The Latest on HBR.org | October 07, 2026

Optimism Is Now an Essential Leadership Skill

A conversation with psychologist Michelle Gielan on maintaining a positive mindset when the work gets difficult.

Getting Your Boss to Buy into Your Strategy (from “Coaching Real Leaders”)

Host and executive coach Muriel Wilkins counsels an ambitious leader who needs to convince the company CEO to support her vision for her department’s future.

Audio by Cold Call

Do You Know What Your Customers Value?

Not according to the data. Here’s how to fix that.

by Vikas Mittal, Alessandro Piazza, Sonam Singh, and Ashwin Malshe

Research: Sleep Deprivation Is a Leadership Problem

Nearly 40% of leaders report insufficient sleep four or more nights a week. The consequences extend beyond their own performance.

by Els van der Helm

The AI Risk Your Company Is Overlooking

Your competitive edge lies in the ability to verify AI’s output.

by Tom Stackpole

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