Advice Giving - Publications - Faculty & Research

May 2018
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Advice Giving: A Subtle Pathway to Power

By: M. Schaerer, L.P. Tost, L. Huang, F. Gino and R. P. Larrick

We propose that interpersonal behaviors can activate feelings of power, and we examine this idea in the context of advice giving. Specifically, we show a) that advice giving is an interpersonal behavior that enhances individuals’ sense of power and b) that those who... View Details

Keywords: Interpersonal Communication; Behavior; Power and Influence

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05 Jul 2006
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Effects of Task Difficulty on Use of Advice

Keywords: by Francesca Gino & Don A. Moore; Consulting

21 Aug 2014
News

Asking for Advice Makes You Seem More Competent, Not Less

13 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Ignore This Advice at Your Own Peril

they often mistakenly believe the advice seeker views them as uniquely capable of providing guidance; and they typically look to give direction that helps narrow down the potential solutions to a problem.... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

27 Nov 2014
News

When Your Boss Gives You Conflicting Messages

04 Mar 2022
Blog Post

Advice from My HBS Career Journey in Renewable Energy

flexible with how many hours a week you can work. Another piece of advice that I give students is don't necessarily go for the safe option. A lot of students come to me with the concern that they can't... View Details

05 Dec 2016
Blog Post

5 Pieces of Advice for Applying to HBS

Admissions team they’re often eager to learn more about the admissions process. While we outline the basics, we find it’s often more helpful for you to get advice from our students and alums. They’ve been there, they’ve done that, they... View Details

19 Jan 2021
In Practice

Leadership Advice for Biden: Restore a Sense of Calm

challenge lies in attempting to heal a nation that is bitterly divided. We asked members of Harvard Business School's faculty two questions: First, how do you expect Biden’s presidency to impact businesses? And second, what leadership View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

06 Aug 2020
Research & Ideas

Who Will Give You the Best Professional Guidance?

or quarterly, but if the chemistry is strong, it can be a powerful partnership that’s well worth the money and time. My dear friend Steve Schlafman has great advice here on how to find the right fit with a potential coach. “The best... View Details

Keywords: by Julia B. Austin

08 Jan 2019
Blog Post

New Year, New Career Goals: Coaches Offer Advice for 2019

For many people, the New Year can mean new beginnings. Now is a common time to make resolutions, so we asked our coaching team their advice on what to keep in mind with your own professional development. Welcoming the New Year often... View Details

01 Sep 2017
News

Turning Point: Getting to Giving

classes I teach at our church. Now I talk to people about money all the time. At HBS, Professor Malcolm Salter gave us this advice in our last class together: “Live beneath your means.” At the time it struck me as an almost... View Details

Keywords: Amalya “Ami” Campbell (MBA 1997); Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance

22 Mar 2017
News

Don’t give up your power

Author, singer, and Morgan Stanley vice chairman Carla Harris (MBA 1987) advises people—women in particular—to take lessons from mistakes and move on. In this interview she offers advice on respecting oneself and taking advantage of... View Details

27 Oct 2017
News

The Best Business Advice I’ve Ever Received

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on SoundCloud More Skydeck episodes During Spring reunions, the Bulletin team asked returning alumni one simple question: What was the best business advice you’ve ever received? In this special edition of... View Details

09 Aug 2016
News

The President Should Take Advice From A Council Of Historians

20 Jan 2021

College Programs Series: Graduate Studies Financial Aid Advice

This webinar will give college students the opportunity to learn more about the differences between undergraduate and graduate financial aid. This webinar will be hosted by a member of the financial aid team at HBS. View Details

December 2022
Article

Kindness in Short Supply: Evidence for Inadequate Prosocial Input

By: Jennifer E. Abel, Preeti Vani, Nicole Abi-Esber, Hayley Blunden and Juliana Schroeder

In everyday life, people often have opportunities to improve others’ lives, whether offering well-intentioned advice or complimenting someone on a job well done. These are opportunities to provide “prosocial input” (information intended to benefit others), including... View Details

Keywords: Prosocial Input; Gratitude; Feedback; Advice; Behavior; Interpersonal Communication

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21 May 2020
Research & Ideas

Fighting the COVID Blues: Advice from Business Research

relationships languish? Did you give up on a dream too soon? “One of the things that I feel is really important is that people not waste this moment,” Brooks says. “When something causes you to become introspective, that should be a... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman and Danielle Kost

04 Oct 2024
In Practice

Research-Based Advice for the Seasonally Overwhelmed and Schedule Challenged

ahead. It’s not their fault: holiday season mayhem is often at odds with the clean start many desire when the calendar changes over. It’s easy to throw up your hands and give in to routine once the first few weeks of the year speed by,... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

30 Sep 2021
News

Soliciting Advice Rather Than Feedback Produces More Actionable Input According To Harvard Business School

10 Sep 2024
Research & Ideas

What Happens When Business Owners Turn to ChatBots for Advice

of the study. "Already we’re seeing how generative AI can change people's lives." Businesses that were already financially stable used the AI-generated advice to produce measurable improvements, while struggling businesses ran into... View Details

Keywords: by Ben Rand

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