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Harvard Business Review | Leadership
 

December 18, 2025

 

The 5 AI Tensions Leaders Need to Navigate

By Rebecca Hinds and Robert I. Sutton

Based on insights from more than 100 builders, executives, investors, advisors, and researchers from across the globe. Read more >

Being Adaptable Isn’t Enough. You Have to Demonstrate It. by Marlo Lyons

Even the most capable leaders can unintentionally signal rigidity or complacency. Read more >

Do You Know If Your Team Is Overwhelmed? by Alyson Meister and Nele Dael

How to spot and manage the exhausting—and often invisible—tipping point when the stressors people face begin to exceed their ability to cope with them. Read more >

Where Speed Meets Strategy by HBR Editors

An HBR Executive exclusive Q&A with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing. Read more >

Lessons from a Record-Setting NFL Kicker on Performing Under Pressure by Gretchen Oltman

Tune out external criticism, focus on process over outcomes, and embrace reflection and routine. Read more >

 
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