These leadership skills are difficult to master — and improving them may require going against your nature. hbr.org/2016/03/the-most-imp…

Finish one small task before you leave the office, write a to-do list for the next day, tidy your desk, and start your personal time in the evening on a positive note with the right sort of friend or family engagement. hbr.org/2017/11/how-to-let-g…

Ideal mentees are enthusiastic, energetic, organized, and focused. They embrace feedback while remaining honest and responsive. And they learn to underpromise and overdeliver. hbr.org/2017/11/what-mentors…

One way to make yourself more productive: Set shorter deadlines. hbr.org/2018/08/why-we-procr…

Asking “Why?” in response to an obstacle is natural and understandable. But it’s not always the most effective question. hbr.org/2021/10/stop-asking-…

If you approach the situation with an open mind, it’s possible to help an ineffective leader turn things around. hbr.org/2018/12/when-a-leade…

As Carl Jung put it: “To ask the right question is already half the solution to a problem.” hbr.org/2021/10/stop-asking-…

Instead of asking why something isn’t working or happening, start asking how it can be improved. hbr.org/2021/10/stop-asking-…

Companies that prioritize inclusion will emerge from crisis stronger, and stories are one major vehicle to help them get there. #ManagingtheReturn hbr.org/2021/11/how-sharing-…

Adaptability can help you learn to embrace change instead of just bracing for it. hbr.org/2018/12/how-to-embra…

1. Look for the company's culture or mission statement online. 2. Ask direct questions about culture during your interview. 3. Reach out to your new colleagues and ask for more info. hbr.org/2020/11/how-to-find-…

If your stress about work is keeping you up at night: 1. Make a to-do list to organize what's ahead. 2. Keep a journal. Process your anxiety instead of keeping it inside. 3. Exercise self-compassion. 4. Work out. 5. Meditate. hbr.org/2019/12/how-to-stop-…

Leaders with good judgment listen for what’s unsaid. They surround themselves with people who will tell them what they need to know — not what they want to hear. And they think carefully about the risks of implementation — even for small projects. hbr.org/2020/01/the-elements…

If you don't apply information you learn, you'll forget 75% of it after just six days. hbr.org/2019/10/where-compan…

Start gaining control of your reactions by labeling negative emotions things like “impatience,” “frustration,” or “anger.” hbr.org/2019/04/great-leader…

The best writing has at least one of these characteristics: It’s simple, specific, surprising, stirring, seductive, smart, social, or story-­driven. hbr.org/2021/07/the-science-…

You may have heard that creativity uses your right brain while your left brain is triggered during more analytical tasks. Neuroscientists have found that creativity actually draws on your entire brain — and meditation can you give you access to it. hbr.org/2021/06/train-your-b…

Visionary leaders aren't enough to make an organization change. hbr.org/2019/02/why-visionar…

Articulate your values — and demonstrate them. Good intentions don't count. hbr.org/2021/06/build-your-r…

Absorbing deep knowledge won’t happen overnight. But frequently asking two powerful questions can put you on the right track: “Why?” and “Can you give me an example?” hbr.org/2015/04/how-to-build…