Confidence - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Mar 2019
News

The Burden Legacy

incoming MBA Class of 2004 to restore confidence in America’s free enterprise system after public trust in business had been shaken by the Enron and WorldCom scandals. And in the wake of the global financial crisis, former Treasury... View Details

Keywords: Linda Kush

30 May 2024
News

How to Have Effective Conversations

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Dan Morrell: Hi, this is Dan Morrell, host of Skydeck. Charles Duhigg (MBA 2003) is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, a staff writer for The New Yorker, and author of the bestselling books The Power of... View Details

05 Mar 2009
What Do You Think?

How Frank or Deceptive Should Leaders Be?

around a plan to move forward and communicate his confidence in the plan ." Terri Bonar-Stewart suggested to leaders that they, "Lay out the facts, ask for employees' help (they have been waiting for you to ask), use humor (you... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

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Values, Purpose, Meaning, and Expectations: Why Culture and Context Matter

By: Rosabeth M. Kanter

The "rational person" standard, based on assumptions of economic self-interest, has long prevailed in legal reasoning. But understanding of decision making, behavioral choices, and possibilities for action must be enlarged to include a variety of factors that give... View Details

Keywords: Standards; Interests; Decision Making; Behavior; Value; Groups and Teams; Performance Expectations; Organizational Culture; Leadership; Business Cycles; Forecasting and Prediction; Motivation and Incentives

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13 Nov 2023
Blog Post

HBS Veteran Spotlight: Lindsey Chrismon (MBA 2025)

theoretical frameworks, but also the practical experiences and a network of peers, mentors, and alumni who are embodiments of my 'cleats philosophy' – fully committed to their ventures and communities. It instilled in me the confidence... View Details

12 Aug 2019
Research & Ideas

How Scale Changes a Manager's Responsibilities

but at this stage, if you don’t have the confidence and the right people to do things without you, it will be a rough ride. In fact, when founding CEOs don’t learn to step up into their roles and empower their leaders, investors and board... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

20 Jul 2011
Research & Ideas

Five Discovery Skills that Distinguish Great Innovators

two-thirds of our innovation skills still come through learning—from first understanding the skill, then practicing it, and ultimately gaining confidence in our capacity to create. This is one reason that individuals who grow up in... View Details

Keywords: by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gergersen & Clayton M. Christensen

26 Jun 2020
Research & Ideas

Why Japanese Businesses Are So Good at Surviving Crises

people in the area regained confidence that life was returning to normal. Niinami’s company also donated lunch to Soma City elementary school students for three days in April before the school could get lunch service going again. When he... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

23 Oct 2000
Research & Ideas

The Strategy-Focused Organization

moving in favorable directions. McCool confirmed his belief in the strategy when he confidently told the employees to stay the course, to keep improving the performance driver measures on the scorecard. And his faith was soon confirmed:... View Details

Keywords: by Robert S. Kaplan & David P. Norton

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Online Business Analytics Course | HBS Online

critical for business success and I now feel confident that I have the foundations in place. I am looking forward to embracing this capability further in my career. Emily Hardy Sr. Director Traffic Generation & Web Analytics, adidas Group... View Details

05 Oct 2023
Blog Post

A Pathway to Public Service: Brandon Moore (MBA/MPP 2025)

disagreements. The case method demands both the confidence to express your own opinion and the humility to listen to others with an open mind. We, as a country, could benefit from applying this concept more broadly. RC year has already... View Details

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Online Entrepreneurship & Innovation Courses | HBS Online

your deep expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation. Learn More about what you earn What Learners are Saying Disruptive Strategy has given me confidence and clarity in my decisions, and I can already see the material impact of applying... View Details

26 Apr 2022
Book

What Does Your Business Stand For? Why Building Trust Starts with Purpose

members.” He and other leaders explicitly communicated confidence in their employees, enshrining trust as one of the company’s core values. But for autonomy to blossom, employees also had to trust leaders. They had to have faith that... View Details

Keywords: by Ranjay Gulati

29 Jul 2021
Blog Post

Exploring the Intersection of Business & Health Care: Summer Fellow Derek Soled (MD/MBA 2022)

Office. Specifically, I am working on the COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Equity project. Many New York City residents are either hesitant to receive the vaccine or lack access to healthcare facilities to get the vaccine. Using insights... View Details

13 Jan 2020
Research & Ideas

Do Private Equity Buyouts Get a Bad Rap?

show the buyout’s effect. In the end, they were left with 9,800 firms bought out between 1980 and 2013 and were able to follow 6,000 firms with a high-enough confidence to determine outcomes. Stark differences When they finally sorted... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Financial Services; Banking

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Taylor Walden

challenges with greater creativity, adaptability, and empathy, ultimately enhancing my ability to navigate complex business environments with confidence and insight. If you could give one piece of advice to prospective students, what... View Details

01 Jun 2024
News

Quantum Leap

aware of all this. “We’re little guys,” he says, laughing. “We’re going against the biggest, best-funded companies in the world. We know that.” But if any of that worries him, he doesn’t show it. He’s confident that his team has the... View Details

Keywords: Alexander Gelfand; photographed by Chris Sorensen; quantum computing; innovation; leadership; Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; Manufacturing

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Career Re-Entry & Flexible Work - Alumni

accelerate their career re-entry through hands-on practical training, a self-directed path of learning, networking and self-reflection within a supportive cohort membership. ReBoot Accel, Career Accelerator for Women ReBoot Accel programs get women current, connected,... View Details

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Business Fundamentals Course - CORe | HBS Online

Professor of Business Administration for Harvard Business School and Harvard University’s Vice Provost for Advances in Learning “Economics for Managers is a course that we hope will give you much more confidence and a lot more fun in... View Details

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Aldrich Hall | About

building, Rockefeller honored his father-in-law’s accomplishments and registered a vote of confidence for the School’s mission. The financing of Aldrich Hall is the Rockefeller Foundation’s second major gift to the School. In the 1930s,... View Details

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