Cultivation - Publications - Faculty & Research

07 Dec 2021
Op-Ed

Want to Build Better Leaders? Focus on Mindset, Skills, Knowledge

invest in their leaders. Cultivate the leaders’ mindset. To begin exploring and cultivating a leader’s mindset, organizations should shift from “telling” to “inquiring.” Directive dialogue teaches your... View Details

Keywords: by Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle

01 Jun 2022
Blog Post

Five Lessons From My First Year at HBS

these conversations that I have been able to cultivate genuine bonds and unique memories with classmates that will last beyond HBS. 3. It’s okay to say “no.” The first year can be demanding and draining – physically, emotionally,... View Details

26 Jul 2023

Life at HBS Chat with the Entrepreneurship Club

Virtual Life at HBS Chats are a unique opportunity to hear straight from current HBS students regarding their MBA experience. Join a panel of students from the Entrepreneurship Club who will share their backgrounds and how they have View Details

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Klarman Hall | About

Advisors. In 2011, Seth received the HBS Alumni Achievement Award, the School’s highest honor. Seth joined the newly launched Baupost Group shortly after graduating from HBS in 1982. The low-profile CEO attributes Baupost’s success to a steady focus on clients’ best... View Details

12 Dec 2023
Blog Post

Bridging Science and Business: My Summer Internship at Eli Lilly

Earlier this year, I had the incredible opportunity to further cultivate my intersecting interests during a transformative internship at Eli Lilly. It wasn't just a summer of tasks and projects—it was an experience that tied together my... View Details

08 Nov 2023

Life at HBS Chat with the European Club

Virtual Life at HBS Chats are a unique opportunity to hear directly from current HBS students regarding their MBA experience. Join a panel of students from the European Club who will share their backgrounds and how they have cultivated... View Details

25 Jul 2023
Research & Ideas

Could a Business Model Help Big Pharma Save Lives and Profit?

medicine to people who need it. And you’re actually growing your business,” Samuel told The BiGS Fix in an interview. “You find that you started from nothing, and you end up cultivating a viable market.” Samuel, Harvard Business School... View Details

Keywords: by Esther Schrader; Pharmaceutical; Health

08 Aug 2023

Life at HBS Chat with the Government & Public Policy Club

Virtual Life at HBS Chats are a unique opportunity to hear straight from current HBS students regarding their MBA experience. Join a panel of students from the Government & Public Policy Club who will share their backgrounds and how they have View Details

01 Dec 2023
News

In My Humble Opinion: Plugged In

In a career spent investing in innovative startups at Intel, leading National Grid’s innovation and investment operations, and founding a nonpro t dedicated to advancing women and minorities to positions of top corporate leadership, Lisa Lambert (MBA 1997) always has... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

09 Nov 2023
Blog Post

The No. 1 Character Trait You Will Need to Succeed in Business

purpose is just an act of futility,” as Joe Almeida, CEO of Baxter International, explained when I asked him what advice he would give to young people who wanted to cultivate a sense of courage. “When you are inexperienced, and you're... View Details

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Educator Resources - Race, Gender & Equity

collections and course materials, articles on the best practices for building diverse courses,and exclusive editorial content to help educators cultivate inclusive learning environments. Cases with Women Protagonists Harvard Business... View Details

01 Sep 2023
Blog Post

Harvard Business School Announces 2023 Goldsmith Fellows

Power of WE, cultivating campus cultures that harness diversity as a tool for individual and collective success. Currently a student at Harvard Medical School, she serves as national president for Future Doctors in Politics, to motivate,... 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

17 Mar 2021
Blog Post

The Art of Perseverance and Resilience: Reapplying to HBS

a growth opportunity. My heart goes out to you. Yes, HBS attracts perseverant and resilient people, but it also helps you cultivate these qualities. You can learn perseverance and it will serve you as you move through your life. I am... View Details

08 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Seven Negotiation Lessons from Amazon's HQ Disaster in Queens

desperately vied for the prize it bestowed on New York. Yet well-organized opponents overcame the unorganized supporters of the deal. Old-school reliance on the mayor and governor, powerful power brokers, proved unable to mobilize sufficient backing. Beyond View Details

Keywords: by James K. Sebenius; Real Estate; Construction

01 Sep 2023
News

3-Minute Briefing: Frances Haugen: (MBA 2011)

I went to a Montessori preschool. My parents were very big on the idea that children are people and treated me with great seriousness. If they asked me to do something, I was allowed to ask why. Debate was a big part of my high school experience. Coaching debate... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; whistle blower; Facebook; leadership; social media

January 15, 2019
Article

Is Your Company's Strategy Aligned with Your Ownership Model?

By: Josh Baron

The legacy of Vanguard founder John Bogle has brought attention to the transformative influence of ownership structures within the business world. Bogle's revolutionary insight into the limitations of active fund management led to the widespread adoption of index... View Details

Keywords: Ownership Type; Business Strategy; Organizational Structure; Strength and Weakness; Competitive Advantage

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24 Feb 2021
Lessons from the Classroom

What History's Biggest Wars Teach Us About Leading in Peace

resolution of the standoff offers many lessons for leadership, strategy, and negotiation. One of the chief lessons, he says, is the importance of cultivating a high degree of empathy–not sympathy in the sense of pity, but the ability “to... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

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Team - Case Method Project

Chaderjian is a member of the teacher support team who partners with educators as they train in and utilize the case method in high school classrooms. Motivated by the conviction that immersive engagement with history is foundational to View Details

09 Aug 2023

Life at HBS Chat: Conservative Voices

Virtual Life at HBS Chats are a unique opportunity to hear straight from current HBS students regarding their MBA experience. Join a panel of students from the Republicans Club who will share their backgrounds and how they have cultivated... View Details

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