November 06, 2025

Middle Managers Feel the Least Psychological Safety at Work

By Bin Zhao and Jan U. Hagen

New research uncovers why they don’t feel comfortable speaking up, and how to change that. Read more >

How “Surface Acting” Drains Leaders—and How to Break the Cycle by Alicia A. Grandey, et al.

A new study uncovered the compounding consequences of masking emotions at work. Read more >

Our Favorite Management Tips on Leading Through Uncertainty by HBR Editors

A curated list from one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. Read more >

Innovating at the Core—and for the Future by HBR Editors

An October 2025 HBR Executive Live conversation with former PepsiCo chair and CEO Indra Nooyi. Read more >

When Setting the Standard for Your Team, Avoid This Common Mistake by Muriel M. Wilkins

Stop assuming “If I can do it, so can you.” Read more >

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