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May 4, 2020
This Isn’t Their First Crisis: Many Family Businesses Are Uniquely Prepared for the Looming Recession
Even so, one of their core strengths could become a liability.
Jennifer Pendergast

April 7, 2020
How Infectious-Disease Testing Can Improve Employee Performance
A new study on malaria prevention shows that employees who know their health status become more productive at work.
Oladele Akogun, Andrew Dillon, Jed Friedman, Ashesh Prasann and Pieter Serneels

March 11, 2020
Podcast: Is Management Training Worth It?
And which managers stand to benefit most? Find out on this episode of The Insightful Leader.
Nicola Bianchi

March 2, 2020
Is Your Company’s Code of Conduct Encouraging … Misconduct?
Using words like “we” and “us” can signal to employees that they won’t be severely punished.
Maryam Kouchaki, Francesca Gino and Yuval Feldman

March 2, 2020
Yes, Investors Care About Gender Diversity
By recruiting more women, tech and finance companies stand to add millions to their stock value.
David Daniels, Jennifer Dannals, Thomas Lys and Margaret A. Neale

March 2, 2020
Is Your Company Culture on Autopilot?
Three tips for guiding your business through rapid growth.
Michael Xenakis

February 10, 2020
Why Anger Gets in the Way of Employee Activism
Moral outrage can be a powerful recruiting tool for social causes. But a different tactic is needed to motivate insiders.
Katherine A. DeCelles, Scott Sonenshein and Brayden King

February 6, 2020
Are You Giving All of Your Employees an Equal Chance to Succeed?
Make sure your organization is truly inclusive by following these three steps.
Nicole Stephens

February 3, 2020
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.
Francesca Cornelli, Elena Simintzi and Vikrant Vig

February 3, 2020
Do Manager Training Programs Boost Companies’ Productivity?
The answer has been surprisingly elusive. A new study tackles the question, and highlights the outsized value of HR training.
Nicola Bianchi and Michela Giorcelli

January 3, 2020
The Psychology Behind Conflict—and When It Can Be Harnessed for Good
A conversation about the role conflict plays in organizations and communities.
Brian Uzzi, Nour Kteily and Cynthia S. Wang

January 2, 2020
Your Work Friends and Enemies Are Affecting Your Performance
A look at social triangles among day traders shows that profits increased under certain combinations of friend and foe.
Omid Askarisichani, Jacqueline Ng Lane, Francesco Bullo, Noah E. Friedkin, Ambuj K. Singh and Brian Uzzi

December 9, 2019
How One Colorado Tech Firm Is Helping to Shape the Cannabis Industry
The key has been serving growers and retailers—as well as regulators.
Nicola Persico and Jessica Billingsley

December 4, 2019
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.
Adam Waytz

December 2, 2019
Why Your Next Brainstorm Should Begin with an Embarrassing Story
This counterintuitive exercise can spark creativity.
Elizabeth Wilson, Leigh Thompson and Brian Lucas

November 6, 2019
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.
Leigh Thompson

November 4, 2019
Why You Should Skip the Easy Wins and Tackle the Hard Task First
New research shows that you and your organization lose out when you procrastinate on the difficult stuff.
KC Diwas, Bradley Staats R. Staats, Maryam Kouchaki and Francesca Gino

November 1, 2019
How Business Leaders Can Prepare for a Cyberattack
The former head of U.S. Cyber Command explains why any company can be a target.
Sandeep Baliga and Michael Rogers

November 1, 2019
In an Era of Easy Outrage, When Should Brands Take a Stand?
A Kellogg professor explains how companies can navigate boycotts while staying connected with customers.
Brayden King
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