Ellen Taaffe
Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Organizations; Director of Women's Leadership Programs
Do You Overprepare? Here Are 4 Ways to Curb This Perfectionist Tendency.
Women are particularly susceptible to the overpreparation trap, argues Ellen Taaffe in this excerpt from her new book, The Mirrored Door.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
June 1, 2023
3 Tips for Reinventing Your Career After a Layoff
It’s crucial to reassess what you want to be doing instead of jumping at the first opportunity.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
January 3, 2023
Take 5: Learn to Love Networking (or at Least Tolerate It)
First, you got to nail the basics.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe, Craig Wortmann, Edward (Ned) Smith, Leigh Thompson, Brian Uzzi and and coauthors
July 29, 2022
Mulling a Career Pivot? 3 Things to Consider
Knowing your own motivations can help you successfully transition to a new role or industry.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
December 1, 2021
Podcast: The Art of Giving Good Feedback
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: how to talk so that your team (and boss) will listen.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
November 8, 2021
3 Tips for Conquering Self-Doubt at Work
High achievers often worry they aren’t qualified to weigh in. Here’s how to get past those self-sabotaging thoughts.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
August 21, 2020
Podcast: How to Give Feedback That’s Actually Helpful
Forget the “feedback sandwich.” On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we’ll tell you how to up your game.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
January 30, 2020
Take 5: How to Be Prepared for Important Career Moments
Expert advice on getting ready to network, negotiate, or make your case to the CEO.
Researchers: Timothy Calkins, Craig Wortmann, Victoria Medvec, Rob Apatoff and Ellen Taaffe
November 4, 2019
Ready to Reenter the Workforce? Read This First.
Four suggestions for transitioning back to work after a long break.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
August 8, 2019
How to Make Inclusivity More Than Just an Office Buzzword
Tips for turning good intentions into actions.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
January 4, 2019
Take 5: How to Take Charge of Your Professional Development
Kellogg faculty offer advice for every stage of your career.
Researchers: Diane Brink, Harry M. Kraemer, Victoria Medvec, William Ocasio and Ellen Taaffe
January 2, 2019
Podcast: Our Most Popular Advice on Improving Relationships with Colleagues
Coworkers can make us crazy. Here’s how to handle tough situations.
Researchers: Eli J. Finkel, Ellen Taaffe and Jeanne M. Brett
June 11, 2018
You’ve Climbed the Corporate Ladder. What’s Next?
How to create a meaningful “second act” for your career.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe
April 3, 2018
Podcast: Give Better Feedback
An expert on marriage and a former executive offer advice on giving and receiving constructive criticism.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe and Eli J. Finkel
November 9, 2017