How Leaders Can Be Happier

18 Nov 2025

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Does happiness really matter in business – and how can we achieve it? In this episode of HBR IdeaCast, award-winning author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks joins host Adi Ignatius for a conversation at Harvard Business School’s Klarman Hall. They talk about why happiness is a direction, not a destination; why career success doesn’t automatically mean happiness; and how C-suite leaders can create better work environments that create happier employees – and more successful organizations.

Let's Test Your Visual Memory

20 Nov 2024

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A famous experiment on the topic of visual memory found that few people can correctly recall the placement of features on a penny. Can you?

To Change Company Culture, Focus on Systems—Not Slogans

3 Feb 2026

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Culture change fails when leadership messaging isn’t backed by behavior. Real impact comes from operational shifts—not slogans or campaigns.

How to Determine Your Hidden Blockers

30 Oct 2025

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Before you rush to fix what’s not working, pause and get curious. The key to better leadership starts with understanding the mindset driving your actions.