often misunderstood. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, who coined the phrase “team psychological safety”, says it’s the shared belief that it’s OK to take risks, express ideas and concerns, speak up with questions, and admit mistakes — and here’s the important part– without fear of negative consequences. And if your team doesn’t have it, that’s going to negatively impact its performance. In this video, you'll learn how to tell whether your team has it, and what to do if it doesn't. For more, check out this HBR article: https://hbr.org/2023/02/what-is-psychological-safety 00:00 What happens on your team when a project doesn't go as planned? 00:45 First, a definition of "team psychological safety" 02:12 Why is it important? 03:20 Does my team have it? 04:30 How do you foster it? 06:50 Conclusion Produced by Amy Gallo, Megan Reilly, Scott LaPierre, and Jessica Gidal Video by Dave Di Iulio and Elie Honein Design by Alex Belser, and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #PsychologicalSafety ##Risk #Jobs #Career #AmyGallo #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career Beyond the Covid-19 Crisis 03.06.2026 50min

How to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career in the Wake of the Covid-19 Crisis 19 May 2020 --- How will the crisis affect the career paths of today's workforce. What are the new opportunities, and how can you write your own script for success? This video was recorded live on May 18, 2020. Bozoma Saint John, CMO of Endeavor, joins HBR's Adi Ignatius and Joshua Macht to discuss the "new normal" and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Excel at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It 03.06.2026 13min

How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It 6 Oct 2023 --- Even if you don’t think you’re a natural (or you hate it), anyone can become proficient at this important art using the right tactics and behaviors. 00:00 “Small talk” is a misnomer for such an important part of communication. 01:07 Establish appropriate goals. 01:52 Give yourself permission to pause. 03:35 What if you feel like you have nothing smart to say? 04:24 What if I make a mistake or say something dumb? 05:09 What if my problem is that I have too much to say? 06:04 What tools can I use if none of this is natural to me? 07:53 How do I get the conversation started? 09:00 How do I end the conversation (gracefully)? According to Matt Abrahams, author of "Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot", key strategies include avoiding conventional responses in favor of establishing genuine connections, prioritizing brevity while delivering messages, and speaking authentically without the pressure to be perfect—which means daring to be dull. Fear or nervousness need not deter anyone from communicating effectively on the spot. Read more: https://hbr.org/2023/09/how-to-shine-when-youre-put-on-the-spot And there's more by Matt Abrahams on this topic in his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Faster-Talk-Smarter-Successfully/dp/1668010305/ Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Communication #SmallTalk #CommunicationSkills #Career #YourCareer #Work #Business #Harvard Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing Working Parents During the Pandemic | HBR IdeaCast 03.06.2026 35min

Managing Working Parents During the Pandemic | HBR IdeaCast 15 Mar 2023 --- Ellen Ernst Kossek, management professor at Purdue University, is researching how the pandemic is putting an enormous strain on working parents and the new challenge that poses for their managers. She shares how supervisors can offer much-needed consistency and predictability for working parents on their teams. She also outlines specific ways to give working parents more flexibility while still holding them accountable. Kossek is the coauthor, with Kelly Schwind Wilson and Lindsay Mechem Rosokha, of the HBR article “What Working Parents Need from Their Managers.” This episode originally aired on HBR IdeaCast on November 10, 2020. Listen to more HBR IdeaCast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJuaxff5Cp0P2DKE_tFyaWOOa You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/11/managing-working-parents-during-the-pandemic - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/managing-working-parents-during-the-pandemic/id152022135?i=1000497975212 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7v4Ii5hb8aHWO4n6aqlDWd?si=I9Sxf-1wR-ilMg6B-x0tKw - Stitcher https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/79282001&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/79282001&deep_link_value=stitcher://episode/79282001 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2lkZWFjYXN0/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAwNi0wNS0wODppZGVhY2FzdC4wNzY2?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiA_r2ditz9AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA Series Description: A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 1:52 – This is Management’s – Not the Individual’s – Problem 3:43 – Managers: Make Work Predictable Yet Flexible 8:55 – Four Behaviors of Supportive Managers 12:44 – How to Make Sure the Work Still Gets Done 18:58 – Flexibility in Essential and Frontline Work 24:29 – Longterm Effects of Flexibility 26:47 – Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #management Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addressing Anxiety and Uncertainty at Work 03.06.2026 43min

