Organizations
Why That “Follow-Back” on Social Media Is Not Guaranteed
Regardless of their political ideology, people are less likely to follow back users from certain racial groups.
Researchers: Krishnan Nair, Mohsen Mosleh and Maryam Kouchaki
April 1, 2025
Strategy
How America’s News Diet Went from Local to National
While many view the internet as the death knell of local print journalism, the unraveling started decades earlier—with the rise of television.
Researchers: Charles Angelucci, Julia Cagé and Michael Sinkinson
April 1, 2025
Finance & Accounting
The Ripple Effect of an Uneven Credit Market
From freelancers to independent contractors, people who rely on temporary work are less likely to get loans and achieve life milestones.
Researchers: David A. Matsa, Brian Melzer and Michał Zator
April 1, 2025
Leadership
How First-Time Managers Can Make the Successful Jump to Leadership
A former Fortune 500 CEO offers advice on arguably the most difficult career transition in business.
Researchers: Harry M. Kraemer
April 1, 2025
Leadership
The Case for Muting the Boss
When discussing business strategy, leaders should leave room for new voices, who could spur the next big idea.
Researchers: Sanjay Khosla
March 28, 2025
Entrepreneurship
Build a Successful B2B Business by First Engaging Consumers
Take the backroad to a B2B business model by stimulating demand from the bottom up.
Researchers: David Schonthal
March 28, 2025
Leadership
Podcast: What Rom-coms Can Teach Business Leaders
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we’ll discuss how these movies can help us navigate conflict and tackle power dynamics.
Researchers: Eli J. Finkel
March 17, 2025
Careers
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
Finance & Accounting
Why Small Firms Take a Pass on Profitable Opportunities
And how they can be encouraged to buy in.
Researchers: Paul Gertler, Sean Higgins, Ulrike Malmendier and Waldo Ojeda
March 4, 2025
Marketing
Does Satire Soften the Blow of Criticism?
Quite the opposite, in fact, even if it comes in the form of humorous memes, videos, or headlines.
Researchers: Hooria Jazaieri and Derek D. Rucker
March 1, 2025
Organizations
How to Encourage Authenticity at Work
The right conditions can help people, particularly those from marginalized groups, feel more comfortable with expressing their true selves.
Researchers: Cynthia S. Wang and and coauthors
March 1, 2025
Policy
Investors Are Gobbling Up Smaller Medical Practices. Should Regulators Be Concerned?
These under-the-radar transactions have driven up the price of anesthesia by about 30 percent.
Researchers: Aslihan Asil, Paulo Ramos, Amanda Starc and Thomas G. Wollmann
March 1, 2025
Organizations
5 Ways Business Leaders Can Address Implicit Bias
“Inclusive leadership is actually an intrinsic goal that most people have, regardless of their politics.”
Researchers: Tessa Charlesworth
March 1, 2025
Finance & Accounting
2 New Indices to Measure Stock Market Volatility
Unlike the VIX, these indices—SPOTVOL and LTV—distinguish between day-to-day volatility and investor fears of a “black swan” event.
Researchers: Torben Andersen, Chun He and Viktor Todorov
March 1, 2025
Economics
Trump’s Trade War Is about More Than Trade
Winning its trade war with China would help the U.S. negotiate better trade terms, but American consumers and businesses could pay a heavy price.
Researchers: Nancy Qian
February 17, 2025
Leadership
How Relatability Promotes Mental Health for Your Team
Leaders need to model a healthy mindset to better contribute to the well-being of their teams.
Researchers: Harry M. Kraemer
February 6, 2025
Careers
Podcast: Avoiding the Likability Trap at Work
Plus: insecure employees and a flagging culture. On this (rerun) episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” a conversation with Professor Harry Kraemer.
Researchers: Harry M. Kraemer
February 4, 2025
Organizations
What Happens to Communication When Part of a Team Is Relocated?
As one cancer center expanded, relocation of some clinicians led to fewer in-person interactions for all.
Researchers: Jillian Chown and and coauthors
February 1, 2025
Marketing
Customers Will Pay More for Products That Feature Diversity in Ads
When an ad features people of different ages, races, genders, or nationalities, consumers believe the brand offers greater variety and is more creative.
Researchers: Uzma Khan, Saetbyeol Kim, Suwon Choi and Aparna Labroo
February 1, 2025
Finance & Accounting
When Businesses Square Off with “Superstar” Competitors
A corporate behemoth like Apple or Amazon entering a new market is generally bad news for other firms in the space. But not always.
Researchers: Stephanie Cheng, Dushyantkumar Vyas, Regina Wittenberg Moerman and Wuyang Zhao
February 1, 2025
