Quitting Can Sometimes Be a Strategic Su...

For the last two years, HBR On Strategy has been a collection of the best conversations and case studies with the world’s top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. But the time has come for HBR On Strategy to hit pause on new episodes. We ... Show More

The rapid pace of technological change is making a big impact on hiring. Some organizations are dynamically securing freelance workers through platform apps like Upwork and Freelancer. Other companies are investing heavily in work enabled by artificial intelligence. John Winsor a ... Show More

Most businesses are built on a linear model: take, make, and discard. But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate. Weslynne Ashton is a systems scientist and professor at the Illinois Institute of Technolo ... Show More

From politics to sports to business, we tend to glorify those who persevere, show grit, never give up. But former professional poker player and consultant Annie Duke argues that there is also great value in quitting — whether it’s a project, job, career, or company. She walks us ... Show More

In today's episode, Andy answers your questions about taking time off from work as a business owner, whether he believes competition is a trait or a skill one can develop, and his take on taking risks when pursuing success. 

Contrary to popular opinion, quitting can be a sign of success. The most successful people are quitters. They quit jobs that aren’t right. They quit people who don’t make them better and they quit pursuing projects when the goals change. But how do you know when to quit? Lori Har ... Show More

Dashun Wang, associate professor at Kellogg School of Management, crunched big datasets of entrepreneurs, scientists, and even terrorist organizations to better understand the fine line between failure and success. One surprising finding is that people who experience early failur ... Show More

While many teams and organizations engage in scenario planning, most don't go far enough. Arjan Singh, consultant and adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University, says a more disciplined approach, borrowed from the military, can help leaders truly test how their strategies ... Show More

In today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to be effective when you are inherently a lazy person by nature, how to not quit when you feel like quitting during difficult times, and the no. 1 skill that will guarantee you success in achieving all your big goals in life. 

Freek Vermeulen, an associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the London Business School, argues that too many companies are following so-called best practices that are actually holding them back. They do it because of deep-seated industry tradition—and because it’s ... Show More

The keys to success from OG Power Players, Grant Cardone, and Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec you can use right now.   Develop a success mindset: Why the mindset of possibility is the key to your success.   Why “hard work” does not equal success (and what to do instead).   Why you m ... Show More

The path to success is difficult, but there are some things you can do to better your chances of becoming successful. So pay attention and listen to this inspiring story on what you should and shouldn't do if you want to become successful.