Marina Gorbis's Blog, page 19

How New CEOs Can Build a Strong Alliance with Their Board Chair

Early misalignment can cause this relationship to sour. These eight steps can help establish a strong foundation.

To Change Company Culture, Focus on Systems—Not Communication

Leaders spend too much time on tone and narrative. Instead, they need to model the new culture they’re trying to create.

5 Key Skills to Lead Through Disruption

HBR’s editor at large talks to former McKinsey managing partner Vikram Malhotra for this week’s edition of the HBR Executive Agenda.

A Good Rivalry Can Elevate Your Brand

New research shows when to mention a direct competitor in your marketing—and when to avoid it.

Our Favorite Management Tips on Leading Effective Meetings

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

The Best Leaders Normalize Emotion at Work

Modeling emotional honesty in a grounded and intentional way sets the tone for everyone.

How to Successfully Drive Change When Everything Is Uncertain

Leaders need to embrace more opportunistic tactics for change management.

You Want to Quit Your Job—But Feel Stuck

Strategies to regain your sense of agency, reduce stress, and prepare yourself for future opportunities.

AI Is Making the Workplace Empathy Crisis Worse

A Q&A with Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki on how to practice “sustainable empathy”—and why LLMs are fueling the fire.

Make a Mid-Career Industry Change with Confidence

Learn how to own your decisions, expand your network, and position yourself for success.