University of the Future: Finding the Next World Leaders in Higher Ed
by Dina Gerdeman
- 15 Aug 2022
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- Book
When Parents Tell Kids to ‘Work Hard,’ Do They Send the Wrong Message?
by Michael Blanding
- 11 Aug 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Does Religious Belief Affect Organizational Performance?
Re: James L. Heskett
- 01 Aug 2022
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- What Do You Think?
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.
A World of Difference: What Keeps Companies from Becoming More Inclusive
- 11 APR 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Inclusion can unlock excellence and innovation, but instincts and good intentions will never get you there. In this interview, Frances Frei and Francesca Gino explore the underlying factors that keep organizations from becoming more inclusive.
Representation Matters: Building Case Studies That Empower Women Leaders
- 08 MAR 2022
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- Research & Ideas
The lessons of case studies shape future business leaders, but only a fraction of these teaching tools feature women executives. Research by Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg examines the gender gap in cases and its implications.
Effective Leaders Share the Spotlight with Their Teams
- 07 MAR 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Many executives make decisions alone and take credit for every win. Research by Yuan Zou and Ethan Rouen shows how leaders—and their companies—directly benefit when they engage and elevate colleagues.
How a Multimillion-Dollar Ice Cream Startup Melted Down (and Bounced Back)
- 07 JUL 2022
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- HBS Case
A Brooklyn-based ice cream shop was getting buzz, and Disney was pitching a brand partnership. So how did the business wind up filing for bankruptcy? A case study by Thomas Eisenmann and Lindsay N. Hyde examines the rise and fall—and recent rebound—of Ample Hills Creamery.
Being Your Own Boss Can Pay Off, but Not Always with Big Pay
- 10 MAY 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Working for yourself might bring freedom and autonomy, but it increasingly comes with a major risk: low pay. Research by William Kerr explores the shifting sands of self-employment.
Can You Buy Creativity in the Gig Economy?
- 28 APR 2022
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- Research & Ideas
It's possible, but creators need more of a stake. A study by Feng Zhu of 10,000 novels in the Chinese e-book market reveals how tying pay to performance can lead to new ideas.
How to Get Companies to Make Investments That Benefit Everyone
- 10 JAN 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Want more organizations to give back to their communities? Frank Nagle says the success of open source software offers an innovative—and unexpected—roadmap for social good.
Kids of Working Moms Grow into Happy Adults
- 16 JUL 2018
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- Research & Ideas
In earlier research, Kathleen McGinn and colleagues discovered that adult kids of working moms are high achievers at work. Now it turns out they are happy, too.
Why People Crave Feedback—and Why We’re Afraid to Give It
- 05 AUG 2022
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- Research & Ideas
How am I doing? Research by Francesca Gino and colleagues shows just how badly employees want to know. Is it time for managers to get over their discomfort and get the conversation going at work?
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.
Why Companies Raise Their Prices: Because They Can
- 05 MAY 2022
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- Research & Ideas
Markups on household items started climbing years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies have realized just how much consumers will pay for the brands they love, says research by Alexander MacKay.
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.
Why Digital Is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill Set
- 12 MAY 2022
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- Book
You don't have to be a machine learning expert to manage a successful digital transformation. In fact, you only need 30 percent fluency in a handful of technical topics, say Tsedal Neeley and Paul Leonardi in their book, The Digital Mindset.
Empower Your Employees to Make Better Decisions
- 27 APR 2022
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- Book
The impact of wise decisions can ripple out in an organization. In the book Decision Leadership, Max Bazerman and Don Moore explore how the choices of influential leaders, such as athlete Colin Kaepernick and Humu's Jessica Wisdom, motivate others to do better.
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