Leadership & Careers
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April 15, 2024
The Path to the Boardroom Can Be Opaque. Here’s a Roadmap.
An expert offers 6 tips for becoming board-ready.
Victoria Medvec
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February 1, 2024
Are Whistleblowers Seen as Heroes or Snitches? It Depends.
Reporting workplace misconduct often requires choosing between morality and loyalty. New research explores how that trade-off is viewed by others.
Zachariah Berry, Ike Silver and Alex Shaw
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August 10, 2023
Take 5: Not So Fast!
A little patience can lead to better ideas, stronger organizations, and more-ethical conduct at work.
Swaminathan Sridharan, Daniel Barron, Michael Powell, Loran Nordgren and Benjamin F. Jones
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June 1, 2023
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.
Ellen Taaffe
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June 1, 2023
5 Tips for Growing as a Leader without Burning Yourself Out
A leadership coach and former CEO on how to take a holistic approach to your career.
Sanjay Khosla
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February 17, 2023
Don’t Panic! Tools for Dialing Down Workplace Stress
Beyond taking a personal toll, stress can reduce productivity. Here’s what managers can do.
Carter Cast
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January 3, 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.
Ellen Taaffe
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September 1, 2022
Could Your Political Views Stymie Your Career?
From being hired to getting a promotion, new research shows you may be penalized for disagreeing politically with the boss.
Emanuele Colonnelli, Valdemar Pinho Neto and Edoardo Teso
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July 29, 2022
Take 5: Learn to Love Networking (or at Least Tolerate It)
First, you got to nail the basics.
Ellen Taaffe, Craig Wortmann, Edward (Ned) Smith, Leigh Thompson, Brian Uzzi and and coauthors
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July 1, 2022
What to Consider Before Taking a Job at a Family-Owned Business
Working for a family firm can be rewarding, but you should do your homework first to make sure it’s the right place for you.
Jennifer Pendergast
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June 10, 2022
How to Craft a Fulfilling Career
Practical tips for aligning your values with your work.
Carter Cast
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April 14, 2022
Take 5: How to Be a Better Mentor
Be sure your mentee “owns” the relationship—and don’t shy away from tough conversations.
Bernard Banks, Diane Brink, Carter Cast and Brian Uzzi
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December 1, 2021
Mulling a Career Pivot? 3 Things to Consider
Knowing your own motivations can help you successfully transition to a new role or industry.
Ellen Taaffe
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October 25, 2021
Take 5: How to Become an Expert in Something New
Turns out, there’s a “special sauce” that can help you get there. But expertise can also come with a curse.
Jan A. Van Mieghem, Brian Uzzi, Luis Rayo, Lu Liu, Jillian Chown, Dashun Wang, Matthew D. Rocklage, Derek D. Rucker, Loran Nordgren and Steven Franconeri
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October 4, 2021
What Triggers a Career Hot Streak?
New research reveals a recipe for success.
Lu Liu, Nima Dehmamy, Jillian Chown, C. Lee Giles and Dashun Wang
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October 1, 2021
Why Are Some People More Reluctant to Network Than Others?
The key seems to be how people perceive their own success and professional value.
Jiyin Cao and Edward (Ned) Smith
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August 19, 2021
Now’s the Time to Negotiate for the Job—or Salary or Flexibility—You Want
Tips from an expert negotiator on how to ask without fear.
Victoria Medvec
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July 9, 2021
Discovering Purpose in the Pandemic
A Kellogg professor and pastor explains how to avoid being handcuffed to the habits of yesteryear.
Nicholas Pearce
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March 3, 2021
Conservatives and Liberals Differ in How Aggressively They Recruit Women for Leadership Roles
But companies take note: a new study offers a simple intervention to curb gender bias early in the hiring process.
Burak Oc, Ekaterina Netchaeva and Maryam Kouchaki
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December 23, 2020
“Know What People Say About You in the Company.”
Former DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman shares her advice on establishing credibility—in a crisis, and throughout your career.
Ellen Kullman and Jörg L. Spenkuch
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