The EU AI Act, which will take effect fully in August 2026, is transforming how companies of all sizes build and deploy AI ...

Even seasoned leaders and boards struggle with CEO exits. Every transition is shaped by a unique mix of people, politics, and ...

Do you ever hesitate before sending an email, weighing whether you should sign off your thanks with an exclamation point ...

The integration of generative AI into corporate workflows is highlighting the critical importance of human skills such as ...

Despite headlines declaring the collapse of corporate ESG, a new study of 75 firms across the world found that only 13% have ...

IQ and technical skills are important, but emotional intelligence is the sine qua non of leadership. by Daniel Goleman Every businessperson knows a story about a highly intelligent, highly skilled ...

A better way to drive growth and profitability by Scott Magids, Alan Zorfas and Daniel Leemon When companies connect with customers’ emotions, the payoff can be huge. Consider these examples: After a ...

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. —Mark Twain Scott A. Snook Scott Snook is currently an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at ...

An executive’s guide on developing the talent who will secure your company’s success. by Rachel DuRose When Target announced in August 2025 that COO Michael Fiddelke would assume the company’s top ...

Twenty years after the introduction of the theory, we revisit what it does—and doesn’t—explain. by Clayton M. Christensen, Michael E. Raynor and Rory McDonald Please enjoy this HBR Classic. Clayton M.

Management knows it and so does Wall Street: The year-to-year viability of a company depends on its ability to innovate. Given today’s market expectations, global competitive pressures, and the extent ...

Welcome to the HBR Executive Agenda for August 21, 2025. Adi Ignatius is the editor at large at Harvard Business Review and its former editor in chief. Explore HBR ...