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The outcomes of different choices are connected, and understanding those connections can transform how we search for the right job, the right market, or the right strategy.
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Shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.
You have to have a level of empathy, especially at a leadership level, to show people that you care.
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Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations.
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October 02, 2012
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Bruce Nevins: Want to Keep the Fizz in Your Business? Eau, Yes.
The man who brought Perrier to America on how to create and expand consumer product categories.
September 28, 2012
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Putting the Customer First
Hayagreeva Rao explains why innovation is about more than just new technology.
September 27, 2012
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Researchers: How Much Difference Does a Boss Make?
A new study finds that good middle managers add to workplace productivity.
September 20, 2012
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Hire Missionaries, Not Mercenaries
James Gutierrez, MBA '05, discusses how he built Progreso Financiero, where he gets his best ideas, and the best advice he's ever received.
September 14, 2012
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Chip Conley: The Power of “Noble Experiments”
The founder of Joie de Vivre Hotels, discusses leadership, his bad first job, and the best business book he's ever read.
August 27, 2012
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The Art of the Imperfect Pitch
Professor Baba Shiv discusses how you can coax risk-averse managers to innovate.
August 01, 2012
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Building Organizations That Work
New research shows we sometimes prefer hierarchical relationships over equal ones.
July 27, 2012
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Francis Flynn: Why Do People Give Things Away to Strangers?
In his quarterly column, a scholar examines the social value of no-cash exchanges on Freecycle and Craigslist.
July 13, 2012
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Jennifer Aaker: How to Feel Like You Have More Time
New research shows that experiencing moments of awe can change perceptions of our most valued commodity.
May 31, 2012
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Heroes and History: Lessons for Leadership from Tolstoy's War and Peace
Professor Emeritus James March takes a look at the lessons of Tolstoy’s War and Peace for leadership, examining the limitations of heroic visions of leaders that Tolstoy exposed.
May 21, 2012
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The Road to Healthier Habits
Research shows that bolstering people's sense of well-being can motivate them to slim down or exercise more.
May 18, 2012
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Tony Blair: A New Approach in Africa
The former British Prime Minister discusses the partnerships that could alleviate poverty and reduce the need for foreign aid.
April 18, 2012
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Peter DeMarzo: What Do Managers Do With Bad News?
A new study shows executives are quick to report good news — but hold the negative for a flood of bad economic news in the media.
April 13, 2012
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Why Feelings of Guilt May Signal Leadership Potential
Stanford GSB researchers find that how people respond to mistakes can be a "clue to who they are."
March 21, 2012
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Gearing Up for a Fight, or Retreating for a Treat?
Research explores why some conflicts make you angry, and others make you energized.
March 20, 2012
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Behavior Lessons for Leadership and Teamwork
Body language is critical to your effectiveness in working with other people, says social psychology researcher Deborah Gruenfeld.
March 01, 2012
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Frank Flynn: Gratitude, the Gift that Keeps on Giving
Research findings suggest that when helpers are thanked for their efforts, the resulting sense of being socially valued is critical in encouraging them to provide more help in the future.
February 29, 2012
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West Bank Program for Children Takes Holistic Approach
An investment banker looks to build a sustainable model for alleviating poverty in a Middle East village.
February 24, 2012
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Stanley McChrystal on Leading in Tough Situations
The retired four-star general discusses six ways to manage those who report to you — and influence those who don't.
February 21, 2012
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Alvaro Uribe: “I Did It Because It Was a Necessity”
The former Colombian president discusses how his tough leadership style helped him defeat guerillas and foster peace and prosperity.
February 16, 2012
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Neil Malhotra: What Does a Hollywood Blockbuster Look Like?
A study of the film industry examines discrepancies between estimated and actual box office performance.
February 08, 2012
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No Easy Remedy for Symphony Orchestra “Cost Disease”
In a new book, Professor Robert Flanagan tells why symphony orchestras need multiple strategies to keep their finances from ballooning out of control.
December 16, 2011
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Ian Davis: The Five Things Successful Leaders Do
The retired senior partner at McKinsey explains how these traits are more important than organizational rank.
November 18, 2011
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Kent Thiry: Developing Successful Leaders Takes a Village
The CEO of DaVita says management can be taught, but leadership is a skill that requires learning about yourself and other human beings.