Coping with Anxiety and Uncertainty at Work 18 May 2020 --- We often try to push away stress, fear, and anxiety. But success doesn't depend on rejecting these emotions — we can thrive because of them. This was recorded live on May 14, 2020. To explore these intense emotions and their impact on our jobs and careers, HBR’s Amy Gallo sat down with Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the HBR podcast "The Anxious Achiever" and author of the Big Idea feature "Leading Through Anxiety." They discussed the upsides and downsides of these feelings and how to cope with them at work. And to go deeper, read HBR's Big Idea series on the topic: https://hbr.org/cover-story/2020/05/leading-through-anxiety --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Be More Productive | Christine vs. Labor 03.06.2026 10min

How to Be More Productive | Christine vs. Work 28 Sep 2020 --- 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ There’s a huge amount of productivity systems and time management strategies out there. But what actually works, and why? Innovation Editor Christine Liu test-drove a handful of promising productivity methods: the classic Pomodoro Technique and two online platforms, Caveday and Focusmate. Then we talked to productivity expert Chris Bailey, author of “The Productivity Project,” on what successful methods all share, how best to manage your time, and what “being productive” even means. Learn more about Chris Bailey: https://alifeofproductivity.com/ *Harvard Business Review is not sponsored by any of the products mentioned. --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the world’s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us — employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect — would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in their work. We enlist the foremost experts in a wide range of topics, including career planning, strategy, leadership, work-life balance, negotiations, innovation, and managing teams. Harvard Business Review empowers professionals around the world to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review #productivity #focus #timemanagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Design a Workspace at Home | Christine Against the Office 03.06.2026 8min

How to Design a Workspace at Home | Christine vs Work 30 Nov 2023 --- No matter where you work these days—in an office, at home, or wedged in wherever spot you can find—are there ways to design your space for the better? 00:00 WFH is here to stay 01:00 Meet Elyse Ayoung 02:11 Does this serve a purpose? 03:31 Throw out expectations 04:31 Don't shop, shift! 04:57 Office transformation! 05:30 Rethink the future of offices Many of us long to create a personal environment that’s conducive to getting our work done well (and comfortably so). But how should we think about what goes into an “optimal” work space? What are simple yet effective design principles that help us prioritize what needs to change? And how could this impact our workspaces (including home and traditional offices) in the future? I sought answers from Elyse Ayoung—an Associate Designer at architecture firm Gensler and Co-Founder of the MiD Collective, a professional network for BIPOC Interior Designers in Boston and beyond. If you’re feeling inspired to change up your workspace but unsure where to start, Elyse suggests prioritizing “purposeful” design choices (however you choose to define it), being honest about where and how you do your best work (that “desk job” may not require a desk anymore), and giving yourself permission to test new arrangements (no change needs to be permanent, so why not try it out?). This video originally published on HBR's Ascend YouTube Channel in September, 2022. Learn more about Elyse Ayoung’s work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-ayoung-mid-noma-0394a544/ https://www.elyseayoung.com/ https://www.themidcollective.com/ Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, Kelsey Alpaio Video and Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #homeoffice #design #wfh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Write a Cover Letter That Sounds Like YOU (and Catches Eyes) 03.06.2026 10min

How to Write a Cover Letter That Sounds Like YOU (and Gets Noticed) 14 Dec 2023 --- I hate cover letters. They add so much stress to the already uncomfortable and grueling job hunt. Every time I'm writing one, I find myself wondering: Do people even read these? Unfortunately, the answer is "yes." But, there are some ways to make the process a little less terrible. I asked Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review editor and author of "How to Write a Cover Letter," for her advice. From doing the research, to starting off strong, to emphasizing your value — Gallo taught me exactly what I need to do to get my cover letters noticed by hiring managers. I even wrote a new cover letter that has her blessing. 📋 Read the real examples here: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-sounds-like-you-and-gets-noticed 00:00 The pain is real... 00:40 How it Usually Goes 01:18 Meet our Expert, Amy Gallo 01:36 Length 01:53 Do the Research 02:12 Keep it Current 02:30 Find a Name 03:10 Start Strong 03:28 STEAL THIS OPENER 03:59 Emphasize Your Value 04:10 Two Qualities to Mention 04:25 What if I don't have enough experience?? 04:49 Convey Enthusiasm, Not Desperation 05:19 Find a Proofreader 06:03 OK, here I go... 06:37 Feedback Sesh 07:46 See the Improvement! Read Amy Gallo's original article: https://hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-write-... Produced by Andy Robinson, Elainy Mata, Kelsey Alpaio Video by Andy Robinson Editing by Andy Robinson Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters?movetile_hbpascendnl&hideIntromercial=true #coverletter #jobsearch #writingskills #jobs #writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best Way to Engage in Office Politics 03.06.2026 19min

