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January 12, 2026

When There’s Nowhere to Promote a Star Employee

How to make a high performer feel like their career is on track when the next step isn’t obvious.

Why AI Boosts Creativity for Some Employees but Not Others

A new study found that employees who actively monitor their thinking while completing tasks saw the largest benefits from AI tools.

Don’t Underestimate the Value of Professional Friendships

When we allow friendship and work to coexist, performance and happiness rise. 

Our Favorite Management Tips on Creating Meaning and Happiness at Work

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

The Case for Sharpening Your Math Skills in the Age of AI

How to sanity-check models, think probabilistically, and distinguish sound decisions from noisy outcomes.

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Do More in Four: Why It’s Time for a Shorter Workweek

By Joe O’Connor and Jared Lindzon

The five-day workweek is a pillar of modern life, but it isn’t backed by science, ancient wisdom, or divine decree. It’s simply a relic of the industrial age—and it’s time for an upgrade. What if we could accomplish more while working fewer days?

In Do More in Four, Joe O’Connor, a pioneer in designing and leading four-day-workweek pilots around the globe, and journalist Jared Lindzon, present a groundbreaking, data-driven exploration of why a four-day workweek isn’t merely possible—it’s necessary in the age of artificial intelligence. Together, they offer a battle-tested blueprint for a smarter, more humane approach to work.

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The Leadership Unblocked Toolkit: Coach Yourself to Overcome Limiting Beliefs

By Muriel Maignan Wilkins

As a leader, do you find yourself frustrated, wondering why employees don’t meet expectations, work seems to fall on your shoulders, and you’re not achieving the results you want? While you might be eager to point a finger at those around you, the problem may not lie with them. Your own mindset—the deep-seated beliefs you hold—could be stalling performance and affecting your leadership.

With The Leadership Unblocked Toolkit, you can break free from these limiting beliefs. This toolkit identifies seven common hidden blockers that prevent leaders from seeing a situation clearly, solving problems effectively, and advancing in their careers.

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