Authenticity - Publications - Faculty & Research

27 Jun 2011
Research & Ideas

Recovering from the Need to Achieve

operated this way or felt this way. Many are relieved to hear the condition has a name." Harvard is fertile ground for HNAPs, too. DeLong plans to make his book required reading in the second year courses on Authentic Leadership and... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard

19 Jan 2022
Blog Post

From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business

first single, allowing me to get hands-on experience outside of the classroom. Another academic highlight was Authentic Leadership Development (ALD), taught by Professor Scott Snook. I find myself returning to the reflections and... View Details

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Leading Successful Digital Transformation

deposited money that was released to sellers only after the buyer confirmed the authenticity of the goods. Once Alibaba learned how to manage money, it used this capability to create Alipay and become one of the largest asset management... View Details

01 Sep 2023
News

Alumni and Faculty Books

reclaim your life using a formula that’s ultimately rooted in less: Financial Health + Emotional Wealth = MoneyZen. The result is a powerful, research-based framework for getting off the hamster wheel of 24/7 striving so you can start to live a life fueled by View Details

01 Dec 2023
News

Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts

This podcast spotlights Latinas making waves in the corporate realm and a deep dive into their authentic journeys, with wisdom from industry behemoths like Coca-Cola, NFL, and Spotify, and delivers actionable strategies tailored for... View Details

Keywords: podcasts

17 Oct 2022
Research & Ideas

Why Quiet Quitters Need More Than Money to Re-Engage

community.” Paying employees fairly is just one way to show them they are valued, he says—but it’s also important to give them a sense of purpose, caring, and community. By flipping expectations of a boss-employee relationship and View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Courses by Faculty Unit - Course Catalog

War & Peace: The Lessons of History for Leadership, Strategy, Negotiation & Humanity Deepak Malhotra Kevin Mohan Fall 2025 Q1Q2 3.0 Organizational Behavior Course Title Faculty Name Term Quarter Credits Authentic Leader Development Robin... View Details

18 Sep 2017
Research & Ideas

'Likes' Lead to Nothing—and Other Hard-Learned Lessons of Social Media Marketing

that audience. In TV, I can’t do that,” Gupta says. “When I reach out to my target audience and convey my message, if it’s only to 10,000 people, that might be more effective than reaching 10 million people who mean nothing to me.” View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Advertising; Technology

30 May 2023
News

Finding PRIDE

develop the curriculum for this Executive Education program. It will feature new cases, as well as in-person visits by US Senator Tammy Baldwin, actress Anna Deavere Smith, and designer Debbie Millman, with a focus on authentic... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

Profile

Kiran Gandhi

by using both my drumming and business skills to ensure that images released are sex-positive and authentic to a wide array of female experiences. How are you pushing yourself? We had to take TOM [Technology and Operational Management]... View Details

Keywords: Entertainment/Media

22 Sep 2022
News

The Beauty Guide

lipstick or big earrings, which is such a part of who I am as a Latina.” In her current capacity at Clinique, Freyre works to foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity, not just in seeking talent but also in establishing what she calls a psychological safety zone,... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

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Melcolm Ruffin

internship he'll be with Twitter's Global Content Partnerships team focused on sports, news, and entertainment content deals. Meanwhile, he recognizes that within HBS, he has "come full circle – I'm now among the leaders of the organization that brought me to HBS.... View Details

Keywords: Entertainment/Media

Profile

Brandon Tieu

leadership, equipping us to lead with authenticity and adaptability. If you could give one piece of advice to prospective students, what would it be? I believe one's mental framework should be a balance between pragmatism and removing... View Details

07 Oct 2020
Blog Post

7 Coming Out Stories from the HBS PRIDE Club

to be fully out and queer, but letting go of that fear has been a process. After college I worked conservative industries, like oil & gas and logistics, and I struggled with balancing authenticity and personal safety. I was not out at... View Details

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Ken Zeng

be? Courageously confront your true self and be proud. It's okay to admit you haven't figured everything out yet, as long as you have a sense of where you're headed. It's okay to just be you. Truth is powerful. Lean towards your authentic... View Details

13 Oct 2009
Research & Ideas

7 Lessons for Navigating the Storm

Authentic Leadership. "Everyone inside and outside the company is watching what they do. It is imperative that they stay focused on their True North as it sets a standard internally for principled business behavior and will make... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

Web

Engagement - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

provide depth and authenticity to student learning and allow students to contextualize leadership behaviors. Class guests also can benefit from insights that emerge from the class discussion. Three ways to involve class guests: Case... View Details

10 Sep 2012
HBS Case

HBS Cases: Branding Yoga

DVD under Jane Fonda's "Team Fonda" fitness brand. In addition, she and Chopra collaborated on the iPad app Authentic Yoga. Those actions spurred some instructors to label her a sellout, but Deshpandé is more measured.... View Details

Keywords: by Kim Girard; Entertainment & Recreation

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Mireya Iglesias Ayala

intentionality and self-awareness into your application journey, you not only enhance your authenticity (which HBS values) but also lay a strong foundation for achieving your long-term goals with purpose (a key skill of an HBS leader).... View Details

06 Apr 2023
Blog Post

Bringing Music to the HBS Classroom: My Journey as a Nontraditional Student in the Summer Venture in Management Program

greater ensemble. The Case Method mirrored this concept and it was during this realization that I decided I wanted to experience this in person. My eyes were set on applying and bringing the most authentic version of myself to the table.... View Details

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