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Harvard Business Review | Weekly Hotlist
 

January 19, 2026

 

Is Your Leadership Style Too Nice?

Avoiding conflict and tough decisions can hamstring your ability to be a good leader.

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The Best Leaders Are Great Followers

They excel at listening, learning, and adapting—not just commanding from the top.

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Why Keeping Up with Change Feels Harder Than Ever

Four factors explain why this era of constant upheaval is pushing leaders to their limits—and what they need to do differently.

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Why Training Employees Pays Off Twice

New research shows that upskilling boosts both employees’ and managers’ productivity.

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Survey: How Executives Are Thinking About AI in 2026

Leaders from Fortune 1000 and leading global brands are bullish about their AI investments—but face common problems around adoption and change management.

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