Peter Winick

OCTOBER 21, 2024

And one of the things that I tell my students this all the time is that, you know, if you actually are in a formal presentation and they know while you’re there, the worst thing in the world you want to do is start by saying, you know, Hi, today, I’m here to talk to you about X, Y and Z. How was that pitched?

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Sales Sales Marketing Advertising 262

Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2024

When idea pitches fail to resonate, it doesn’t always have to do with the merit of the idea, your presentation style, or charisma; the problem could stem from a deeper disengagement in your organization. Drawing from his experience at Disney, the author uses examples of successful presentations in each style and gives tips on engaging each.

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Manager 145

Peter Winick

APRIL 22, 2024

She shares valuable insights on leveraging acting techniques to connect with diverse audiences authentically, emphasizing the importance of being fully present in the moment to foster genuine connections and empathy. And I think there’s something about acting that calls us to be present to the audience in the moment.

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Advertising Compliance Marketing Energy 232

Peter Winick

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Today we’ve invited internationally recognized presenter, content developer, business leader and coach Curtis Bateman! There are few thought leaders who work behind the scenes to create, develop, and deploy programs while simultaneously being the face of the brand. What does it take to find success on both ends?

Marketing 297

Marketing Sales Sales Implementation 297

Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2024

And that process, which will be highly consultative and conversational, will create a new information pipeline that marketers need to monitor to ensure their brands are presented for relevant prompts and described accurately. The authors present three ways for marketers to rise to this challenge.

Marketing 145

Marketing Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

An experiment with over 8,000 job seekers found that women often worry these organizations will present them with frustrating challenges.

Recruitment 145

Recruitment Diversity Inclusion 145

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2024

The author presents four strategies to quiet the imposter syndrome voices in your head if you weren’t the first pick for the job. That negative self-talk can feel justified when you were originally rejected from the job. But you can use this second chance as an opportunity to become a better leader.

Leadership Development 145

Leadership Development Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 24, 2024

This article describes the critical provisions in such agreements and presents data showing the impact of these provisions on market value.

Marketing 143

Marketing Government 143

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The author presents five common errors even the most well-intentioned leaders make — and what to do instead. And tensions are likely high: In a recent global survey, 44% of employees reported they had experienced a lot of stress the previous day.

Manager 145

Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 17, 2024

In this article, the authors introduce readers to the main kinds of retail media, discuss three strategic challenges that they present, and provide guidance for effectively managing those challenges. McKinsey estimates that by 2026, retail media will add $1.3 trillion to enterprise values in the U.S.

Advertising 145

Advertising Media Operations Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this article, the authors present some of the first research findings concerning the effects of algorithmic management on workplace dynamics. To achieve efficiencies and reduce costs, more and more companies are managing their employees by algorithm.

Manager 145

Manager Digital Transformation 145

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 14, 2024

In this article, the authors present a six step-cycle that is at the foundation of a corporate “imagination machine.” These offerings are, essentially, products of imagination — conceiving of and realizing new possibilities — a challenge that companies struggle with.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Once a company understands its present situation, it can chart a path to creating a truly differentiated offering that can create economic value. What is a credible path to get there? To successfully use these questions to chart a course, people must be brutally honest with themselves about where they are now.

Manager 145

Manager Strategic Planning 145

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 26, 2024

There are plenty of good reasons to attend industry conferences, trade fairs, and other events, but they also present opportunities for the accidental disclosure of sensitive company information or other actions that run afoul of fair-competition regulations.

Compliance 145

Compliance 145

Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2024

In this article, the authors offer three recommendations: 1) Present the alternatives considered and explain why they were not adopted. What can leaders do to help employees understand enough context to understand a strategy? 2) Explain how each choice is linked to the organization’s purpose. 3) Involve employees in strategy development.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2024

The author presents five pitfalls to avoid on your working vacation — and what to do instead. While it’s not easy to balance these competing priorities, it is possible to get critical work done while enjoying some refreshing time off.

Travel 145

Travel Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

Being equipped with compelling stories and setting aside dedicated preparation time, such as 30 minutes beforehand, allows interviewers to mentally prepare and be fully present during the interview. Interviewers should prepare for interviews just as thoroughly as candidates do.

