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Harvard Business Review | Leadership
 

October 01, 2026

 
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Bob Iger on Power, Succession, and Leading Disney Through Upheaval

The former Disney CEO on the realities of leading a company as iconic—and complex—as Disney.

by Nitin Nohria

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How Leaders Counter Pessimism in Trying Times

They model constructive behavior, reframe pressure, and highlight progress.

by Michelle Gielan

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How Chewy Is Evolving Customer Obsession for the Digital Era

An HBR Executive Live conversation with Chewy CEO Sumit Singh.

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How Leaders Talk About AI Predicts Adoption

New research from BCG finds that when leaders communicate a clear, hopeful story about AI, employee usage increases.

by Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, et al.

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Is Reluctance to Step into Leadership a Sign of Maturity or a Red Flag?

Don’t mistake eagerness for readiness—or hesitation for a lack of ambition.

by Alexis Zahner, et al.

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What Retail Legend Ron Johnson Learned from Apple’s Success and JCPenney’s Failure

A conversation with former Apple executive and JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson on successful transformation.

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What Retail Legend Ron Johnson Learned from Apple’s Success and JCPenney’s Failure

A conversation with former Apple executive and JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson on successful transformation.

 

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