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- 27 Jan 2023
- Op-Ed
Have We Lost Sight of Integrity?
Every month, another leader creates an onslaught of media coverage for being dishonest. Have we lost sight of the importance of leaders with integrity? Why do failed leaders get so much more attention than those who are doing things the View Details
Keywords: by Bill George
- January 2016 (Revised February 2016)
- Case
Citizens United and Corporate Speech
By: David Moss and Marc Campasano
The story of Citizens United began in late 2007, as leading members of the Republican and Democratic parties were preparing for the 2008 presidential primaries. Democrats expected a three-way contest in their party between Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, Senator (and... View Details
- 01 Dec 2023
- News
Venturing Forth
plummeted. “Meta lost two-thirds of its valuation, Amazon lost half of its value, and Alphabet lost just over one-third of its value,” Tango writes. Those companies were forced to lay off staffers, he says. Now the ripple effect is being felt in the venture capital... View Details
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Social Enterprise - Faculty & Research
U.S. District Court of Northern Texas. Exxon’s suit challenged the rights of two investors to attempt to have influence on company issues that they deemed to be important. The suit offered differing perspectives on the exercise of... View Details
- Web
Winners & Runners-Up | New Venture Competition
effectively connects mental health patients to the right providers for their needs. Business Track, 2016 Astraeus Technologies Jay Kumar (MBA 2017) Joseph Azzarelli Alexander Blair, HMS Graham Lieberman (MBA 2017) Business Track Winner... View Details
- 08 Mar 2019
- Research & Ideas
Seven Negotiation Lessons from Amazon's HQ Disaster in Queens
enough of the right parties to gain agreement on your proposal and ensure successful implementation. Building such a sustainable winning coalition involves systematic steps that my colleague David Lax and I call a "negotiation... View Details
- 16 Jul 2007
- Research & Ideas
Understanding the ‘Want’ vs. ’Should’ Decision
prescriptive guidance for how we can facilitate the selection of should choices: structure these choices so that they are binding and implemented in the more distant future. This research is in our working paper "Future Lock-in: Or, I'll Agree to Do the View Details
- 21 Sep 2020
- Research & Ideas
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Company?
scheduling frequent meetings to seek feedback on projects or by subjecting important decisions to large and diverse groups to reach consensus. Thomke recalls working with a company recently where the working group was so large, it became difficult to schedule meetings.... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 12 Aug 2020
- Research & Ideas
Why Investors Often Lose When They Sue Their Financial Adviser
assistant professor of finance at Harvard Business School. When they do find out, they often want to sue, but they can’t. Financial services companies require customers to waive their right to litigate and instead resolve their disputes... View Details
- 09 Nov 2023
- Blog Post
The No. 1 Character Trait You Will Need to Succeed in Business
decisions that had them poised over an abyss of uncertainty. Without exception, they all had to confront their fears and use courage to take a leap of faith toward what they believed was the right decision on the other side. To paraphrase... View Details
- 16 Jan 2018
- Blog Post
How Can I Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid at HBS?
annual credit report and resolve any problems right away. It can take a long time to get erroneous information corrected so it is smart to try to take care of this as soon as you can. For international applicants, check your credit score... View Details
- Fast Answer
Bloomberg: futures
S&P 500 traded on the CME. Click on your index and select CT Contract Table to proceed to list of open futures contracts. The Contract Table lists the S&P 500 index itself (SPX) and currently active and prospective futures contracts for the index. For a... View Details
- 13 Dec 2019
- Blog Post
All Is Well in Texas: How Julia Cheek Founded Her At-Home Lab Testing Startup, EverlyWell
to start a venture other than during or right out of HBS. HBS has a ton of resources. You are in the best place to start a company and set yourself up for success.” View Details
- 06 Dec 2011
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 6
that escalate anxiety in high achievers and the unproductive behaviors you turn to for relief. Then adopt practices that give you the courage to "do the right things poorly" before "doing the View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 04 Aug 2023
- Blog Post
Aaron Sabin (MS/MBA 2023): Engineering a Climate Change Solution by Cutting the Cost of Carbon Capture
pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. (Harvard GSAS) So, what’s the catch? “The solution right now is sensitive to oxygen and water, which are present in the atmosphere in much greater quantities than CO2,” Sabin says. “Sometimes... View Details
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Eight Steps to Board Success for Female Executives
right board seat for you—and navigating the selection and onboarding process. Step 1: Refine Your Targets You don't just want to join a board—you want to be an outstanding board member. Make sure to find a company where you can really add... View Details
- 15 Sep 2022
- Research & Ideas
Looking For a Job? Some LinkedIn Connections Matter More Than Others
When it comes to seeking a new job, making connections on LinkedIn can be key to landing an offer. But building a large network on the platform isn’t as crucial as cultivating the right kinds of connections, new research shows. While... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 12 May 2023
- News
Alabama's Yella Fella
wood himself and the company was ‘completely busted.' Back in 1971, in need of a lifeline, he asked the Bank of Abbeville for a $5,000 loan. ‘I walked in there in my coveralls, nasty as hell,' Rane remembers. ‘The banker told me, "You're going to ruin your life." But... View Details
- 05 Apr 2004
- Research & Ideas
Six Ways to Build Trust in Negotiations
as extreme, can diminish and even destroy trust. An offer that is explained and justified will probably preserve trust, and may enhance it. Consider the case of an author negotiating with a literary agent over the right to sell his book.... View Details
Keywords: by Deepak Malhotra
- 24 Feb 2016
- Research & Ideas
Why It's Best to Take Tests Early in the Day
Here’s a tip for parents of school-aged children. If your kids must take a standardized test, it’s best to do so either first thing in the morning or right after recess. On average, students perform best on tests at the start of the... View Details