- 29 Sep 2022
- Op-Ed
Inclusive Leadership Advice: Get Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
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.
- 05 Aug 2022
- Research & Ideas
Why People Crave Feedback—and Why We’re Afraid to Give It
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?
- 11 Apr 2022
- Research & Ideas
A World of Difference: What Keeps Companies from Becoming More Inclusive
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. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 27 Jul 2021
- Op-Ed
What Pirates Can Teach Us About Leadership
Despite his reputation for ruthlessness, Blackbeard ran a surprisingly progressive and equitable ship. Francesca Gino highlights three lessons for today's leaders from the golden age of piracy. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 14 Jun 2021
- Op-Ed
When Your Nerves Get the Best of You, Change the Narrative
Anxiety can hobble even the most confident leaders. Francesca Gino offers three strategies that she uses to turn nerve-wracking situations into meaningful experiences. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 02 Feb 2021
- Cold Call Podcast
Using Empathy and Curiosity to Overcome Differences
Bill Riddick, an African-American community leader and counselor, must find a way to bridge the divide between Black and white community leaders, who are on opposing sides of school integration in Durham, North Carolina, in 1971. Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino and Jeffrey Huizinga explain how empathy and curiosity can foster understanding in divisive situations in their case, “Bill Riddick and the Durham S.O.S. Charrette.” Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 28 Sep 2020
- Research & Ideas
How Leaders Can Navigate Politicized Conversations and Inspire Collaboration
Francesca Gino discusses the psychology of conversation in politicized workplaces and how managers can improve their conversation styles to create high-quality collaboration. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 15 Sep 2020
- Cold Call Podcast
Is Happiness at Work Really Attainable?
Francesca Gino discuss whether Henco Logistics' focus on employee happiness can endure through the Mexican company's rapid growth and leadership transition. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 21 Jul 2020
- Cold Call Podcast
Starbucks Commits to Raising Awareness of Racial Bias
After a highly publicized act of racial discrimination by a Starbucks employee the company revised store policies and employee training practices. Francesca Gino and Katherine Coffman discuss unconscious bias in corporate culture. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 18 Mar 2019
- Research & Ideas
Stuck in Commuter Hell? You Can Still Be Productive
Commuters who listen to music or browse social media might be increasing their chance of a stressful workday. Research by Francesca Gino and colleagues offers better ways to cope with a bad commute. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 22 Jan 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, January 22, 2019
Can a large business innovate like a nimble startup? ... Lying on a job application can boost self-competence ... A look at Kodak's comeback.
- 21 Aug 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, August 21, 2018
How to make your commute less of a drag ... Digital technology is a game-changer for firms ... Can social media give the scoop on company sales?
- 31 Jul 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, July 31, 2018
Practical advice for advisors ... A focus on company culture ... India's ambitious health insurance program.
- 30 Apr 2018
- Book
How to Be a Rebel Leader
In the book Rebel Talent, Francesca Gino argues companies should encourage rebellion in their workplaces. Quiz: Discover what type of rebel you really are. Open for comment; 0 Comments.
- 10 Apr 2018
- First Look
First Look at New Research, April 10, 2018
Religious shoppers spend less ... Innovating with corn flakes ... What online and offline stores can learn from each other.
- 12 Dec 2017
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, December 12, 2017
When Donald Trump comes knocking ... How important to success is an entrepreneur's personality? ... A new theory on what motivates us at work.
- 22 Aug 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, August 23
You want to publish my salary where? ... How to punch up your sales training ... Young leadership confronts a toxic culture.
- 11 Jul 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Ideas and Research, July 11
Is it better to start with the low-hanging fruit on your task list? ... Fixing meeting misery ... Do carbon tariffs work?
- 10 Jan 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research: January 10, 2017
Is a work break better when it’s unexpected? ... Learning from Henry Kissinger the negotiator ... The intellectual history of disruptive innovation theory
When Agreeing to Disagree Is a Good Beginning
When conflict stems from honest and open listening, disagreement can be a good thing, say Francesca Gino and Julia Minson. But developing those skills requires patience and discipline.