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- Portrait Project
Katy Lankester
I spent most of my childhood in a place that cared a lot about appearances. The 'pretty' girls were thin and went to extraordinary lengths to stay that way. I didn't want to go on 'celery diets' – I wanted to be an athlete; I wanted to be... View Details
- 17 May 2017
- News
Nisa Godrej Takes Over
India, Deepika Warrier is the vice-president for the company’s nutrition category. Hindustan Unilever, the country’s largest consumer goods maker, has two women in its executive team. Geetu Verma heads its foods division and Priya Nair is executive director of its home... View Details
- 01 Mar 2007
- News
In Brief
stadium, win the World Series, and unveil plans for a $650 million “Ballpark Village.” Meet the father-son team behind one of baseball’s most popular (and successful) franchises. The Plight of the Global Poor. Nearly half the planet’s population subsists on $2 a View Details
- 16 Apr 2021
- Blog Post
Shekeyla Caldwell Sandore: Why 'A Name Like Mine' Matters
enough—she’s not the only one who has to work on names, it's the responsibility of others who care about her. What are some of those things that others can do—friends and teachers? There are a few pages that focus on her friends'... View Details
- 01 Apr 2002
- News
Stocking Up Can Build Customer Value
A classic business problem from the 1950s illustrates the tension between inventory costs and missed sales. A newspaper vendor must decide how many papers to buy each day based on typical demand. His profit is optimized, the solution... View Details
- 24 May 2023
- News
Balancing Acts
Kewalramani: My tips for harmony: Do things every day that make your heart sing. Take random Wednesdays off. I go to Target, I go to the bank, I go to get my nails done. And it is super fun. Random Wednesdays are key. DM: The answers—from... View Details
- 01 Feb 2002
- News
Driven
the result of conscious choices that are influenced by four fundamental drives: the drive to acquire objects and experiences that improve our status relative to others; the drive to bond with others in long-term relationships of mutual View Details
- 04 May 2020
- Blog Post
Crisis Leadership with Nikhil Patel: The Critical Importance of Trust
urgent challenges. In March, community trust would prove critical. While taking a deep dive into the potential for tax policy to incentivize housing development, “COVID-19 really hit,” Patel says. Virtually overnight, Patel’s housing priorities changed from ten-year... View Details
- 01 Sep 2015
- Blog Post
Building a Startup at HBS
Our group initially came together through a deep passion for health care – with the goal of creating a novel product that addressed an unmet need and made a tangible difference in patients’ lives. We felt that if we combined our prior... View Details
- 25 Jun 2001
- Lessons from the Classroom
Machiavelli, Morals, and You
Stevens — we never learn his first name—set out early in life to become a great butler, one of the very best. He didn't want to get rich at it. He didn't care for fancy clothes. What Stevens wanted more than anything, according to HBS... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 01 Jun 2020
- News
The Network Effect
coronavirus. Kapoor was tested and by the time he received the results nine days later, they confirmed what he already knew: he had COVID-19 (and so did his wife, a physician, and two of his four kids). Kapoor’s testing experience... View Details
- 18 Mar 2019
- Blog Post
"It's Important to Have a Compelling Story:" Jodi Glickman on Being Great on the Job
I'm passionate about developing leaders— both seasoned execs and next generation talent. I also care deeply about closing the skills gap—giving everyone a chance to thrive at work and unleash economic opportunity—regardless of whether... View Details
- Portrait Project
Erica Hunt
Is it possible to be so self-confident, yet so self-conscious at the same time? Maybe... But I'm looking forward to the day when I can stand in the pouring rain...get my hair wet...and like it! I'm going to laugh out LOUD, in public, and... View Details
- 04 Sep 2019
- News
Advancing Diagnostics that Can Save Lives
tools, expediting the time frame and accuracy of results. Using genomics and machine learning, Day Zero Diagnostics (DZD) and Aikili Biosystems aim to save lives. “A common reaction to our venture is that it is ‘ambitious.’ Clearly our... View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
- Portrait Project
Shirley Cardona
I'm glad I sweat the small stuff. My mother, a Colombian immigrant, juggled several low-paying jobs to provide for the two of us. As a child, I split most of my waking hours between school and a sitter's home. Every two weeks, on my mother's View Details
- 24 Apr 2020
- News
Spreading the Love
price and getting the gowns approved. “One of the hardest things about this health care crisis is recognizing how serious it is. At the same time, you’re seeing all of this energy and optimism and everyone working together in really... View Details
- 01 Dec 2005
- News
Exploring the Galápagos
pup. In addition, each day has an option of kayaking or snorkeling (with sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, or sharks). It is the kind of monotony one could get used to, but never does. Our trip is capped with a dinner hosted by Quito... View Details
- Student-Profile
Hummy Song
sure I would maintain practical relevance and significance vis-à-vis the health care field. I felt that the Health Policy Management program would provide the perfect environment to combine and explore my interests further. Research... View Details
- 11 Jun 2014
- News
The First Five Years: Brittani Rettig (MBA 2010)
Your Twitter bio reads like that of a superhero ("Management consultant by day, fitness instructor & wellness blogger by night"). Can you tell us about your day and evening jobs? "By day I'm a manager at... View Details
- Student-Profile
Olivia Zhao
Originally from Overland Park, Kansas, Olivia Zhao (she/her) grew up a rabid baseball fan, following her beloved Kansas City Royals and still to this day catching ball games at Fenway Park in Boston. Even as a young girl, she was... View Details