Edward (Ned) Smith
Associate Professor of Management & Organizations (2013-2021); Associate Professor of Sociology, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences (Courtesy)
Take 5: Learn to Love Networking (or at Least Tolerate It)
A look at the social and psychological factors that can make networking uncomfortable and how to overcome them.
Researchers: Maryam Kouchaki, Edward (Ned) Smith, Leigh Thompson, Brian Uzzi and and coauthors
July 29, 2022
Why Are Some People More Reluctant to Network Than Others?
The key seems to be how people perceive their own success and professional value.
Researchers: Jiyin Cao and Edward (Ned) Smith
October 1, 2021
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