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Every day, leaders turn to HBR for guidance on the challenges they’re navigating right now—from managing uncertainty and leading teams to making better strategic decisions. Each month, certain ideas rise to the top.

Here’s a look at some of the most-read articles from May—a snapshot of the thinking leaders are engaging with right now, across industries and functions.

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Popular Articles from May

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1. How to Build a Superteam That Keeps Getting Better

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2. The CEO of UnitedHealthcare on Fixing What Frustrates Customers Most

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3. Negotiating When There Is No Plan B

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4. Managing Difficult Directors

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5. Employees Are Relying on AI for Personal Support. That’s Risky.

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6. What Companies Can Learn from Their Biggest Fans

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7. The Rise of the Urban Knowledge Campus

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8. Tapping into Your Team’s Circadian Rhythms

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