Human Resources 145

Human Resources Recruitment Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

This article presents a six-step practice for ushering machine learning projects from conception to deployment. Outside of Big Tech and a handful of other leading companies, machine learning initiatives routinely fail to deploy, never realizing value. What’s missing? A specialized business practice suitable for wide adoption.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

questions during your carefully crafted presentation. Navigating unsolicited ideas, advice, or suggestions at work is a common scenario. Consider the colleague who jumps in with a barrage of “Have you considered…?” or “What about…?”

Manager 143

Manager 143

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The author presents four practical strategies to help you engage employees under the most unforgiving of circumstances. While the leader has little to no control over the external competitive environment, they have astonishing influence over the internal performance environment, including employee engagement, morale, and productivity.

Employee Engagement 145

Employee Engagement 145

Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2024

The author presents several strategies for encouraging employees to engage during meetings. Managers who want their teams to be more engaged in meetings need to foster a safe, inclusive team culture, which requires a deep understanding of their team’s unique dynamics.

Inclusion 145

Inclusion Manager Employee Engagement 145

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2024

HBR’s top five most popular articles of 2024 (so far), present an opportunity to reflect on the work you’ve done in the preceding months, and chart any necessary course changes.

Manager 141

Manager 141

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

The author presents five steps you can take to change a negative perception of you or your work. When you make the effort to reflect, seek additional feedback, acknowledge missteps, learn, and reach out for support, you’ll foster a new perception that you’re committed to — and capable of — growth.

Manager 144

Manager 144

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2024

The author presents four strategies to help senior leaders redefine “winning” as a shared goal. It’s not uncommon for talented leaders to compete internally with their peers for people, investment, and attention; in fact, it’s often that individual drive that made them successful in the first place.

Scaling 144

Scaling Manager 144

Harvard Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

The authors present four key steps to consider to ensure you’re offered relevant opportunities and can deploy your full talents. Indeed, there’s often a lag between our self-perception and how others view us, and we have to consciously focus on closing that gap to achieve the brand or reputation we seek.

Manager 145

Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

The author presents several ways to make the most of this valuable time.

Manager 145

Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2024

The author presents three things to watch out for to stop yourself from joining a toxic workplace. Identifying toxicity in an organization you don’t currently work for can prove to be tricky.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

They show why newcomers are vulnerable to this loss and present strategies to help preserve their early willingness to speak up. Yet, the authors’ latest research suggests one catalyst for learning is often lacking when it’s needed most: psychological safety.

Benefits 140

Benefits Onboarding Manager 140

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 11, 2024

Averaged rating systems, used by platforms such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, present an overall score that aggregates all individual ratings. Incremental rating systems, employed by platforms like TaskRabbit and Airbnb, offer a detailed view by listing and often providing insights into every individual review score.

User Experience 145

User Experience Human Resources Performance Management Manager 145

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

The authors present four warning signs that your employees may be heading toward ethical burnout — and strategies to counteract these forces before it’s too late. To prevent this, it’s crucial to spot the signs and root out the contributing forces early.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This article presents six reasons for believing that China is unlikely to recover the top spot and suggests ways in which US, European, and Japanese firms can exploit China’s fundamental weaknesses in the years ahead.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Companies need to adapt, the author argues, and to that end in this article he presents a general model for global leadership in the face of cultural divergence.

Marketing 144

Marketing Sales Sales 144

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

The author presents five common reasons for layoffs and strategies for countering them. For example, there’s not much you can do if your entire business unit is being cut because company goals have changed and your work is no longer relevant. But there are proactive measures you can take to assert some control over your professional destiny.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 13, 2024

The authors of this article argue that it’s time to do more to make skills-based hiring a reality, and they present six ways that companies and hiring managers can do so. But there’s a problem: For every 100 of these new postings, fewer than four additional candidates without degrees are actually hired.

Manager 143

Manager Human Resources Recruitment Retention 143

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The author presents five strategies for answering situational interview questions with confidence. Knowing exactly how you will approach common situational questions will help you stay calm and focused on highlighting how your unique strengths and experience make you the perfect candidate for the job.

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