A Nike Executive Hid His Criminal Past to Turn His Life Around. What If He Didn't Have To?
by Dina Gerdeman
- 01 Jun 2023
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- HBS Case
The Best Person to Lead Your Company Doesn't Work There—Yet
- 18 APR 2023
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- Research & Ideas
Recruiting new executive talent to revive portfolio companies has helped private equity funds outperform major stock indexes, says research by Paul Gompers. Why don't more public companies go beyond their senior executives when looking for top leaders?
The First 90 Hours: What New CEOs Should—and Shouldn't—Do to Set the Right Tone
- 11 APR 2023
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- Op-Ed
New leaders no longer have the luxury of a 90-day listening tour to get to know an organization, says John Quelch. He offers seven steps to prepare CEOs for a successful start, and three missteps to avoid.
How Leaders Should Leave
- 13 MAR 2023
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- 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
- 08 FEB 2023
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- 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.
After Silicon Valley Bank's Flameout, What's Next for Entrepreneurs?
- 16 MAY 2023
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- In Practice
Silicon Valley Bank's failure in the face of rising interest rates shook founders and funders across the country. Julia Austin, Jeffrey Bussgang, and Rembrand Koning share key insights for rattled entrepreneurs trying to make sense of the financing landscape.
What Does It Take to Build as Much Buzz as Booze? Inside the Epic Challenge of Cannabis-Infused Drinks
- 24 APR 2023
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- HBS Case
The market for cannabis products has exploded as more states legalize marijuana. But the path to success is rife with complexity as a case study about the beverage company Cann by Ayelet Israeli illustrates.
ChatGPT: Did Big Tech Set Up the World for an AI Bias Disaster?
- 07 MAR 2023
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- 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
- 10 JAN 2023
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- 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.
3 Ways to Gain a Competitive Advantage Now: Lessons from Amazon, Chipotle, and Facebook
- 07 JUN 2023
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- Research & Ideas
Remember the Sony Librie? Some people considered it superior to Amazon's Kindle, but it didn't end up the market leader. Rebecca Karp breaks down three methods that companies use to create more value than their rivals—an edge that can make all the difference.
Is the Anxious Achiever a Post-Pandemic Relic?
- 05 JUN 2023
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- What Do You Think?
Achievement has been a salve for self-doubt for many generations. But many of the oldest members of Gen Z, who came of age amid COVID-19, think differently about the value of work. Will they forge a new leadership style? wonders James Heskett.
Face Value: Do Certain Physical Features Help People Get Ahead?
- 23 MAY 2023
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- Research & Ideas
Society seems to reward people with particular facial features. Research by Shunyuan Zhang and colleagues uses machine learning to analyze traits that people associate with charisma. The findings highlight opportunities to enhance one's image—and challenge bias.
How KKR Got More by Giving Ownership to the Factory Floor: ‘My Kids Are Going to College!’
- 16 MAY 2023
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- HBS Case
KKR turned around a struggling door company and sold it for 10 times its investment—giving factory workers a life-changing cut of the returns. A case study by Ethan Rouen and Dennis Campbell offers lessons for companies trying to instill an owner's mindset in employees.
Two Centuries of Business Leaders Who Took a Stand on Social Issues
- 04 APR 2023
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- Book
Executives going back to George Cadbury and J. N. Tata have been trying to improve life for their workers and communities, according to the book Deeply Responsible Business: A Global History of Values-Driven Leadership by Geoffrey Jones. He highlights three practices that deeply responsible companies share.
Good Companies Commit Crimes, But Great Leaders Can Prevent Them
- 17 JAN 2023
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- 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
- 03 JAN 2023
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- 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
- 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.
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