The Best Way to Play Office Politics 11 Jan 2011 --- Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback, authors of "Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader," describe the three types of networks you need to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Navigate a Bad Boss? | S1E2 | New Here 03.06.2026 32min

How Do I Handle a Bad Boss? | S1E2 | New Here 1 Nov 2023 --- So, you have your first bad boss. How do you protect yourself? This week on New Here, we learn how to deal with a difficult manager and heal afterward. Leadership coach and TikTok creator Robyn L. Garrett helps host Elainy Mata understand how many managers think — and shares how she handled a bad boss early in her career Plus, Elainy’s own former boss Anita Sen gives us three tips that we can use to protect ourselves from a difficult manager. Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org. Key topics include: communication, managing up, mental health, careers. More Reading: • When Should You Take a Problem to HR? (Octavia Goredama): https://hbr.org/2023/08/when-should-you-take-a-problem-to-hr • Dealing With Your Incompetent Boss (Amy Gallo): https://hbr.org/2011/06/dealing-with-your-incompetent • Do You Hate Your Boss? (Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries): https://hbr.org/2016/12/do-you-hate-your-boss You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/09/how-do-i-handle-a-bad-boss - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-handle-a-bad-boss/id1705031803?i=1000627733239 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dBlvFIfLwspV3JWXYAnVD?si=a82767a45aa44398 Series Description: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 3:29 – Interview with Robyn Garrett 17:06 – Advice from a Good Boss! 24:36 - Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review/ Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #careers #workadvice Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Leading with Purpose in Turbulent Times 03.06.2026 36min

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Leading with Purpose in Uncertain Times 26 Nov 2025 --- “Every job we’ve got is going to change in some way—whether it’s getting the shopping carts off the parking lot, the way our technologists work, or certainly how leadership roles evolve.” At HBR’s Future of Business 2025 event on November 3, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon discussed how AI will transform work and the e-commerce industry. McMillon has since announced he will be retiring in early 2026. The full interview is also available on the HBR IdeaCast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finance: What Managers Have to Know 03.06.2026 17min

Finance: What Managers Need to Know 9 Sep 2009 --- Joe Knight, coauthor of the Financial Intelligence series, gives you a crash course in reading the numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Nimbleness, AI Strategy, and the Shifting Role of Managers 03.06.2026 35min

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Agility, AI Strategy, and the Changing Role of Managers 6 May 2025 --- A conversation with the head of Amazon on their competitive advantage in an age of uncertainty. From HBR's IdeaCast, available wherever you get your podcasts. 00:00 - Startup mindset at scale 01:30 - Key traits of a startup culture 03:10 - Speed and reducing bureaucracy 05:00 - Rethinking management and ownership 07:00 - Why Amazon brought people back to the office 09:00 - In-person collaboration vs. remote work 11:30 - Advice for cutting complexity in large organizations 13:30 - AI strategy and Amazon’s tech stack 17:00 - Rufus and reinventing retail with AI 20:30 - Societal impact and risks of AI 22:40 - Leading through global uncertainty 25:15 - What 21st-century leadership requires 26:30 - Jassy’s best career advice It's a tough time to lead one of the biggest companies in the world - one that depends on supply chains, physical infrastructure, and top tech talent to stay competitive. But Andy Jassy, who took over as CEO of Amazon from legendary founder Jeff Bezos in 2021, manages in a way that he says helps him stay focused on what is best for their products and ultimately their customers. He explains his decision to get workers back to the office five days a week, why he is building an organization less dependent on managers, and how their artificial intelligence strategy differs from the rest. Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Best Negotiators Do Exceptionally 03.06.2026 2min

What the Best Negotiators Do Differently 6 Aug 2024 --- If you want to be a great negotiator, you need to prove that you’re a collaborator — not an adversary. To do that, show the other person you understand their logic, emotions, and perspective. Here’s how. — Read the full article: https://s.hbr.org/3WUSv1b #negotiation #communication #psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices