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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

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

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

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

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

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

Organizations

When Distributing Aid, Consider Whether It Will Be Seen as a Handout or a Helping Hand

In-kind donations are often more welcome than cash, new research finds.

Researchers: Samantha Kassirer, Ata Jami and Maryam Kouchaki

Leadership

How “Artifacts” Can Help a Family Business Define Its Legacy

From a framed dollar bill to an inspiring story, artifacts can transmit a company’s values across generations.

Researchers: Matthew Allen

Entrepreneurship

5 Tips for Finding the Right Angels

Not all investors are created equal. Entrepreneurs should look for ones who share their vision.

Researchers: Jeffrey Eschbach

Leadership

Handling Worry, Fear, Anxiety, Pressure, and Stress

No matter the situation, you will need to focus on doing the right thing. Here’s how.

Researchers: Harry M. Kraemer

Organizations

3 Questions to Ask Before Launching a New AI Tool

Like any other new technology, AI should be vetted through a strong product-development cycle.

Researchers: Hatim Rahman and Elizabeth Gerber

Entrepreneurship

For Girls, Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship Can Be a Game-Changer

Being surrounded by entrepreneurs at a critical age can shape girls’ educational and career trajectories.

Researchers: Mikkel Mertz, Maddalena Ronchi and Viola Salvestrini

Organizations

Podcast: You Have an Idea for a New AI Tool. Now What?

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: two researchers offer tips on how to get AI development right.

Researchers: Hatim Rahman and Elizabeth Gerber

Economics

The Cold, Cold History of Political Conflict

Sustained temperature shifts during the “Little Ice Age” led to wars, mass migration, and instability. What does this mean for our current moment?

Researchers: Murat Iyigun, Joris Mueller and Nancy Qian

Economics

China’s Economy Has Not Peaked

Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.

Researchers: Nancy Qian

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

Organizations

What Drives Corporate Activism?

When companies take a public stance on contentious social issues, the impetus often comes from within.

Researchers: Anna McKean and Brayden King

Marketing

How a Weak Sense of Self Encourages Bad Behavior

“When people don’t know who they are, they think their moral actions don’t really reflect who they are.”

Researchers: Jane Jiaqian Wang and Rima Touré-Tillery

Strategy

Scientists Don’t Want to Get Scooped—and It’s Hurting Science

Researchers are rewarded for being the first to discover and publish new findings. But the incentives can come at a cost.

Researchers: Ryan Hill and Carolyn Stein

Leadership

Podcast: How to Get Delegation Right, Part 3 of 3

On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” we finish our conversation by getting real about the emotional stakes that make delegating hard.

Researchers: Brenda Ellington Booth