Ellen Taaffe
Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Organizations; Director of Women's Leadership Programs
Podcast: How Should You Present Yourself at Work?
Be yourself! No, not like that. On this (rerun) episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe and Derek D. Rucker
March 4, 2025
Podcast: Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi on Her Climb to the Top
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, Kellogg’s Ellen Taaffe interviews her mentor about success, self-belief, and supporting the next generation of leaders.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe and Indra Nooyi
January 2, 2025
Podcast: How Should You Present Yourself at Work?
Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe and Derek D. Rucker
January 17, 2024
Podcast: How Should You Present Yourself at Work?
Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe and Derek D. Rucker
January 17, 2024
Podcast: How Should You Present Yourself at Work?
Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe and Derek D. Rucker
January 17, 2024
Podcast: How Should You Present Yourself at Work?
Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back.
Researchers: Ellen Taaffe and Derek D. Rucker
January 17, 2024
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
