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    Can a ‘Basic Bundle’ of Heath Insurance Cure Coverage Gaps and Spur Innovation?Can a ‘Basic Bundle’ of Heath Insurance Cure Coverage Gaps and Spur Innovation?   

    One in 10 people in America lack health insurance, resulting in $40 billion of care that goes unpaid each year. Amitabh Chandra and colleagues say ensuring basic coverage for all residents, as other wealthy nations do, could address the most acute needs and unlock efficiency. 
    31 Mar 2023  |  Research & Ideas

    The FDA’s Speedy Drug Approvals Are Safe: A Win-Win for Patients and Pharma Innovation

    by Kasandra Brabaw
    • 28 Mar 2023
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas

    As Climate Fears Mount, More Investors Turn to 'ESG' Funds Despite Few Rules

    by Rachel Layne
    • 23 Mar 2023
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas

    How Much Does 'Deep Purpose' Matter to the Bottom Line?

    by James Heskett
    • 01 Mar 2023
    • | 
    • What Do You Think?

    Leadership 

    How Leaders Should Leave

    by John Quelch
    • 13 MAR 2023
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    Perhaps you're so burnt out or so excited about your next role that you're ready to run for the door, but slow down, cautions John Quelch. He offers nine tips for leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

    Building an Inclusive Workplace? Prepare to Shield It from Economic Fears

    by Hise O. Gibson and Nicole Gilmore
    • 08 FEB 2023
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    Mixed economic signals have many worrying about what's to come. Distracted leaders could lose sight of their inclusion and belonging goals to the detriment of future innovation. But it doesn't have to be this way, say Hise Gibson and Nicole Gilmore.

    Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work

    by Pamela Reynolds
    • 15 NOV 2022
    • | 
    • Book
    People routinely overlook wrongdoing, even in situations that cause significant harm. In his book Complicit: How We Enable the Unethical and How to Stop, Max Bazerman shares strategies that help people do the right thing even when those around them aren't.

    Inclusive Leadership Advice: Get Comfortable With the Uncomfortable

    by Francesca Gino
    • 29 SEP 2022
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    People tend to seek sameness, but they can teach themselves to relish in the differences of the human experience. Francesca Gino offers these three principles from improv to anyone who's trying to lead more inclusively.

    Entrepreneurship 

    ChatGPT: Did Big Tech Set Up the World for an AI Bias Disaster?

    by Scott Van Voorhis
    • 07 MAR 2023
    • | 
    • HBS Case
    Google tried to silence AI bias warnings from ethicist Timnit Gebru. Will a world enamored with OpenAI's ChatGPT be able to confront them? Tsedal Neeley reflects on Gebru's experience in a case study, and offers advice on managing the ethical risks of AI.

    Time to Move On? Career Advice for Entrepreneurs Preparing for the Next Stage

    by Julia Austin
    • 10 JAN 2023
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    So many people shift from one job to the next, with little time to consider how the experience changed them and what they want out of future ventures. Julia Austin recommends that entrepreneurs look within and reflect on these questions before they jump into a new opportunity.

    How Paid Promos Take the Shine Off YouTube Stars (and Tips for Better Influencer Marketing)

    by Kara Baskin
    • 26 OCT 2022
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas
    Influencers aspire to turn "likes" into dollars through brand sponsorships, but these deals can erode their reputations, says research by Shunyuan Zhang. Marketers should seek out authentic voices on YouTube, not necessarily those with the most followers.

    Is There a Method to Musk’s Madness on Twitter?

    by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette
    • 29 NOV 2022
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas
    Elon Musk's brash management style has upended the social media platform, but was bold action necessary to address serious problems? Andy Wu discusses the tech entrepreneur's takeover of Twitter.

    Popular 

    Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?

    by Lane Lambert
    • 08 SEP 2022
    • | 
    • Book
    Generation X and Millennials—eagerly waiting to succeed Baby Boom leaders—have the opportunity to bring more collaboration and purpose to business. In the book True North: Emerging Leader Edition, Bill George offers advice for the next wave of CEOs.

    More Proof That Money Can Buy Happiness (or a Life with Less Stress)

    by Michael Blanding
    • 25 JAN 2022
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas
    It's not about the bigger home or the better vacation. Financial stability helps people escape the everyday hassles of life, says research by Jon Jachimowicz.

    How Gender Stereotypes Kill a Woman’s Self-Confidence

    by Dina Gerdeman
    • 25 FEB 2019
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas
    Researchers believe gender stereotypes hold women back in the workplace. Katherine Coffman's research adds a new twist: They can even cause women to question their own abilities.

    What Does the Failure of Silicon Valley Bank Say About the State of Finance?

    by Dina Gerdeman
    • 14 MAR 2023
    • | 
    • In Practice
    Silicon Valley Bank wasn't ready for the Fed's interest rate hikes, but that's only part of the story. Victoria Ivashina and Erik Stafford probe the complex factors that led to the second-biggest bank failure ever.

    Books 

    Good Companies Commit Crimes, But Great Leaders Can Prevent Them

    by Lane Lambert
    • 17 JAN 2023
    • | 
    • Book
    It's time for leaders to go beyond "check the box" compliance programs. Through corporate cases involving Walmart, Wells Fargo, and others, Eugene Soltes explores the thorny legal issues executives today must navigate in his book Corporate Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions.

    Confront Workplace Inequity in 2023: Dig Deep, Build Bridges, Take Collective Action

    by Pamela Reynolds
    • 03 JAN 2023
    • | 
    • Book
    Power dynamics tied up with race and gender underlie almost every workplace interaction, says Tina Opie. In her book Shared Sisterhood, she offers three practical steps for dismantling workplace inequities that hold back innovation.

    Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work

    by Pamela Reynolds
    • 15 NOV 2022
    • | 
    • Book
    People routinely overlook wrongdoing, even in situations that cause significant harm. In his book Complicit: How We Enable the Unethical and How to Stop, Max Bazerman shares strategies that help people do the right thing even when those around them aren't.

    Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?

    by Lane Lambert
    • 08 SEP 2022
    • | 
    • Book
    Generation X and Millennials—eagerly waiting to succeed Baby Boom leaders—have the opportunity to bring more collaboration and purpose to business. In the book True North: Emerging Leader Edition, Bill George offers advice for the next wave of CEOs.

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