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How Do I Manage My Former Peers Now That I’m Their Boss?

A leader struggles with communicating and motivating members of his team.

The Mars Playbook for Sustainability

How the century-old, family-owned company pursues positive social impact, including ambitious climate-change targets, while continuing to grow profits.

Research: Acknowledging Problems Can Strengthen Your Pitch to Investors

Entrepreneurs who acknowledge setbacks attract capital faster, at lower cost, and with better repayment outcomes.

How Leaders Can Build Stakeholder Trust in Uncertain Times

When companies focus on cost cutting and hoarding cash, they can alienate customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and communities—just when they’re needed most.

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Future of Business: Standard Bank’s CEO on Driving Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity

A conversation with the leader of Africa’s largest bank.

How Business Can Be a Force for Good

A Q&A with Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch from HBR’s Future of Business 2025 live event.

Research Roundup: Holiday Parties, CEO Announcements, Low-Trust Negotiations, and More

New insights from academia, consultancies, and other sources to help your company make informed decisions.

When Professional and Personal Setbacks Hit at the Same Time

Four strategies for navigating overlapping crises.

What’s Blocking You from Scaling Up as a Leader?

An HBR Executive Masterclass with Muriel M. Wilkins.