Emotional intelligence

Protect yourself with these five strategies.

A research-backed argument for why we underestimate the impression we make on others.

Four behavioral-science-backed techniques to help you take a break.

Asking questions helps a group become invested in a shared outcome rather than individual agendas.

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Did you know that there's more than one way to exert your influence? Discover how to win support in various situations and explore the crucial role of...

How do you convince someone to agree with you when they've already said no? Learn a two-step approach for transforming resistance into support.

Five steps to help you pick your battles, prepare for the conversation, and advocate for yourself.

Ten steps for turning constructive dissent into the change necessary for innovation.

Research suggests that boosting a colleague’s accomplishments alongside your own will help you signal both competence and good intentions.

How to assess your priorities in a job search.

Everyday setbacks don’t have to feel like doomsday scenarios.

It takes curiosity — about ourselves, our work, and the people we work with — to unlock deeper purpose each day.

A research-backed path to a more fulfilling career.

Behavior change is hard, but it’s a skill leaders who want to succeed amid near-constant organizational change need to develop.

Here's a quick self-assessment to find out whether your ego is detached from real achievement.

Ask yourself these three questions before escalating an issue.

Seven strategies to lift yourself out of an ongoing slump.

It's natural to feel uncomfortable from time to time, but resisting discomfort will only make it worse. Use these three tools to recognize, accept, and...

We often fall back on old habits when facing tough problems. But that’s when we need new approaches the most.

Embrace the power of positivity. Research shows a strong link between positive emotions and high performance. When you cultivate a positive mindset, you...

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Go from being a good practitioner to being an extraordinary leader of healthcare professionals. If you read nothing else on leadership, read these articles....

The "HBR Women at Work" series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout...

Business success begins with trust. Trust is the basis for all that we do as leaders and as organizations. Employees who trust their employers are more...

What is the nature of human happiness, and how do we achieve it in the course of our professional lives? And is it even worth pursuing? This book explores...

Stay on top of your leadership game. Leadership isn't something you're born with or gifted as a reward for an abundance of charisma; true leadership stems...

Are you a good boss--or a great one? Good bosses can handle the day-to-day work of running a team. Great bosses go beyond that, finding ways to help employees...

Are you the boss you need to be? You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. You're caught in a web of conflicting expectations from your subordinates,...

This digital collection, curated by Harvard Business Review, offers four books on the topic of emotional intelligence, found by bestselling author Daniel...

What's the worst that can happen? Anxiety is the most prevalent mental disorder worldwide. But rumination, worry, and catastrophizing don't have to hold...

You want the most important ideas on management all in one place. Now you can have them--in a set of HBR's 10 Must Reads, available as a 7-volume paperback...

Learn to be a better negotiator--and achieve the outcomes you want. If you read nothing else on how to negotiate successfully, read these 10 articles....

If you read nothing else on managing people, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. Managing people is fraught with challenges,...

In March 2018, Cricket Australia (formerly the Australian Cricket Board) banned the Australian cricket captain from the sport for a year due to his involvement...

Many leaders consider "executive presence" a make-or-break factor in high-powered promotions. But what is this elusive quality, and how do you develop...

At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their--and your own--emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you stay...

You want the most important ideas for executives all in one place. Now you can have them--in a set of HBR's 10 Must Reads, available as an 8-volume paperback...

Pro tip: Practice mindfulness.

Ten questions to help you help them - without micromanaging.

Happiness is a feeling that comes and goes - not a destination.

Four practices to help us bridge divisions and restore a sense of community.

Reducing isolation at work is good for business.

Moshe Cohen, a senior lecturer at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, says you can’t take the emotion out of a negotiation. After all, negotiations revolve around conflict, risk, and reward — which are inherently emotional. Instead of sidelining your feelings, understand them. Cohen explains how to understand your triggers and use your emotions and those of your counterparts to your advantage.

Develop the skills machines can’t replicate.

Embrace the power of positivity. Research shows a strong link between positive emotions and high performance. When you cultivate a positive mindset, you...

Let go of your guilt around productivity.

The the skills we call "soft" are the ones we need the most.