Trustworthiness

A curated list from one of HBR’s most popular newsletters.

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

Experience is often seen as the key to growing as a leader. But knowing what to let go of can be just as important.

The founder of Wikipedia on crafting a career around your interests, ensuring quality in crowdsourced content, and building a better internet.

The HBR Executive Playbook on navigating the dynamics and relationships of the C-suite.

A candid Q&A with Michael Lynton and Joshua L. Steiner on what they’ve learned about recovering from failure.

When we allow friendship and work to coexist, performance and happiness rise.

Four actions senior leaders can take.

Entrepreneurs who acknowledge setbacks attract capital faster, at lower cost, and with better repayment outcomes.

A framework for deciding whether you need backing, when to ask for it, and how to move forward.

New research found that they worry about losing status—even when their employee’s innovative idea is a success.

Five ways to repair your relationship after making a mistake.

The HBR Executive Playbook on forming strong, long-lasting relationships with your directors.

If you have to do it, be transparent about it.

The risks of overconfidence—and five ways to rebuild your credibility.

A new study suggests that employers overestimate how informed employees feel when they agree to policies, contracts, and even extra tasks at work — which can result in disengagement and turnover.

They assume the size of the pie is fixed—and miss opportunities to create value.

From championship NFL teams to the boardrooms of top corporations, effective teamwork is a crucial ingredient in success—but it’s extremely challenging to achieve. Here’s how to get the most from your teams.