October 27, 2025

Our Favorite Management Tips on Leading Through Uncertainty

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

Middle Managers Feel the Least Psychological Safety at Work

New research uncovers why they don’t feel comfortable speaking up, and how to change that.

How “Surface Acting” Drains Leaders—and How to Break the Cycle

A new study uncovered the compounding consequences of masking emotions at work.

When Setting the Standard for Your Team, Avoid This Common Mistake

Stop assuming “If I can do it, so can you.”

How Gen AI Can Create More Time for Leadership

Three ways IBM reframed time-saving automation as an opportunity to develop their employees’ soft skills.

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Lead with purpose—and joy.

Get weekly insights from The Leader’s Happiness Reset, a six-week newsletter on happiness at work from HBR and Arthur C. Brooks.

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Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential

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In Leadership Unblocked, C-suite adviser Muriel M. Wilkins reveals seven key beliefs that hold leaders back, from “I know I'm right” to “I need to be involved” to “I don't belong here.” Combining illustrative and powerful coaching conversations and research from the fields of neuroscience, leadership, and adult development theory, Wilkins offers a self-coaching guide for identifying, unpacking, and breaking through these barriers.

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HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers Toolkit

By Elisa Farri and Gabriele Rosani

You’re probably aware that generative AI can output quality text and create stunning images in seconds. But smart managers are now using gen AI for high-level work—problem-solving, driving innovation, strategic thinking, and dozens of other applications. Managers who develop their generative AI capabilities will soon be leaping ahead of those who don’t. Fortunately, you can start today and see immediate results. In the HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers Toolkit, you’ll find exercises, strategies, tips, and frameworks to accelerate and improve countless aspects of your work.

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