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The Most-Read Ideas from August

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Every day, leaders turn to HBR for guidance on challenges spanning leadership, organizational culture, strategy, innovation, and AI. Here’s a look at some of the most-read articles from August, a snapshot of the ideas leaders are engaging with most right now across industries and functions.

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Popular Articles from August

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1. How the Best Leaders Shape Conversations

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2. Research: Employees from Lower-Class Backgrounds Negotiate Less—and Face More Backlash

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3. Is Your Organizational Culture Too Nice?

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4. The Predictable Executive Career Arc Is Over

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5. Before Rolling Out a New Strategy, Assess Your Team’s Readiness

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6. How to Spot a Toxic Leader—Before Hiring Them

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7. Our Favorite Management Tips on Learning from Failure

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8. Research: The Innovation Problems AI Can’t Solve

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