Authenticity - Publications - Faculty & Research

13 Feb 2014
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We pulled it off: The Inaugural LGBTQ Conference at Harvard

issues facing the LGBTQ community. Saturday, the opening day of the conference, was held at the Harvard Law School and featured a full day of speakers on topics ranging from transgender employment rights to Russia’s treatment of its LGBTQ population. We also held an... View Details

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT, 17 Oct 2016
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Alumnae Circles Open House: Palo Alto

Women's groups are launching- are you interested? Register for this upcoming open house to learn more. View Details

27 Mar 2012
First Look

First Look: March 27

enculturating new employees such that they develop pride in their new organization and internalize its values. Drawing on authenticity research, we propose that socialization leads to more effective employment relationships when it starts... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

05 Nov 2017
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What You Need to Know about SVMP

their skill sets to make an even greater impact. An MBA degree gives you the leverage to make the most out of every opportunity that comes your way.” - Olamide What was it like to immerse yourself in the life of an MBA student? “One thing, out of many, that I loved... View Details

03 Feb 2011
What Do You Think?

Are We Going “Back to the Future” In Researching Management?

management, most recently we've looked at concepts involving transparency, alignment, authentic leadership, executive intelligence, and innovation and entrepreneurship in large organizations. The selection of leaders, "deep... View Details

Keywords: Re: James L. Heskett

04 Dec 2020
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Heard on the Street (HOTS) - bringing the HBS community together through harmony

believe that performing arts have no less to do with becoming leaders than superb analytic or negotiation skills. Storytelling, empathy, active listening, and authenticity are words we’ve heard repeatedly from case discussions and... View Details

23 Jan 2017
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Celebrating National Coming Out Day at HBS

to share stories on LGBT issues. After hearing about the event, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to participate; the thought of sharing a personal story in front of 92 of my new section mates was intimidating. One of my goals coming into HBS was to build View Details

02 Jul 2014
What Do You Think?

Are Today’s Business Heroes Challenging Our Ideas About Leadership?

Waterman), Level 5 Leadership (described by Jim Collins as centered around personal humility and professional will), servant leadership (defined by Robert Greenleaf in terms of service to others as a leader's most important role), and View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

23 Jun 2016
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How I Structured My Second Year at HBS

Launching Tech Ventures) and classes that taught lessons that seemed hard to replicate outside of an HBS classroom (such as Investment Strategies, Authentic Leadership Development, and The Coming of Managerial Capitalism). I also... View Details

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Field Course: Private Equity Projects and Ecosystems - Course Catalog

90 percent requested renewed participation. Through project work, students can "practice private equity" in a setting as close to authentic as possible. Projects will entail many aspects of private equity, and students will work directly... View Details

03 Oct 2018
What Do You Think?

How Should Managers Deal with the Challenges of Building an Inclusive Workplace?

They also suggest that it is important to let people be authentic (i.e., themselves), foster career sponsorship, provide visibility for everyone, and define clear career paths for those who might otherwise get lost in the organization. To... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

03 Sep 2014
What Do You Think?

Who Should Choose Your Boss?

of inputs to the decision-making process. For example, Yadeed Lobob commented that a dual board structure that included workers' representatives would help alleviate uncertainty around choosing an authentic leader. "Germany has such... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Food & Beverage

27 Jul 2020
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HBS Summer Fellows Respond to COVID-19

finance, and marketing classes are helping me to think about all-round business case and value proposition. Yet, I feel the most valuable courses to be a CEO of a large team (currently 10) were definitely Field Foundations, the first-year LEAD course, and View Details

11 Aug 2014
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The First Five Years: Melissa Fensterstock (MBA 2012)

Authentic Leadership Development. Reflection and recalibration are so important in leading a purposeful life and career. The book has been perched on my desk at work since graduation. For me, it is a symbol and a reminder to stay true to... View Details

19 Oct 2016
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Reflections From My First Month at HBS

Project. Though I may not have a crisp answer by the end of the two years, I hope to find what matters to me while being an authentic person throughout this journey. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious... View Details

01 Jun 2007
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Fixing America’s Leadership Deficit

definition of leaders, said George, the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic and author of a new book, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership. “Leadership is not about getting people to follow you over the hill; it’s about... View Details

Keywords: Government

04 Feb 2025
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Leadership with Purpose: Redefining Success and Impact with Satpal Singh (SELP—India 4, 2019)

processes and frameworks, focusing instead on authenticity and the values that define impactful leadership. My career before HBS had been driven by extensive execution and deep functional expertise. I had been fortunate to work in various... View Details

02 Jun 2010
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First Look: June 2

and Dan Ariely Publication:Psychological Science 21 (2010) Abstract Although people buy counterfeit products to signal positive traits, we show that wearing counterfeit products makes individuals feel less authentic and increases their... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

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Instagram Takeover Policy | About

business hours (9am-5pm). ___ Strive to post 10-20 original Instagram Stories (images or videos) per day during your scheduled takeover. Include a welcome and sign off post to let the audience know when your takeover begins and ends. ___ Use your own voice. Our... View Details

01 Dec 2018
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From Das’s Desk

Reflective Leader. Led by HBS professors Tom DeLong and Scott Snook, participants delved into case discussions about authentic leadership, explored their personal strengths and weaknesses, and began to put perspective on their true... View Details

Keywords: Das Narayandas

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