November 30, 2025 · View in browser

The latest research and ideas from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

The Economic Price We Pay for War

A study of armed conflict in the post–World War II era finds that no matter the outcome on the battlefield, economies suffer on all sides.

illustration of a group of people around a conference table in a war room with a downward trending graph on a screen above them.

Podcast: I Respectfully Disagree

From ketchup on hot dogs to politics, it can be hard to talk constructively about polarizing issues. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we play a game to recognize the traps we often fall into and learn how to avoid them.

illustration of man holding tin-can telephone up to ear

From The Archives

To Improve Fundraising, Give Donors a Local Connection

Research offers concrete strategies for appealing to donors who want to make an impact.

Charity appeals that frame the message around local connection tend to be more successful as a result of the proximity effect

From The Archives

5 Steps to a Complete Meeting Overhaul

Sick of PowerPoints and rehashing the past? Here’s how to make meetings future-focused and engaging.

boss pulls plug on employee presentation

Miss our recent webinar with Professors Matt Groh, Julio Ottino, and Brian Uzzi? You can watch The Insightful Leader Live: The Smart AI Adoption Playbook now at Kellogg Insight.