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HBR IdeaCast

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A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.

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Episodes

What’s Your Digital Quotient?

September 03, 2015 22:56 - 13 minutes - 13.8 MB

Kate Smaje of McKinsey explains how it's about more than being tech-savvy.

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi on Design Thinking

August 27, 2015 23:10 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MB

How PepsiCo is harnessing the power of design.

482: PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi on Design Thinking

August 27, 2015 23:10 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MB

How PepsiCo is harnessing the power of design.

Salman Rushdie on Creativity and Criticism

August 20, 2015 17:00 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MB

The acclaimed writer describes how he develops his novels, what he expects from reviewers, and why business people should still read fiction.

481: Salman Rushdie on Creativity and Criticism

August 20, 2015 17:00 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MB

The acclaimed writer describes how he develops his novels, what he expects from reviewers, and why business people should still read fiction.

480: Become a Better Listener

August 13, 2015 17:48 - 20 minutes - 20.9 MB

Mark Goulston, psychiatrist and author of "Just Listen," explains how.

Become a Better Listener

August 13, 2015 17:48 - 20 minutes - 20.9 MB

Mark Goulston, psychiatrist and author of "Just Listen," explains how.

479: The Condensed September 2015 Issue

August 12, 2015 21:28 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

The Condensed September 2015 Issue

August 12, 2015 21:28 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

478: Building Healthy Teams

August 06, 2015 16:38 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MB

Mary Shapiro, author of the "HBR Guide to Leading Teams" and professor at Simmons, on dealing with conflict and other issues.

Building Healthy Teams

August 06, 2015 16:38 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MB

Mary Shapiro, author of the "HBR Guide to Leading Teams" and professor at Simmons, on dealing with conflict and other issues.

How Science and Tech Are Changing the Human Body

July 30, 2015 16:00 - 23 minutes - 22.9 MB

Juan Enriquez and Steve Gullans explain how we're "evolving ourselves."

477: How Science and Tech Are Changing the Human Body

July 30, 2015 16:00 - 23 minutes - 22.9 MB

Juan Enriquez and Steve Gullans explain how we're "evolving ourselves."

476: The CEO of YP on Leading Digital Transformation

July 23, 2015 21:35 - 21 minutes - 21.8 MB

David Krantz, the CEO of YP (formerly the Yellow Pages), explains how they've reinvented their business.

The CEO of YP on Leading Digital Transformation

July 23, 2015 21:35 - 21 minutes - 21.8 MB

David Krantz, the CEO of YP (formerly the Yellow Pages), explains how they've reinvented their business.

475: "Social Media-Savvy CEO" Is No Oxymoron

July 16, 2015 22:11 - 24 minutes - 24.2 MB

Charlene Li, author of "The Engaged Leader," on why and how senior executives are diving into online networks.

“Social Media-Savvy CEO” Is No Oxymoron

July 16, 2015 22:11 - 24 minutes - 24.2 MB

Charlene Li, author of "The Engaged Leader," on why and how senior executives are diving into online networks.

474: Test-Taking Comes to the Office

July 09, 2015 22:02 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MB

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of the HBR article "Ace the Assessment," explores the rising practice of using tests in hiring and promotion decisions.

Test-Taking Comes to the Office

July 09, 2015 22:02 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MB

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of the HBR article "Ace the Assessment," explores the rising practice of using tests in hiring and promotion decisions.

473: Can HR Be Saved?

July 02, 2015 21:38 - 18 minutes - 18.5 MB

Peter Cappelli, author of the HBR article, "Why We Love to Hate HR...and What HR Can Do About It," on perhaps the least popular function in business.

Can HR Be Saved?

July 02, 2015 21:38 - 18 minutes - 18.5 MB

Peter Cappelli, author of the HBR article, "Why We Love to Hate HR...and What HR Can Do About It," on perhaps the least popular function in business.

472: Michael Lynton on Surviving the Biggest Corporate Hack in History

June 25, 2015 15:00 - 9 minutes - 9.32 MB

The CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment discusses the crisis with editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius.

Michael Lynton on Surviving the Biggest Corporate Hack in History

June 25, 2015 15:00 - 9 minutes - 9.32 MB

The CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment discusses the crisis with editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius.

471: The Condensed July-August 2015 Issue

June 23, 2015 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

The Condensed July-August 2015 Issue

June 23, 2015 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

470: Beating Digital Overload with Digital Tools

June 18, 2015 21:37 - 22 minutes - 22.2 MB

Alexandra Samuel, online engagement expert and author of "Work Smarter with Social Media," on the tools you should use--and the ones you could be ignoring.

