Video: It’s Okay to Be Vulnerable
From negotiations to PR crises, transparency may make you feel uncomfortable. But it can earn trust.
Leadership
How to Help Prevent the Powerful from Abusing Their Privilege
High expectations for ethical behavior can keep powerful people in line.
Leadership
How to Be a Good Boss: Start by Understanding Why You Want to Lead
Research explores the pros and cons of two distinct leadership styles.
Economics
Disposable Income Is Rising in Africa. What Happens Next?
A Q&A about growth trends in African markets.
What Does It Take to Foster a “Culture of Responsibility” like the U.S. Army’s?
An inside look at why soldiers line up to take the blame.
Strategy
Video: Let Virtue Build Your Bottom Line
Trustworthiness pays off, especially in the midst of uncertainty.
Careers
4 Tips to Gain Influence in Your Organization
You have more power than you think—here’s how to harness it.
Marketing
Understanding Power Dynamics Will Make You More Persuasive
How powerful you feel affects the messages you convey—and the ones you want to hear.
Strategy
A Clever Strategy to Combat Free Riding
In any collaboration, the temptation to slack off is strong.
Innovation
Companies Brag about Being Innovative. Should They?
Certain circumstances make customers wary of innovative brands.
We Remember Our Coworkers’ Misdeeds, but What about Our Own?
“Unethical amnesia” helps preserve our positive self-image.
Policy
How Much Do Brokerage Firms Benefit from Political Connections?
Politicians can’t trade on insider information—but the firms they talk to can.
Data Analytics
Podcast: Did That Online Sneaker Ad Entice You to Buy? It’s Hard for Marketers to Tell.
Many measurement techniques are flawed. Kellogg and Facebook researchers share what can be done.
Marketing
Can Neuroscience Make Your Message Stickier?
A cutting edge technique pinpoints how our brains react to fear appeals in marketing.
Entrepreneurship
How to Make Your Startup Tech-Savvy
No matter the industry, it is important for entrepreneurs to be able to talk tech.
Strategy
Why Income Inequality among White Collar Workers Is Growing
Top earners benefit most from “knowledge hierarchies” in organizations.
Finance & Accounting
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 11: Which Bankruptcy System Is Better?
In certain markets, forcing companies to liquidate could cause offices and factories to sit empty.
Leadership
Podcast: Tips for Managing Conflict at Work
From cross-cultural conflict to annoying coworkers, there are ways to deftly diffuse tension on teams.
Operations
Can Going Big on Eco-friendly Practices Really Pay Off?
The case for doing even more than swapping out lightbulbs.
5 Strategies for Leading a High-Impact Team
Why “teams are not cocktail parties,” and other words of wisdom.