Operations
Podcast: The (Surprisingly Muddy) Case for Transparency
Economists prize sharing information. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we ask if that’s always the right move.
Careers
Take 5: The Upside of Failure
A look at the surprising benefits of striking out, and how to make the most of your mistakes.
Strategy
How to Design Financial Incentives in Professions That Are Highly Territorial
A study of doctors shows that the best incentive schemes harness a desire to expand and protect professional turf.
Organizations
Why Companies Shouldn’t Necessarily Fear Higher Employee Turnover
In private equity, team stability has long been prized. But new research shows that higher turnover leads to better performance.
Leadership
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.
Leadership
Podcast: Do Bosses Who Trust Their Employees Deliver More Innovation?
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, learn when you should—and shouldn’t—give your team room to fail.
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Podcast Careers
Podcast: When Teams Mess Up, Who Takes the Fall?
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: how to make sure you’re not blaming the wrong person.
Podcast Organizations
Podcast: How You Should Divvy Up Work between People and Machines
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: strategies for building a happier, more productive workplace.
Social Impact
Which Charity Will Do the Most Good with Your Donation? This Simple Tool Can Tell You.
Step one: choose a cause you care about. Step two: find out who’s having the most impact per dollar. Step three: donate with confidence.
Careers
Podcast: Be Bold and Get What You Want
Done playing it safe? On this episode of The Insightful Leader, a three-time CEO offers advice on how to make difficult requests.
Leadership
Building Great Teams
Assembling and managing successful teams is a core leadership skill, whether you are convening a temporary task force, managing a full department, or running a school fundraiser.
Leadership
Podcast: Can a Little Embarrassment Make Your Team More Creative?
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: new research suggests an unusual icebreaker to try at your next brainstorming session.
Careers
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.
Leadership
How Business Leaders Can Prepare for a Cyberattack
The former head of U.S. Cyber Command explains why any company can be a target.
Careers
Take 5: The Case for Being More Authentic at Work
When done thoughtfully, authenticity can make for more confident, ethical leaders. Here’s how to ensure you’re being your true self.
Careers
Early Career Failures Can Make You Stronger in the Long Run
A study of young scientists who were denied grants provides a striking example of why you should never give up.
Careers
Take 5: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Military
Army colonels share advice on recruiting millennials, managing up, and keeping the broader mission in mind.
Careers
Early Career Failures Can Make You Stronger in the Long Run
A study of young scientists who were denied grants provides a striking example of why you should never give up.
Careers
Take 5: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Military
Army colonels share advice on recruiting millennials, managing up, and keeping the broader mission in mind.
Economics
Daughters’ Math Scores Suffer When They Grow Up in a Family That’s Biased Towards Sons
Parents, your children are taking their cues about gender roles from you.
Careers
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.
Social Impact
How to Create a Diverse Board of Directors and Empower It to Thrive
Two experts share tips on expanding your candidate pool and ensuring that new members are heard.
Careers
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.
Careers
Ready to Reenter the Workforce? Read This First.
Four suggestions for transitioning back to work after a long break.
Leadership
Need to Make a Critical Decision? Here’s How to Ensure You Have the Right Intel.
A former Army colonel shares four steps leaders can take to get the information they need when they need it.
Organizations
What Makes a Corporate Board Member Most Influential?
New research explores what it takes for directors to drive big-picture strategic change at a company.
Organizations
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.
Leadership
How to Establish Yourself as an Interim Leader
Kathleen Hagerty reflects back on her year as interim dean of the Kellogg School.
Strategy
Take 5: How to Increase Your Office’s Productivity
Research-backed tips for improving workflows and discouraging slacking.
Innovation
AI and the Social Sciences Used to Talk More. Now They’ve Drifted Apart.
Research shows that the gap between these disciplines is growing, which could make it harder to address social and ethical problems.
Leadership
4 Steps to Becoming a More Self-Aware Leader
Here’s how to hone your emotional intelligence to benefit your team and your career.
Organizations
Most Employees Retaliate If They’re Slighted at Work
Here’s how managers can break the cycle of office conflict.
Leadership
For Teams, What Matters More: Raw Talent or a History of Success Together?
A study of professional sports teams suggests that one factor is clearly more important, but the best teams combine them both.
Organizations
Could Bringing Your “Whole Self” to Work Curb Unethical Behavior?
Organizations would be wise to help employees avoid compartmentalizing their personal and professional identities.
Careers
Are You Doing the Work You Were Meant to Do?
It’s never too late to forge your own path. Here are four steps.
Careers
Take 5: How to Kickstart a Successful Career
Young professionals, smart decisions now will open doors for you in the future.