Leadership & Careers

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

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
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

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

December 13, 2022
Twitter Is “Running A Musk”
Elon Musk has built several visionary businesses. But after a month with Musk in command, Twitter is in trouble with users, advertisers, and the government.
Brian Uzzi

November 30, 2022
Your Team Doesn’t Need You to Be the Hero
Too many leaders instinctively try to fix a crisis themselves. A U.S. Army colonel explains how to curb this tendency in yourself and allow your teams to flourish.
Fredric Maddox

October 26, 2022
Leadership Lessons from Liz Truss’s Downfall
While her economic policy clearly doomed her, she also failed as a leader.
Harry M. Kraemer

September 6, 2022
One Nation, Too Divided?
Political sectarianism is rampant in the U.S. Three experts discuss whether we can remain united.
Eli J. Finkel, Cynthia S. Wang and James Druckman

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

March 6, 2022
3 DEI Leadership Lessons from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
Studying Biden’s nomination process can help leaders “better connect their creeds and their deeds.”
Nicholas Pearce

November 1, 2021
3 Skills New Managers Need to Succeed
To start, recognize that entire teams—and not just individuals—require clear feedback.
Stephen Dale King

October 15, 2021
Leading Is Tough Right Now. But You’ve Got This.
It’s not about changing your style—you’ll just need to kick things up a notch.
Harry M. Kraemer

August 2, 2021
How One Startup Is Approaching Its Return to the Office
Employees have moved out of state. Job responsibilities have changed. Bringing teams back will be complicated.
Andee Harris
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