Leadership & Careers

April 1, 2025
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.
Harry M. Kraemer

March 28, 2025
The Case for Muting the Boss
When discussing business strategy, leaders should leave room for new voices, who could spur the next big idea.
Sanjay Khosla

February 6, 2025
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.
Harry M. Kraemer

February 1, 2025
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.
Samantha Kassirer, Ata Jami and Maryam Kouchaki

February 1, 2025
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.
Matthew Allen

January 23, 2025
Handling Worry, Fear, Anxiety, Pressure, and Stress
No matter the situation, you will need to focus on doing the right thing. Here’s how.
Harry M. Kraemer

January 16, 2025
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.
Mikkel Mertz, Maddalena Ronchi and Viola Salvestrini

December 9, 2024
How New CEOs Can Start Off on the Right Foot with Their Board
Building a constructive relationship requires setting expectations, communicating clearly, and holding each other accountable
Harry M. Kraemer

November 5, 2024
Forget Retirement. Think “Rewirement.”
A former CEO of AT&T Business offers tips for jumpstarting your next career phase.
Anne Chow

October 30, 2024
Take 5: Doing Business in a Warming Climate
What should leaders understand about sustainability? A collection of the latest research and ideas from Kellogg faculty.
Jacopo Ponticelli, Aaron Yoon, Brayden King, Adam Waytz and Meghan Busse

October 8, 2024
The Perfect Purpose Statement Is Inspiring … and Credible
In an excerpt from her new book, Lead Bigger, former AT&T Business CEO Anne Chow explains the power of defining your company’s “why.”
Anne Chow

June 1, 2024
The Stereotypes Lurking in Our Language
A new tool can shed light on intersectional biases—and how they may change over time.
Tessa Charlesworth, Mahzarin R. Banaji and Kshitish Gate

May 2, 2024
An Illustrated Guide to Succeeding Where So Many Leaders Fail
Failure happens. What can we learn from it?
Sanjay Khosla

May 1, 2024
How the Inequality Around Us Shapes Our Perceptions of Morality
Lie, cheat, steal … no big deal? When we feel like we’re not in control of our lives, it’s easier to accept unethical behavior.
Christopher To, Dylan Wiwad and Maryam Kouchaki

May 1, 2024
Are Your Individual Contributors Feeling Isolated?
A lot of employees could benefit from a structured “lab” setting to inspire meaningful collaboration.
Florian Zettelmeyer

April 19, 2024
Leaders, Do You Have a “Climate Capable” Mindset?
“We are going to have to be as transformative as the Industrial Revolution, but we have thirty years to do it rather than 150.”
Meghan Busse

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

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

February 1, 2024
Want to Connect with Your Audience? Stop Trying to Impress Them
Good ideas and technical expertise alone won’t cut it. An expert offers four tips on giving a great presentation.
Michael Foley

January 30, 2024
What’s Behind the Rush to Join an Internet Pile-on?
A new study investigates the reputational rewards of publicly condemning others before getting the whole story.
Jillian J. Jordan and Nour Kteily
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