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Articles
December 11, 2024
Podcast: How to Get Delegation Right, Part 1 of 3
It’s a tricky skill to master. On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” a Kellogg professor and executive coach says it begins with assessing your team members and playing to their strengths.
Brenda Ellington Booth
December 12, 2024
Podcast: How to Get Delegation Right, Part 2 of 3
On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” our conversation continues with a discussion of which tasks and functions to delegate—and which to keep.
Brenda Ellington Booth
December 12, 2024
Podcast: How to Get Delegation Right, Part 3 of 3
On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” we finish our conversation by getting real about the emotional stakes that make delegating hard.
Brenda Ellington Booth
January 1, 2025
Scientists Don’t Want to Get Scooped—and It’s Hurting Science
Researchers are rewarded for being the first to discover and publish new findings. But the incentives can come at a cost.
Ryan Hill and Carolyn Stein
January 1, 2025
How a Weak Sense of Self Encourages Bad Behavior
“When people don’t know who they are, they think their moral actions don’t really reflect who they are.”
Jane Jiaqian Wang and Rima Touré-Tillery
January 1, 2025
What Drives Corporate Activism?
When companies take a public stance on contentious social issues, the impetus often comes from within.
Anna McKean and Brayden King
January 2, 2025
Podcast: Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi on Her Climb to the Top
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, Kellogg’s Ellen Taaffe interviews her mentor about success, self-belief, and supporting the next generation of leaders.
Ellen Taaffe and Indra Nooyi
January 7, 2025
China’s Economy Has Not Peaked
Chinese policymakers should allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.
Nancy Qian
January 13, 2025
The Cold, Cold History of Political Conflict
Sustained temperature shifts during the “Little Ice Age” led to wars, mass migration, and instability. What does this mean for our current moment?
Murat Iyigun, Joris Mueller and Nancy Qian
January 16, 2025
Podcast: You Have an Idea for a New AI Tool. Now What?
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: two researchers offer tips on how to get AI development right.
Hatim Rahman and Elizabeth Gerber
January 16, 2025
For Girls, Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship Can Be a Game-Changer
Being surrounded by entrepreneurs at a critical age can shape girls’ educational and career trajectories.
Mikkel Mertz, Maddalena Ronchi and Viola Salvestrini
January 21, 2025
3 Questions to Ask Before Launching a New AI Tool
Like any other new technology, AI should be vetted through a strong product-development cycle.
Hatim Rahman and Elizabeth Gerber
January 23, 2025
Handling Worry, Fear, Anxiety, Pressure, and Stress
No matter the situation, you will need to focus on doing the right thing. Here’s how.
Harry M. Kraemer
February 1, 2025
5 Tips for Finding the Right Angels
Not all investors are created equal. Entrepreneurs should look for ones who share their vision.
Jeffrey Eschbach
February 1, 2025
How “Artifacts” Can Help a Family Business Define Its Legacy
From a framed dollar bill to an inspiring story, artifacts can transmit a company’s values across generations.
Matthew Allen
February 1, 2025
When Distributing Aid, Consider Whether It Will Be Seen as a Handout or a Helping Hand
In-kind donations are often more welcome than cash, new research finds.
Samantha Kassirer, Ata Jami and Maryam Kouchaki
February 1, 2025
When Businesses Square Off with “Superstar” Competitors
A corporate behemoth like Apple or Amazon entering a new market is generally bad news for other firms in the space. But not always.
Stephanie Cheng, Dushyantkumar Vyas, Regina Wittenberg Moerman and Wuyang Zhao
February 1, 2025
Customers Will Pay More for Products That Feature Diversity in Ads
When an ad features people of different ages, races, genders, or nationalities, consumers believe the brand offers greater variety and is more creative.
Uzma Khan, Saetbyeol Kim, Suwon Choi and Aparna Labroo
February 1, 2025
What Happens to Communication When Part of a Team Is Relocated?
As one cancer center expanded, relocation of some clinicians led to fewer in-person interactions for all.
Jillian Chown and and coauthors
February 1, 2025
What Population Trends in Lisbon Tell Us about the Future of Global Cities
What Population Trends in Lisbon Tell Us about the
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