April 30, 2025
A new sound is available from HBR IdeaCast. Every Tuesday, we continue to provide you with the insights, research and advice you need to lead, featuring practical conversations with key thinkers. However, as Harvard Business Review editor Adi Ignatius joins executive editor Alison Beard as the show’s co-host, he offers more to provide better service.
We look forward to more interviews with C-Suite executives, a more professional perspective on the most pressing latest issues facing leaders, and special surprises for HBR subscribers. The new and improved HBR IdeaCast will begin next Tuesday. Make sure to press Subscribe to avoid missing the episode.
What topics would you like us to cover: IdeaCast@hbr.org
Alison Beard: Hey, guys. I’m Alison Beard, executive editor of Harvard Business Review and host of HBR IdeaCast, the show.
Adi Ignatius: And I’m Adi Ignatius. For 16 years I was the editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review and now I am an editor and join HBR IdeaCast as a new Cohost.
Alison Beard: With Adi joining us, we look forward to all of the same HBR IdeaCast content that you love, ideas, research and the harsh evidence you need to guide. Continue intensive, practical conversations with world-renowned thought leaders.
Adi Ignatius: But we also want to continue to make sure we are serving you to the best and brightest leaders and managers who are providing the information you need. This means introducing more interviews with C-Suite leaders to share what they really do behind the scenes.
Alison Beard: Expert advice on the most pressing issues facing today’s organizations. From tariffs to AI to talent retention.
Adi Ignatius: You can see that we often pop up on our favorite videos and social platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.
Alison Beard: Plus, there’s a special surprise to Harvard Business Review subscribers.
Adi Ignatius: Check out the new, improved HBR IdeaCast every Tuesday at the same time. Press Subscribe to follow the show on your favorite podcast app and tell us what topics you’d like to cover. Please email memos to IdeaCast@hbr.org.
Alison Beard: HBR IdeaCast, we provide insights and inspiration to make you a better leader. See you next week.
