Leadership & Careers

January 17, 2024
How Will AI Reshape Our World? It’s Really Up to Us.
We need to be proactive to ensure AI supports—rather than supplants—human priorities.
Hatim Rahman

January 11, 2024
4 Tips for Managing the Succession Challenge
Generational transitions can be bumpy for family firms. They can also be an opportunity to grow.
Matthew Allen

January 2, 2024
Community Revitalization Is Hard to Get Right. Here’s How It Can Succeed.
“The basic amenities people want are pretty universal, but every community has its own priorities and ideals.”
William Towns

November 22, 2023
Take 5: The Psychology of Charitable Giving
What makes us give? Research reveals the surprising factors that shape our generosity.
Ike Silver, Maryam Kouchaki, Rima Touré-Tillery and and coauthors

November 1, 2023
The Big Trade-off at the Heart of Generative AI
Tools like ChatGPT can improve efficiency at the individual level—but could lead to large societal problems.
Francisco Castro, Jian Gao and Sébastien Martin

October 27, 2023
How Have Social Stereotypes Changed over the Last Century?
The words people associate with different social groups have shifted, but the underlying beliefs may be more stubborn.
Tessa Charlesworth, Nishanth Sanjeev, Mark L. Hatzenbuehler and Mahzarin R. Banaji

October 13, 2023
5 Steps to a Complete Meeting Overhaul
Sick of PowerPoints and rehashing the past? Here’s how to make meetings future-focused and engaging.
Sanjay Khosla

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

July 3, 2023
It’s Performance Review Time. Which Ranking System Is Best for Your Team?
A look at the benefits and downsides of two different approaches.
George Georgiadis

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

June 1, 2023
Yes, You Should Hit “Share” when You Make a Charitable Donation
Nobody wants to come across as bragging, but when donors stay mum, charities miss out. New research offers a strategy to embolden givers.
Ike Silver and Deborah A. Small

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

April 26, 2023
What Should Leaders Make of the Latest AI?
As ChatGPT flaunts its creative capabilities, two experts discuss the promise and pitfalls of our coexistence with machines.
Brian Uzzi and David Ferrucci

April 26, 2023
How to Manage a Disengaged Employee—and Get Them Excited about Work Again
Don’t give up on checked-out team members. Try these strategies instead.
Leigh Thompson

April 1, 2023
Take 5: Research-Backed Tips for Scheduling Your Day
Kellogg faculty offer ideas for working smarter and not harder.
Maryam Kouchaki, Maria Ibanez, Nicola Persico, Robert L. Bray, Jan A. Van Mieghem, Itai Gurvich and and coauthors

March 22, 2023
3 Things to Keep in Mind When Delivering Negative Feedback
First, understand the purpose of the conversation, which is trickier than it sounds.
Brooke Vuckovic

March 1, 2023
Leaders, Don’t Be Afraid to Admit Your Flaws
We prefer to work for people who can make themselves vulnerable, a new study finds. But there are limits.
Li Jiang, Leslie John, Reihane Boghrati and Maryam Kouchaki

March 1, 2023
A Novel Strategy for Fighting Discrimination on Online Platforms
Profile pictures build trust on peer-to-peer platforms—but they can also breed discrimination. Small changes to profile photos could make a difference.
Susan Athey, Dean Karlan, Emil Palikot and Yuan Yuan

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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