HBR IdeaCast

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How to Capture All the Advantages of Open Innovation
Revisiting “Jobs To Be Done” with Clayton Christensen
Introducing The Founder Mindset: Tim Ferriss on Experiments, Risk, and Freedom

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur in today's uncertain world? How do you balance risk, decision-making, and curiosity? We’re sharing an episode from The Founder Mindset with Reza Satchu, the new podcast from Harvard Business School Foundry about what it truly take ...  Show more

What Makes Chinese Companies So Competitive?

To compete in business anywhere today, leaders at all levels need to learn about the culture and mindset that sets Chinese businesses apart. Stanford research fellow Dan Wang argues that they've built an edge that goes well beyond lower labor costs or government subsidies. He exp ...  Show more

Leadership Summit 2026: Inspiring Grit and Growth Amid Unprecedented Change

Most leaders are asking the same question about AI: Will it make their teams more productive—or slowly erode the very skills they're trying to build? In this special episode, as part of the recent HBR Leadership Summit 2026, University of Pennsylvania's Angela Duckworth says her ...  Show more