There's plenty of advice on how to grow into a better leader. And it takes effort to become more effective. But bad leadership gets worse almost effortlessly, says Barbara Kellerman, a Center for Public Leadership Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. She shares real examples from the public and private sectors of how bad leaders spiral downward, and how bad fol ... Show More
Aug 4
Why Great Turnarounds Start with Culture, Not Strategy
In an era of constant disruption, successful turnarounds require more than a new strategy—they demand a new culture. Dan Schulman, former CEO of PayPal, came out of retirement to tackle the challenge of taking over the helm of Verizon as it entered the AI age. He explains how the ... Show More
32m 56s
Jul 2025
How Leaders Undermine Their Own Authority
Does your organization lack quality leadership? In this episode of HBR’s advice podcast, Dear HBR:, cohosts Alison Beard and Dan McGinn answer your questions with the help of Peter Bregman, the CEO of Bregman Partners and author of the book Leading with Emotional Courage. They ta ... Show More
36m 7s
Feb 2025
Five Generations, One Office: The New Rules of Leadership
<p>Struggling to motivate, inspire, and drive results? It's because leadership has changed—and you must adapt. Darren Hardy breaks down what works today and what you need to change now to thrive. It's time to rethink everything and lead to the next level!</p> <p>Get more personal ... Show More
13m 24s