A conversation with journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa about a common behavior that holds us back.

HBR IdeaCast• Episode 1079

How leaders can ensure their constructive input doesn’t veer into destructive criticism.

A new study finds that oftentimes when leaders change their behavior too quickly, employees see them as less authentic.

Follow-up conversations are the biggest predictor of increased leadership effectiveness.

Magazine Reprint

"Harvard Business Review" publishes new and authoritative ideas for improving the practice of management. Written by leading business thinkers and executives,...

When people regularly ask for input, it sets a powerful norm: learning is valued more than perfection.

Check out the latest season of Coaching Real Leaders to go behind closed doors with executive coach Muriel Wilkins to tackle leadership blockers.

Coaching Real Leaders

Case Study Reprint

This technical note outlines how students can create a Personal Onboarding Plan (POP) to facilitate a smooth transition into a new job. Research has shown...

The higher you advance in an organization, the more ambiguous the direction you receive becomes. Here’s how to ask for specifics.