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Every day, leaders turn to HBR for guidance on the challenges they’re navigating right now—from managing uncertainty and leading teams to making better strategic decisions. Each month, certain ideas rise to the top.

Here’s a look at some of the most-read articles from April—a snapshot of the thinking leaders are engaging with right now, across industries and functions.

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Popular Articles from April:

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1. Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs.

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2. To Succeed with AI, You’ve Got to Nail the Basics

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3. When You Start to Find Employee Requests Irritating

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4. Why Leaders Need “Power Skills”

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5. Why Companies That Choose AI Augmentation Over Automation May Win in the Long Run

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6. Decision-Making by Consensus Doesn’t Work in the AI Era

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7. Our Favorite Management Tips on Organizational Change

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8. When Executive Presence Backfires