Morten Hansen’s research highlights a critical warning: internal collaboration can be "bad" for your company if the costs outweigh the benefits.
The featured article in this collection, "Social Intelligence and the Biology of Leadership" by Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis, explores how a leader’s brain literally impacts their team's performance. HBR's 10 Must Reads On Collaboration
Leaders with high social intelligence leverage "mirror neurons" to create a shared emotional state. When a leader is empathetic and attuned, it fosters a neural environment where collaboration feels natural. 3. Avoid the "Collaboration Trap" HBR's 10 Must Reads On Collaboration
One of the biggest myths in business is that collaboration means everyone must agree. In "Want Collaboration? Accept—and Actively Manage—Conflict," authors Jeff Weiss and Jonathan Hughes argue that the best results come from managed disagreement. HBR's 10 Must Reads On Collaboration