Nov 2023

Introducing New Here: Office Etiquette

While Dear HBR: is on hiatus, we want to introduce you to HBR’s podcast for young professionals, New Here, hosted by Elainy Mata. Whether it’s your first job or a fresh start, New Here will help you build a meaningful career on your own terms. In this episode, Elainy and comedian ... Show More

26m 25s

Feb 2021

HBR Presents: Coaching Real Leaders

This new podcast features real-life coaching sessions with leaders working to overcome professional challenges. In this episode, host Muriel Wilkins speaks with a woman who’s been walking a tightrope between addressing a superior’s microaggressions and making her team feel safe. ... Show More

38m 28s

Dec 2020

New Chapters

Is it time to do something different in your career? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Bruce Feiler, a researcher and the author of Life Is in the Transitions. They talk through what to do when you’ve been out of work and can’t find a job the usual ways, you f ... Show More

30m 56s

Feb 2023

Here’s How to Plan for Difficult Conversations

It might be a confrontation with a colleague who is constantly late to meetings. You might need to finally ask for that raise. Or it could be approaching a coworker to disclose a mental health issue you’ve been struggling with. We all face difficult conversations - and difficult ... Show More

37m 19s

Jul 2022

How to have a hard conversation

When you know you need to have a hard conversation with someone—but your stomach is tense and your hands are sweating and you want to put it off for as long as you can… how do you find the courage—and the plan—to have a conversation that delivers a better outcome while preserving ... Show More

8m 8s

May 2018

(Trailer) Introducing: Managing the Future of Work by Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School Professors Bill Kerr and Joe Fuller talk to leaders grappling with the forces reshaping the nature of work.

2m 29s

Jul 2022

EP203 Encore - “We Need to Talk.” Directing Difficult Discussions

Have you ever avoided talking to a co-worker who is not performing up to expectations, or put off telling a client you can’t take their case just because you don’t want to have that uncomfortable conversation? How you set expectations can make difficult discussions more productiv ... Show More

38m 26s

Feb 2024

How to manage multiple agendas — including your own

Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More

28m 58s

Mar 2023

What to Do When You Run Into Your Former Toxic Boss | S5 E10

Welcome to Brown Table Talk!Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about the awkward encounter of running into your former toxic boss! Ladies, listen up and learn how you can handle the situation! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how ... Show More

30m 36s

Jul 2023

How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Work

14m 56s

Apr 2021

How to Tackle Tough Conversations at Work with Brendan Wovchko

Let’s be real: Conflict can be super uncomfortable. And if you’re a leader, there’s a good chance you’re faced with it often. But you know what’s worse than having a hard conversation? Avoiding it—and letting problems with your team fester. Fortunately, Brendan Wovchko, senior te ... Show More

1h 12m

Hard Conversations