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Harvard Business Review | Leadership
 

January 01, 2026

 

When You Have to Execute a Strategy You Disagree With

By Jenny Fernandez and Kathryn Landis

Four ways to maintain integrity, influence, and impact when you don’t have control over the CEO’s decisions. Read more >

Your New Role Requires Strategic Thinking…But You’re Stuck in the Weeds by Nihar Chhaya

Five strategies to help you protect your time and lead at scale. Read more >

The Power of Affirmation at Work by Zach Mercurio

How leaders can build a culture where employees feel valued. Read more >

Finish the Year Strong with a Team Wrap-Up Week by Frans van Loef

How to set the stage for a fresh start. Read more >

Research: When Used Correctly, LLMs Can Unlock More Creative Ideas by Gideon Nave, et al.

How generative AI can help teams break out of mental ruts. Read more >

 
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