Why Imposter Syndrome Can Actually Be a Good Sign

Ancestry CEO Deb Liu Says Women Need to Reframe Their Relationship to Power

Ancestry CEO Deb Liu Says Women Need to Reframe Their Relationship to Power 23 Nov 2022 --- Deb Liu is CEO of Ancestry, the $5 billion genealogy platform, and the author of Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work. While overt discrimination against women may have receded in recent years, she says covert discrimination, including unconscious bias, can be just as pernicious, keeping women from reaching the peaks of success. She pushes for women to find themselves not just mentors offering advice, but a sponsor who will put­ their own career on the line to advance that of someone they believe in. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #Ancestry Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Imposter Syndrome Can Actually Be a Good Sign

Why Imposter Syndrome Can Actually Be a Good Sign 13 Aug 2025 --- Harvard behavioral social scientist Arthur C. Brooks (@Draarthurbrooks) argues that self-doubt is usually evidence of healthy humility—not incompetence—and a clear contrast to the overconfidence of “dark-triad” personalities. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, 'The Happiness Files': https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The New World of Work: Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO

The New World of Work: Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO 16 Nov 2022 --- The CEO of the world’s largest professional network talks about what the future of work — and the LinkedIn platform — looks like. This interview part of a series called “The New World of Work,” which explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, Adi will interview a leader on LinkedIn Live — and then share an inside look at those conversations and solicit questions for future discussions in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up for the newsletter here: https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences?movetile=newworldofwork. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #NewWorldofWork #LinkedIn Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Art of Active Listening | The Harvard Business Review Guide

The Art of Active Listening | The Harvard Business Review Guide 31 Aug 2022 --- You might think you’re a good listener, but common behaviors like nodding and saying “mm-hmm” can actually leave the speaker feeling unheard or dismissed. The truth is that mastering the art of listening involves a whole host of other skills as well. You need to do more. 00:00 You might think you’re a good listener, but … 00:52 … here’s how to be a “trampoline” listener. 01:25 Question 1: How do I usually listen? 01:50 Question 2: Why do I need to listen right now? 02:35 Question 3: Who is the focus of attention in the conversation? 02:54 Question 4: What am I missing? 04:30 Question 5: Am I getting in my own way? 05:08 Question 6: Am I in an information bubble? 06:04 OK, let’s review. The advice in this Harvard Business Review Guide comes from these articles: https://hbr.org/2022/05/whats-your-listening-style https://hbr.org/2016/07/what-great-listeners-actually-do https://hbr.org/2021/03/are-you-really-listening https://hbr.org/2014/04/what-gets-in-the-way-of-listening Produced by Amy Gallo, Jessica Gidal, and Scott LaPierre Edited by Jessica Gidal Video by Andy Robinson Design by Riko Cribbs, Alex Belser, and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Listening #ActiveListening #Communication #Conversations #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3 Types of Overthinking—and How to Overcome Them

3 Types of Overthinking—and How to Overcome Them 13 Mar 2025 --- Overthinking can take three forms: rumination, overanalyzing, and future tripping. Here’s how to spot and handle each one. Read the full article by Melody Wilding here: https://s.hbr.org/3FtElhf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]