When Agreeing to Disagree Is a Good Beginning
by Clea Simon, Harvard Gazette
- 22 Nov 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Why Aren’t Business Leaders More Vocal About Immigration Policy?
by James Heskett
- 01 Nov 2022
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- What Do You Think?
Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work
- 15 NOV 2022
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- 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
- 29 SEP 2022
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- 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.
Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?
- 08 SEP 2022
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- 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.
Blissful Thinking: When It Comes to Finding Happiness, 'Your Dreams Are Liars'
- 02 JUN 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Happiness research is all the rage. Arthur Brooks shares how understanding the origins of joy can improve the way we lead organizations—and our personal lives.
Feeling Separation Anxiety at Your Startup? 5 Tips to Soothe These Growing Pains
- 03 NOV 2022
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- Op-Ed
As startups mature and introduce more managers, early employees may lose the easy closeness they once had with founders. However, with transparency and healthy boundaries, entrepreneurs can help employees weather this transition and build trust, says Julia Austin.
Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup
- 19 OCT 2022
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- Op-Ed
Like any other long-term partnership, choosing the right cofounder is a complicated decision with big implications for a venture. Julia Austin offers practical advice for entrepreneurs who are searching for "the one."
When Experts Play It Too Safe: Innovation Lessons from a NASA Experiment
- 12 SEP 2022
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- Research & Ideas
A study of an international robotics competition reveals how experts prioritize easy-to-execute inventions over moonshot ideas. Are companies missing out on potential breakthroughs? Research by Jacqueline Lane and Karim Lakhani.
Now Is the Time for Entrepreneurs to Play Offense
- 16 AUG 2022
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- Op-Ed
With the specter of recession looming, many worried founders and executives are aggressively shoring up cash. But shrewd entrepreneurs are using these six tactics instead to gain advantage, says Jeffrey Bussgang.
More Proof That Money Can Buy Happiness (or a Life with Less Stress)
- 25 JAN 2022
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- 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.
Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work
- 15 NOV 2022
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- 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.
How Gender Stereotypes Kill a Woman’s Self-Confidence
- 25 FEB 2019
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- 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.
Good Leadership Is an Act of Kindness
- 01 NOV 2020
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- Research & Ideas
The pandemic has challenged managers as never before, but one powerful leadership strategy is being overlooked, say Boris Groysberg and Susan Seligson: Be kind.
University of the Future: Finding the Next World Leaders in Higher Ed
- 15 AUG 2022
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- Book
Which universities will step into the void as American colleges decline? In the book Empires of Ideas, William Kirby explores how the history of higher education in the US, China, and Germany might shape its future.
6 Strategies for Building Socially Responsible—and Profitable—Companies
- 02 AUG 2022
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- Research & Ideas
A new generation of business leaders is finding innovative and profitable ways to bring about positive change in the world. In the book Purpose and Profit, George Serafeim offers a roadmap for people at every career stage who seek to align their professional aspirations with their personal values.
The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose
- 28 JUN 2022
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- Book
Despite polarized attitudes, Rebecca Henderson argues that it's the perfect time for companies to reset their moral compass. In an essay from the book A Political Economy of Justice, she explores the social efforts of Cadbury and Unilever.
Four Elements for Finding the Right Career Path
- 22 JUN 2022
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- Book
Facing a major decision? Before you start ruminating about facts and figures, consider tapping into your "full self." In his book The Four Elements: Finding Right Livelihood in the 21st Century, Timothy Butler offers a framework for navigating life transitions.
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