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The Harvard Business School Faculty Summer Reader 2026

Fill your suitcase with these reading suggestions from Harvard Business School faculty. While the list includes many books on AI, it also includes some lighter options that are perfect for the beach.

By Avery Forman on June 18, 2026

Career and Workplace

Want Workers to Reskill? Show Them Who They Can Become

Featuring Raffaella Sadun. By Avery Forman on June 18, 2026

Regulation and Compliance

When Companies Treat Corruption as a 'Source of Competitive Advantage'

Featuring Geoffrey G. Jones. By Geoffrey G. Jones on June 17, 2026

Strategy and Innovation

Why Every Deal Needs a Clear Rationale

Featuring David G. Fubini. By David G. Fubini and Patrick Sanguineti on June 16, 2026

Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Could AI Drive New Climate Solutions?

Featuring Christian Kaps, Vikram Gandhi, and Jenn Turliuk. By Danielle Kost and Lynn Schenk on June 11, 2026

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Leadership

Beyond Goals: David Beckham's Playbook for Mobilizing Star Talent

Reach soccer's pinnacle. Become a global brand. Buy a team. Sign Lionel Messi. David Beckham makes success look as easy as his epic free kicks. But leveraging world-class talent takes discipline and deft decision-making, as case studies by Anita Elberse reveal. What could other businesses learn from his ascent?