HBR IdeaCast

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brian Grazer, an Oscar-winning producer known for classics like A Beautiful Mind and the show Empire, shares the driving force behind his success: curiosity. He discusses how asking questions can enhance leadership and build genuine relationships in Hollywood. Grazer reflects on the importance of humility in collaboration and emphasizes resilience in the face of rejection. His personal stories reveal how maintaining creative vision can triumph over skepticism, and he explores the emotional dynamics that shape filmmaking in a rapidly evolving industry.