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HBR IdeaCast

Curt Nickisch

Booking Overview

This weekly business and management interview show features leading executives, academics, authors, and other recognized thinkers discussing leadership, organizational culture, strategy, talent, and emerging technology. Strong candidates include CEOs, senior executives, management scholars, authors, and subject-matter experts with significant research, operating experience, or a major book; booking is likely high difficulty because the show routinely features prominent, established figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 250

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.7M subscribers

Instagram: 3.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ideacast@hbr.org

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Host

Curt Nickisch - Curt Nickisch is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review and the host of HBR IdeaCast, covering business leadership and management topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized CEOs and founders, senior corporate executives, leading academics, established authors, and respected experts with substantial research, operating experience, or an authoritative perspective on business and management.
Required Achievements:  
Published a major or widely recognized book, Held senior leadership at a prominent organization, Produced influential academic or professional research, Built or scaled a notable company or institution, Earned substantial recognition in leadership, management, psychology, history, or technology

Recent Guest Discussions

Nitin Nohria - The CEO Role, Leadership Teams, Board Management, Executive Priorities, And How New Ceos Can Lead Effectively.

Paula Goldman - Human-ai Collaboration, Talent Management, Organizational Culture, Workforce Transformation, Accountability, And Trust.

Martin Seligman - Agency, Optimism, Resilience, Imagination, Leadership, Organizational Progress, And The Limits Of Ai.

Danny Meyer - Scaling Organizational Culture, Hospitality, Hiring, Employee Development, Promotions, And Company Growth.

Jared Diamond - Leadership, Luck, Timing, Founders, Ceos, Organizational Success, And The Role Of Circumstance.

Recent Topics

Business, Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
HBR IdeaCast
:

When You Feel Envy, Turn It Into Something Productive

October 20, 2026

Envy can damage workplace relationships, fuel unhealthy competition, and leave employees feeling stuck. But it can also reveal what people want from their careers—and offer leaders an opportunity to turn rivalry into growth. That's according to executive coach Stacy Kim, who says there's a difference between destructive envy and a more constructive response that helps people learn from others. She shares a framework for understanding what envy is telling you, how to turn it into action, and h...

Why Great Teams Don’t Need to Like Each Other

October 13, 2026

What makes a great team? It might have less to do with whether colleagues like one another and more to do with whether they’re aligned on a shared purpose. Organizational psychologist and Wharton professor Adam Grant says leaders can build stronger connections at work, foster productive conflict, and create cultures where people feel empowered to speak up. He explains why task cohesion matters more than social cohesion, how to turn differences into a competitive advantage, and why leaders sho...

How AI Is Changing Strategy: Rethinking What Your Business Is Designed to Do

October 08, 2026

AI is advancing so quickly that companies can’t afford to treat it as simply another productivity tool; it is fundamentally reshaping strategy. In this final episode of our special four-part series on how AI is changing leadership, Wharton professor and AI expert Ethan Mollick explains why leaders need to rethink what their organizations are designed to do—and how work gets done. He discusses how AI agents are changing the role of managers, why companies need to experiment rather than wait fo...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
HBR IdeaCast
:

How do I get in touch with HBR IdeaCast?

HBR IdeaCast is hosted by Curt Nickisch. Its publicly listed email is ideacast@hbr.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for HBR IdeaCast?

The publicly listed email for HBR IdeaCast: ideacast@hbr.org.

How many listeners does HBR IdeaCast have?

Podseeker estimates HBR IdeaCast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for HBR IdeaCast?

HBR IdeaCast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized CEOs and founders, senior corporate executives, leading academics, established authors, and respected experts with substantial research, operating experience, or an authoritative perspective on business and management. Common among recent guests: Published a major or widely recognized book; Held senior leadership at a prominent organization; Produced influential academic or professional research. Recent guests include Nitin Nohria, Paula Goldman, and Martin Seligman.

How hard is it to get booked on HBR IdeaCast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does HBR IdeaCast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ideacast@hbr.org

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