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February 11, 2026
Can AI Help Humans with Empathy?
Large language models are surprisingly good at recognizing empathic communication—and can teach people how to better connect with others.
Aakriti Kumar, Matthew Groh and and coauthors
February 10, 2026
Take 5: We Can Work It Out
Office disputes can be stressful and disruptive. Kellogg faculty offer strategies that can help.
Jeanne M. Brett, Cynthia S. Wang, Maryam Kouchaki, Niko Matouschek, Brian Uzzi and Noshir Contractor
January 22, 2026
To Grow, Businesses Should Look to Family Firms for Inspiration
Family-run companies find success by taking a long-term view and staying nimble in uncertain economic times.
Matthew Allen
January 14, 2026
Beware AI’s Very Human Biases
Two experts discuss what you need to know about the technology’s limitations and how to avoid unforeseen consequences.
Tessa Charlesworth and William Brady
December 1, 2025
Take 5: Ways to Kindle Workplace Creativity
From brainstorming a little longer to incentivizing risk, these ideas can help your organization think differently.
Jacob D. Teeny, Leigh Thompson, Florian Zettelmeyer, Loran Nordgren, Jeroen Swinkels and and coauthors
December 1, 2025
Houston, We Have a Solution
Kellogg researchers reveal a set of best practices—based on simulated missions to Mars—to keep teams working together effectively.
Noshir Contractor and Leslie DeChurch
November 4, 2025
What Does It Mean to Be Rational?
It’s more than just being logical and analytical, research shows. But misperceptions can affect how people are treated and how much they are paid.
Charles Dorison and Tessa Charlesworth
October 17, 2025
Agree to Disagree? 5 Tips to Cool Down a Heated Argument.
A new game helps people find common ground on divisive issues. But you don’t need to play to practice its principles.
Steven Franconeri
October 1, 2025
Does Your Company Need a Chief AI Officer?
It’s the hot new C-suite role, but not every business needs the same strategy.
Birju Shah
September 2, 2025
Succession Is the Top Responsibility of a Board—Yet Many Avoid It
Boards need to view potential CEO successors as a priority and offer them opportunities for substantial board interaction.
Harry M. Kraemer
September 1, 2025
Why Big Problems Can Feel Small
When people hear a problem is widespread, they are less likely to consider it serious—and less inclined to act.
Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, Troncoso Peres Luiza Tanoue and Ayelet Fishbach
August 20, 2025
To Align Purpose and Profit, Company Culture Matters
An Italian energy firm’s climate campaign illustrates how to tackle social problems without sacrificing the bottom line.
Brayden King, Marco Clemente and Amy Klopfenstein
August 1, 2025
5 Questions to Consider When Deciding Whether to Start a Family Office
Ask better questions to understand the purpose, costs, structures, and your family’s alignment.
Matthew Allen
July 24, 2025
Is Tenure a Golden Age for Research?
A large study finds that there’s a trade-off. While tenured researchers may publish less, they often come up with more novel ideas.
Giorgio Tripodi, Benjamin F. Jones, Dashun Wang and and coauthors
July 18, 2025
How Peace Can Be Good for Business
Expanding ESG strategies to include conflict reduction can benefit both companies and the regions in which they operate.
Cynthia S. Wang
July 15, 2025
Take 5: Making Communication Work … at Work
Embrace vulnerability, know when to keep silent, and other strategies from Kellogg faculty.
Niko Matouschek, Michael Powell, Bryony Reich, Eli J. Finkel, Jillian Chown, Craig Wortmann, Sanjay Khosla and and coauthors
July 14, 2025
Does an Athletic Past Give Job Applicants a Lift?
The competitive edge athletes get in the job market may come at the expense of candidates with other life experiences.
Lauren Rivera and Lisa M. B. Sølvberg
June 25, 2025
Slowing AI’s Domino Effect on Workplace Inequality
Choices we make during model design and implementation can ease AI’s downstream damage—and amplify its benefits.
Arvind Karunakaran, Sarah Lebovitz, Devesh Narayanan and Hatim Rahman
June 10, 2025
Nepotism Can Be a Good Thing in Family Business—If You Get These 4 Things Right
Here’s a cautious promotion of strategic nepotism in the family business.
Matthew Allen
June 1, 2025
The Upside of Recruiting Your Rivals
Teams that acquire players from their competitors gain an advantage that goes beyond pure skill.
Satyam Mukherjee, Yun Huang, Brian Uzzi and Noshir Contractor
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