Beating Digital Overload with Digital Tools

June 18, 2015 21:37 - 22 minutes - 22.2 MB

Alexandra Samuel, online engagement expert and author of "Work Smarter with Social Media," on the tools you should use--and the ones you could be ignoring.

469: Are Robots Really Coming for Our Jobs?

June 11, 2015 21:50 - 19 minutes - 20.1 MB

James Bessen, economist and former software executive, on what we can learn from 19th century mill workers about innovation, wages, and technology.

Are Robots Really Coming for Our Jobs?

June 11, 2015 21:50 - 19 minutes - 20.1 MB

James Bessen, economist and former software executive, on what we can learn from 19th century mill workers about innovation, wages, and technology.

468: George Mitchell on Effective Negotiation

June 04, 2015 15:31 - 18 minutes - 18.6 MB

The former U.S. Senate majority leader and U.S. envoy to Northern Ireland and the Middle East describes his approach to resolving disputes and fostering bipartisan compromise.

George Mitchell on Effective Negotiation

June 04, 2015 15:31 - 18 minutes - 18.6 MB

The former U.S. Senate majority leader and U.S. envoy to Northern Ireland and the Middle East describes his approach to resolving disputes and fostering bipartisan compromise.

467: Evernote's CEO on the New Ways We Work

May 28, 2015 21:42 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MB

Phil Libin discusses the impact of technology--from Microsoft Word to wearables--on our collaboration and productivity.

Evernote’s CEO on the New Ways We Work

May 28, 2015 21:42 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MB

Phil Libin discusses the impact of technology--from Microsoft Word to wearables--on our collaboration and productivity.

466: Making Sense of Digital Disruption

May 21, 2015 22:38 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MB

R. "Ray" Wang, author of "Disrupting Digital Business" on how business is transforming.

Making Sense of Digital Disruption

May 21, 2015 22:38 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MB

R. "Ray" Wang, author of "Disrupting Digital Business" on how business is transforming.

465: The Condensed June 2015 Issue

May 20, 2015 00:24 - 6 minutes - 19.1 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

The Condensed June 2015 Issue

May 20, 2015 00:24 - 6 minutes - 19.1 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

464: Consumer Privacy in the Digital Age

May 14, 2015 20:50 - 21 minutes - 21 MB

Timothy Morey and Allison Schoop, both of frog, on designing customer data systems that promote transparency and trust.

Consumer Privacy in the Digital Age

May 14, 2015 20:50 - 21 minutes - 21 MB

Timothy Morey and Allison Schoop, both of frog, on designing customer data systems that promote transparency and trust.

463: Why We Pretend to Be Workaholics

May 07, 2015 17:00 - 18 minutes - 18.9 MB

Erin Reid of Boston University on why men (but not women) feign long working hours.

Why We Pretend to Be Workaholics

May 07, 2015 17:00 - 18 minutes - 18.9 MB

Erin Reid of Boston University on why men (but not women) feign long working hours.

462: Ethical CEOs Finish First

April 30, 2015 18:06 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Fred Kiel, author of "Return on Character," explains his research on why being good benefits the bottom line.

Ethical CEOs Finish First

April 30, 2015 18:06 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Fred Kiel, author of "Return on Character," explains his research on why being good benefits the bottom line.

461: Brian Grazer on the Power of Curiosity

April 23, 2015 17:40 - 17 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Oscar-winning producer explains why a passion for learning--about other people and pursuits--has been the key to his success.

Brian Grazer on the Power of Curiosity

April 23, 2015 17:40 - 17 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Oscar-winning producer explains why a passion for learning--about other people and pursuits--has been the key to his success.

Understand How People See You

April 16, 2015 22:11 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MB

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," explains the science of perception.

460: Understand How People See You

April 16, 2015 22:11 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MB

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," explains the science of perception.

459: The Condensed May 2015 Issue

April 14, 2015 23:15 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

The Condensed May 2015 Issue

April 14, 2015 23:15 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MB

Amy Bernstein, editor of HBR, offers executive summaries of the major features.

458: Making Health Care More Consumer-Driven

April 09, 2015 18:11 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Regina Herzlinger, Harvard Business School professor, talks about how to dismantle the barriers to innovation in care delivery.

Guests

Sheryl Sandberg
3 Episodes
Adam Grant
1 Episode
Howard Schultz
1 Episode
Melinda Gates
1 Episode

Books

Myth and Reality
1 Episode
The Secret History
1 Episode