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Harvard Business Review | Leadership
 

September 03, 2026

 
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How to Spot a Toxic Leader—Before Hiring Them

Six steps to help hiring managers evaluate candidates’ interpersonal skills.

by Douglas H. Reynolds and Steven G. Rogelberg

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Middle Managers Will Make or Break AI Adoption

Most managers fit one of five distinct profiles. Here’s what leaders need to know about how each responds to risk, evidence, incentives, and support.

by Gleb Tsipursky

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Inside McDonald’s New Strategy

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Our Favorite Management Tips on Learning from Failure

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

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AI Transformation Requires Redesigning Work, Not Cutting Roles

If leaders default to headcount reduction, the result will be an organization that is smaller but not smarter.

by Faisal Hoque, et al.

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The Innovation Strategy Most Companies Miss

A conversation with Dartmouth’s Vijay Govindarajan and MIT’s Amos Winter on why designing for emerging markets before developed ones can yield benefits.

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