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- 21 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
You Don’t Have to Quit Your Job to Find More Meaning in Life
by Shalene Gupta
Before you give notice and go on a vision quest, consider this: Fulfillment doesn't require big change, says research by Julian De Freitas and colleagues. In fact, you can find more meaning even in a job you don't love.
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- 20 Sep 2022
- Cold Call Podcast
- Working Knowledge
Larry Fink at BlackRock: Linking Purpose to Profit
Re: George Serafeim
In 2014, Larry Fink started writing letters to the leaders of some of the largest publicly listed companies, urging them to consider the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Fink is the chairman and CEO of BlackRock, one of the largest...
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- 15 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
Looking For a Job? Some LinkedIn Connections Matter More Than Others
by Michael Blanding
Debating whether to connect on LinkedIn with that more senior executive you met at that conference? You should, says new research about professional networks by Iavor Bojinov and colleagues. That person just might help you land your next job.
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- 20 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
How Partisan Politics Play Out in American Boardrooms
by Pamela Reynolds
The discord gripping the nation has reached the heights of corporate America, with costly consequences for companies and investors. Research by Elisabeth Kempf shows just how polarized the executive suite has become.
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- 12 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
When Experts Play It Too Safe: Innovation Lessons from a NASA Experiment
by Rachel Layne
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.
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- 08 Sep 2022
- Book
- Working Knowledge
Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?
by Lane Lambert
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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- 06 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
Curbing an Unlikely Culprit of Rising Drug Prices: Pharmaceutical Donations
by Ben Rand
Policymakers of every leaning have vowed to rein in prescription drug costs, with little success. But research by Leemore Dafny shows how closing a loophole on drugmaker donations could eliminate one driver of rising expenses.
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- 06 Sep 2022
- Cold Call Podcast
- Working Knowledge
Reinventing an Iconic Independent Bookstore
Re: Ryan L. Raffaelli
In 2020, Kwame Spearman (MBA 2011) made the career-shifting decision to leave a New York City-based consulting job to return to his hometown of Denver, Colorado, and take over an iconic independent bookstore, The Tattered Cover. Spearman saw an opportunity to reinvent...
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- 01 Sep 2022
- What Do You Think?
- Working Knowledge
Is It Time to Consider Lifting Tariffs on Chinese Imports?
Re: James L. Heskett
Many of the tariffs levied by the Trump administration on Chinese goods remain in place. James Heskett weighs whether the US should prioritize renegotiating trade agreements with China, and what it would take to move on from the trade war.
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- 06 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
Does Hybrid Work Actually Work? Insights from 30,000 Emails
by Ben Rand
It's a pandemic debate raging at companies everywhere: How often should employees come to the office? In the first large-scale study of its kind, Prithwiraj Choudhury finds that hybrid schedules might offer the best answer for everyone.
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- 29 Aug 2022
- Op-Ed
- Working Knowledge
Income Inequality Is Rising. Are We Even Measuring It Correctly?
by Jon M. Jachimowicz, Kristin Blesch, and Oliver P. Hauser
Policymakers trying to shrink the income gap have long relied on a statistical benchmark to guide decisions. But taking a broader view of inequality might lead to better solutions, say Jon Jachimowicz and colleagues.
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- 25 Aug 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
It’s All in a Name: Reputable Investors Help Startups Shine
by Rachel Layne
Attracting high-quality talent is a challenge for any young firm. Shai Bernstein says startups get a reputation boost and draw more job applicants when they're backed by well-known venture capital investors.
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- 23 Aug 2022
- Cold Call Podcast
- Working Knowledge
Management Lessons from the Sinking of the SS El Faro
Re: Joseph B. Fuller
Captain Michael Davidson of the container ship SS El Faro was determined to make his planned shipping trip on time—but a hurricane was approaching his intended path. To succeed, Davidson and his fellow officers had to plot a course to avoid the storm in the face of...
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- 18 Aug 2022
- Op-Ed
- Working Knowledge
Your Best Employees Are Burning Out: A Framework for Retaining Talent
by Hise Gibson and MaShon Wilson
Companies have long ignored the factors that are burning out employees today. Hise Gibson and MaShon Wilson offer a five-step approach for leaders who are ready to confront this scourge and support their talent.
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- 16 Aug 2022
- Op-Ed
- Working Knowledge
Now Is the Time for Entrepreneurs to Play Offense
by Jeffrey Bussgang
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.
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- 22 Aug 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
Can Amazon Remake Health Care?
by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette
Amazon has disrupted everything from grocery shopping to cloud computing, but can it transform health care with its One Medical acquisition? Amitabh Chandra discusses company's track record in health care and the challenges it might face.
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- 15 Aug 2022
- Book
- Working Knowledge
University of the Future: Finding the Next World Leaders in Higher Ed
by Dina Gerdeman
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.
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- 11 Aug 2022
- Research & Ideas
- Working Knowledge
When Parents Tell Kids to ‘Work Hard,’ Do They Send the Wrong Message?
by Michael Blanding
It takes more than grit to succeed in a world rife with systemic inequity. So why don't we tell children that? Research by Ashley Whillans and colleagues shows how honest talk about social barriers could empower kids to break them down.
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- 09 Aug 2022
- Cold Call Podcast
- Working Knowledge
A Lesson from Google: Can AI Bias be Monitored Internally?
Re: Tsedal Neeley
Dr. Timnit Gebru was the co-lead of Google’s Ethical AI research team—until she raised concerns about bias in the company’s large language models and was forced out in 2020. Her departure sent shockwaves through the AI and tech community and raised fundamental...
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- 08 Aug 2022
- HBS Case
- Working Knowledge
Building an 'ARMY' of Fans: Marketing Lessons from K-Pop Sensation BTS
by Shalene Gupta
Few companies can boast a customer base as loyal and engaged as BTS fans. In a case study, Doug Chung shares what marketers can learn from the boyband's savvy use of social media and authentic connection with listeners.
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