Leadership & Careers
September 3, 2019
Nobel Prize Winners—They’re Just Like Us!
The career paths of these elite scientists are surprisingly similar to those of their less accomplished peers.
Jichao Li, Yian Yin, Santo Fortunato and Dashun Wang
September 3, 2019
How to Get the Ear of Your CEO—And What to Say When You Have It
Every interaction with the top boss is an audition for senior leadership.
Rob Apatoff
August 8, 2019
Ready to Reenter the Workforce? Read This First.
Four suggestions for transitioning back to work after a long break.
Ellen Taaffe
August 1, 2019
Numeric Performance Reviews Can Be Biased Against Women
The ten-point scale favors men in some situations. But a simple change to the rating system can level the playing field.
Lauren Rivera and András Tilcsik
July 1, 2019
4 Steps to Becoming a More Self-Aware Leader
Here’s how to hone your emotional intelligence to benefit your team and your career.
Brenda Ellington Booth and Karen Cates
June 3, 2019
Are You Doing the Work You Were Meant to Do?
It’s never too late to forge your own path. Here are four steps.
Nicholas Pearce
May 13, 2019
Take 5: How to Kickstart a Successful Career
Young professionals, smart decisions now will open doors for you in the future.
Derek D. Rucker, Carter Cast, Sally Blount, William "Chip" Horn and Neal J. Roese
May 2, 2019
In the Hunt for Top Talent, Don’t Overlook Older Workers
A veteran recruiter shares tips on hiring this valuable, and growing, segment of the labor force.
Jeff Hyman
May 2, 2019
How Big Is the Gender Gap in Science Research Funding?
Two new studies look at who wins the prestigious grants and prizes that can make or break a scientist’s career.
Brian Uzzi, Diego FM Oliveira, Yifang Ma and Teresa Woodruff
May 1, 2019
How Introverts Can Learn to Love Networking
Four tips for turning this trait into a “networking superpower.”
Holly Raider
May 1, 2019
Worried You’re Not Saving Enough for Retirement? Here’s What You Can Do.
An economist offers suggestions for individuals and policymakers to help make retirement more secure.
Benjamin Harris
March 4, 2019
Four Ways to Influence Your Bosses without Alienating Them
Here’s how to make your manager look good and become indispensable in the process.
William "Chip" Horn
March 1, 2019
To Land Top Jobs, Women Need Different Types of Networks than Men
Simply being well-connected is not enough.
Yang Yang, Nitesh V. Chawla and Brian Uzzi
February 4, 2019
How to Feel Authentic While Building Your Personal Brand
Get beyond clichés like “adaptable” or “self-starter,” and learn to tell meaningful stories about yourself.
Suzanne Muchin
February 1, 2019
Who Gets Blamed When a Group Project Goes Wrong?
Here’s why consequences stick to some team members more than others, according to a new study of retracted academic papers.
Ginger Zhe Jin, Benjamin F. Jones, Susan Feng Lu and Brian Uzzi
January 2, 2019
Take 5: How to Take Charge of Your Professional Development
Kellogg faculty offer advice for every stage of your career.
Diane Brink, Harry M. Kraemer, Victoria Medvec, William Ocasio and Ellen Taaffe
December 6, 2018
Are Women More Ethical at the Negotiating Table? It’s Complicated.
Plus, how women are judged differently when they break the rules.
Jason R. Pierce, Leigh Thompson, Maryam Kouchaki, Laura J. Kray, Jessica Kennedy, Mary-Hunter "Mae" McDonnell and Nicole Stephens
December 4, 2018
Why Do Trainees Get Stuck with So Much Grunt Work?
There must be faster ways to get them up to speed. Yet grueling apprenticeships persist in medicine, law, and the trades.
Drew Fudenberg and Luis Rayo
November 7, 2018
Don’t Let Complacency Derail Your Career
How to hone your learning agility and take good risks.
Carter Cast
September 7, 2018
Take 5: Tips for Widening—and Improving—Your Candidate Pool
Common biases can cause companies to overlook a wealth of top talent.
Lauren Rivera, Paola Sapienza, J. Keith Murnighan, Michael J. Mazzeo, Efraim Benmelech, Carola Frydman and Nicola Persico
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