Managing yourself

Lightening the mental load your employees carry is less about reducing work itself than about redesigning how it is structured and distributed.

A new study found that foundational skills such as critical thinking, AI literacy, and domain knowledge weren’t clear indicators of success.

Insights from across academia.

Research found that a candidate’s response time can shape hiring decisions as strongly as traditional qualifications.

Different employees may respond differently to the same kind of feedback. These six techniques can ensure your message lands the right way.

Attitudes about women in leadership have improved since 1965. But there are still major differences in how men and women perceive evaluation, standards, and opportunity today.

New research shows that the way you talk about creativity in job postings can dramatically improve both the quantity and quality of applicants.

In the July 6, 2026, edition of The Insider, managing editor Gretchen Gavett highlights the growing gap between the company leaders think they run and the one employees actually experience.

New research underscores the importance of designing training with identity and employment outcomes in mind.

Influence isn’t built on proximity to power alone.

The famed chef and founder of World Central Kitchen reflects on lessons from his mentors, explains how his restaurants teach him new stories, and underscores the importance of adaptability—both in restaurants and humanitarian relief efforts.

Leaders often behave as if they agree on why, what, and how to change—when they actually don’t. That’s why most transformation efforts fail.

What they do before, during, and after critical choices.

In the June 29, 2026, edition of The Insider, managing editor Gretchen Gavett highlights how AI is quietly burying middle managers and why the era of cheap capital is ending.

Successful leaders understand the gap between the organization that exists on paper and the one employees experience every day.

A curated list from one of HBR’s most popular newsletters.

Updating a classic HBR framework.

Strategies for managing their behavior—and addressing what’s behind it.

Research finds that companies won’t benefit from AI gains until they create a culture of trust.

Hiring managers need new methods to assess authenticity and competence.