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- 22 Feb 2024
- News
Combat-Tested Cancer Coaching
features her battle-tested advice for the newly diagnosed and their caretakers. In this episode of Skydeck, Kathy and I talk about how she learned those lessons, the mission and work of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation that she... View Details
- 14 Sep 2020
- Research & Ideas
You're Right! You Are Working Longer and Attending More Meetings
highly varied and personal. “This is one of those things where it’s hard to make one statement for everybody,” Sadun says. “If you have a large house, life is good. If you have to combine your bedroom with your office, it’s not as good.” It doesn’t View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 13 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
Merck CEO Ken Frazier Discusses a COVID Cure, Racism, and Why Leaders Need to Walk the Talk
that they can do inside as well. Frazier: Oh, absolutely. So my first piece of advice is act. It's really important that we not just engage in platitudes and nice statements. It's time to take action. And... View Details
- 30 Sep 2019
- Book
6 Steps to Building a Better Workplace for Black Employees
workers and offers advice to black employees who seek to advance in their careers. It also provides these recommendations for companies that are intent on building diverse workplaces: 1. Encourage employees to talk about race After two... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 28 Feb 2022
- Research & Ideas
How Racial Bias Taints Customer Service: Evidence from 6,000 Hotels
administration at Harvard Business School, and Tami Kim, assistant professor at University of Virginia-Darden, conducted the research. The findings come at a time when many companies are taking a hard look at whether their interactions... View Details
Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds
- Blog
Recent Insights from HBS Podcasts
cons of approaches companies can take to decarbonize electricity. Reimagining Financial Advice for the Modern World In this episode of The Disruptive Voice, Anders Jones, co-founder of Facet, offers a great... View Details
- Web
Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy - Recruiting
Insights & Advice 11 Dec 2023 Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy Becca Carnahan Author HBS Team tag Alumni Consumer Products / Retail Student & Alumni Stories Kyle Leahy (MBA 2011) stepped... View Details
- 16 Oct 2017
- Research & Ideas
The Most Successful Startups Have Hands-On Founders
parties, so it may take one founder seeking out another for a more in-depth talk, says Koning, whose research examines how businesses depend on the distribution of knowledge, technology, and people across firms. “When you think about... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 16 Mar 2021
- Blog Post
2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Smitha Das (MBA 2018)
plans? Absolutely. With the security of the 2+2 program, I was able to take more risks, forgo traditional paths, and explore my passions – at that time, working in government. Where are you currently working? Can you describe your role? I... View Details
- 16 May 2023
- In Practice
After Silicon Valley Bank's Flameout, What's Next for Entrepreneurs?
stabilized, First Republic’s weakness, which prompted a hasty sale to JPMorgan Chase, portends continued headwinds for startups seeking investors. Julia Austin: Take stock on how to manage in times of crisis When the SVB situation... View Details
- 28 Jul 2023
- Blog Post
How I Landed My Manufacturing Internship at HBS
opportunities at Corning, and I decided to attend the in-person info session hosted by a few Corning employees that was scheduled to take place in a few weeks. At that session, I had the opportunity to speak with an HBS alum employed at... View Details
- 16 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
Restaurant Revolution: How the Industry Is Fighting to Stay Alive
producers who supply the industry. Equally hit are supply chain partners who move goods across the country. "It’s going to take some time to retool operating models to be able to succeed in this new environment.” Coming into 2020,... View Details
- 30 May 2024
- News
How to Have Effective Conversations
wife very reasonably would offer me this good advice – like why don't you take your boss out to lunch and you guys can get to know each other? And instead of being able to hear what she was saying, I would... View Details
- 29 Mar 2022
- Book
5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries
successful women. Zia Mody, a founding and senior partner of law firm AZB & Partners, suggests it’s not enough to just bring women into the organization; mentors must actively guide their growth. For example, her firm has a structured program in place to provide... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- Web
Women at HBS - Alumni
and mobilizes professionals who deliver strategic and tactical advice to a wide range of clients. Chief , cofounded by Carolyn Childers (MBA 2008) , supports New York—based women in their journey to executive leadership. The private... View Details
- 12 Aug 2008
- First Look
First Look: August 12, 2008
are the most and least value-added board activities?"; "How do you manage the board?"; "How does board composition change over time?"; "What were your biggest surprises about boards?"; and "What View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Apr 2020
- What Do You Think?
What Are Lessons for Leaders from This Black Swan Crisis?
small rock together.” WH Kolkman added: “We also need to give more attention to mitigation, which will be greatly helped by cooperation, resilience, innovation, pragmatism and speed. In a crisis like this, perfection is the enemy of effectiveness.” View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 27 May 2022
- Blog Post
Q&A with the HBS Armed Forces Alumni Association, MBA Class of 2023
to build a new community here at HBS. What advice do you have for others in the military considering an MBA? Try to take your time applying to business schools. All of us in the military are used to putting... View Details
- Web
Events - Business & Environment
address the complex sustainability challenges of our global economy. The career fair will be taking place on February 28th at Columbia University. This year, the Salata Institute is thrilled to sponsor a Climate and Sustainability Alumni... View Details
- 22 Apr 2019
- Research & Ideas
Why Salespeople Struggle at Leading
This sad scenario plays out at many firms: Top-performing salespeople get promoted to become sales managers, but don’t actually know how to manage. The result is a disaster—productivity takes a dive, disgruntled salespeople start heading... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman