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Hear from our own Stefano McGhee, DTM on leveraging Microsoft Copilot to assist in developing speeches. And congratulations to Stefano for becoming President Elect of Toastmasters International!

The usual economic signals—interest rates, inflation, unemployment—aren’t painting a clear picture of the world today. So I asked members of HBR Executive’s Advisory Council what other indicators they’re watching to stay ahead. Their answers reveal the surprising second-order metrics leaders use to track what’s next. Read more in this week’s HBR Executive Agenda, my weekly newsletter, exclusively available to HBR Executive subscribers. hbr.org Subscribe to HBR Executive Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.

Curious how AI can make teaching easier and more impactful? In this webinar, Dan Levy, senior lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School, shares practical ways educators can use generative AI to save time, respond to student needs, and build better learning experiences. Watch the recording now: https://lnkd.in/egjEKbj5 #Webinar #AI #GenAI #Teaching #ArtificialIntelligence

As part of our 2025 Global Leadership Development Study, Harvard Business Impact surveyed 1,159 L&D and HR professionals and functional leaders across 14 countries and various industries. The results show that leadership roles are evolving to meet the demands of AI-driven initiatives. Organizations that foster an AI-ready culture through leadership will see faster, more sustainable transformation. 🔗 Explore the full infographic to uncover more insights: https://s.hbr.org/46Uyr4d #AI #LeadershipDevelopment

I went on "The Rebooting Show" to chat with Brian Morrissey about HBR's new product, HBR Executive, and how in the world media can survive its current challenges. Take a listen "wherever you get your podcasts". https://lnkd.in/e47neaVv

Our own Lucy Swedberg recently spoke at AOM in Copenhagen, where she joined insightful panel sessions on “The Write Stuff: How to Contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning” and “Impacting Real Managers,” discussing how to contribute to publications like Harvard Business Review. MIT Sloan Management Review, California Management Review, and I by IMD were featured, as well.   Thank you to the organizers, moderators, and co-panelists for fostering such thoughtful and well-received conversations.   #AOM2025

The best brands don't just "go global"—they understand that authentic local connection is what makes worldwide 🌎 influence possible. On Aug. 6 on behalf of Harvard Business Review and Harvard Business Publishing, I'll dive into this premise with fellow marketers who know that inclusive strategy drives real business results. Alongside the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (ANA AIMM), a branch of the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), I'll be in Toronto sharing how community-centered strategy becomes the foundation for gaining worldwide market share. Ready to connect with marketers who are building brands that truly reflect the communities they serve!

Harvard Business Impact works with Global 2000 organizations around the world to accelerate strategy execution and build a pipeline of future-ready leaders. Leveraging the remarkable depth and breadth of Harvard Business School, Harvard Business Review, and a network of industry experts, we create research-based and contextualized active learning experiences informed by the latest thinking in leadership and management. 💡 Explore how we support capability building at scale to help organizations align leadership development with their most critical business priorities: https://s.hbr.org/44IuH4H