Feedback

How leaders can ensure their constructive input doesn’t veer into destructive criticism.

With the right tools, leaders can learn to pause, reflect, and act in alignment with their values, even when doing so carries risk.

A new study finds that oftentimes when leaders change their behavior too quickly, employees see them as less authentic.

Follow-up conversations are the biggest predictor of increased leadership effectiveness.

Avoiding conflict and tough decisions can hamstring your ability to be a good leader.

Three steps companies can take to make mentoring a part of every employee’s experience.

A guide to how executive search firms assess candidates.

How leaders can build a culture where employees feel valued.

A study of 27,000 healthcare workers found that those who felt safe speaking out were less stressed, less likely to burn out, and more likely to stay—even when resources were tight.

An October 2025 HBR Executive Live conversation with Indra Nooyi.

When people regularly ask for input, it sets a powerful norm: learning is valued more than perfection.

Ask more questions, prompt people to think through solutions, and pause before providing answers.

Help them channel their energy into clarity.

Watch out for these signals of an imbalanced relationship.

When stepping into a new role, giving immediate feedback can feel risky. But waiting too long can backfire.

Improving everyday interactions can promote employee retention, engagement, growth, and well-being.

A study found that the timing and emotional tenor of a leader’s communication can significantly affect their team members’ performance.

The higher you advance in an organization, the more ambiguous the direction you receive becomes. Here’s how to ask for specifics.

The feedback leaders need most isn’t always delivered directly.

Effective feedback can help imbue even the most mundane tasks with a deeper sense of purpose.