When You Feel Envy, Turn It Into Something Productive artwork
HBR IdeaCast

When You Feel Envy, Turn It Into Something Productive

Oct 20, 2026 · 29 min

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…