Edward (Ned) Smith
Associate Professor of Management & Organizations; Associate Professor of Sociology, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences (Courtesy)
Take 5: The Upside of Failure
A look at the surprising benefits of striking out, and how to make the most of your mistakes.
Researchers: Maryam Kouchaki, Dashun Wang, Benjamin F. Jones, Yang Wang, Craig Wortmann, Edward (Ned) Smith, Col. Brian Halloran and Eric T. Anderson
February 10, 2020
Take 5: How to Empower Employees to Be More Creative
Creativity is a potent engine for business. Nurture it without letting office divas run the show.
Researchers: Maryam Kouchaki, Leigh Thompson, William Ocasio, Edward (Ned) Smith and Loran Nordgren
August 3, 2017
What Does It Take to Foster a “Culture of Responsibility” like the U.S. Army’s?
An inside look at why soldiers line up to take the blame.
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith and Col. Brian Halloran
August 3, 2016
Appointing a Female CEO? Beware of Media Attention
Investors are skittish when new CEOs get lots of press, but only when those leaders are women.
Researchers: Kevin Gaughan, Edward (Ned) Smith and Jason Pierce
June 7, 2016
Companies, Choose Your Name Wisely
The right name can signal that you are a safe bet.
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith and Heewon Chae
September 8, 2015
See How the Right Diversity of Skills Can Help Your Team
Mix and match NBA lineups with this infographic.
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith and Yuan Hou
February 2, 2015
Podcast: Mining NBA Data for Leadership Lessons
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey and Kellogg School faculty talk data analytics and team composition.
Researchers: J. Keith Murnighan and Edward (Ned) Smith
February 2, 2015
How Diverse Should Your Team Be?
NBA data point to a sweet spot in balancing diversity and similarity of skills.
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith and Yuan Hou
February 2, 2015
Too Much Good Press?
A Saudi homeware company’s great reputation might just be hampering its growth.
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith
September 2, 2014
Status and the Social Network
Social status determines how individuals approach opportunity under job threat
Researchers: Edward (Ned) Smith, Tanya Menon and Leigh Thompson
March 3, 2014