authenticity - Publications - Faculty & Research

08 Jul 2021
Blog Post

Catching the Entrepreneurship Bug at HBS

and family, wanting to spread a little joy where possible, and feeling ready to test out some big epiphanies I’d had in the fall semester. In the HBS course Authentic Leadership Development (ALD), I had two major realizations that really... View Details

30 Aug 2019
Blog Post

3 Growing Pains from my First Year at HBS: Academic, Social, and Career

environment. How can I be intentional about my education outside Aldrich classrooms? How can I create an authentic and candid relationship with people outside my section and HBS? How can I maintain healthy perspective about my career? I... View Details

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Minal Mehta

them break out the most authentic Bhangra moves, you wouldn't guess that many of them were not exposed to South Asian dance styles before training to become instructors. "Another key aspect of our fitness program is that it is truly... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Services

20 Dec 2022
Blog Post

Thinking About an MBA? Think About Your Purpose

conveying their purpose in a personal and authentic way helped them achieve buy-in from stakeholders. For example, David Vélez, co-founder and CEO of NuBank, the world’s largest digital bank, likes to share the powerful memory of trying... View Details

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South Asia - Global Activities 2021

disruptive change Becoming an authentic and accountable leader SELPI features four modules that incorporate peer-to-peer collaboration through case discussions, guest speakers, and skill-building exercises that help participants with... View Details

05 Sep 2007
First Look

First Look: September 5, 2007

specializes in modern and contemporary Indian art. Having been the first firm to offer Indian fine art with authenticity guarantees in an auction setting that increased the transparency of prices, Saffronart succeeded in establishing the... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Dec 2017
News

Yoga Inc.

have been crucial for brand success. Likewise, yoga is more authentic if, for example, you use Sanskrit names for the asanas, or poses. But others find what they hear as “Sanskrit mumbo jumbo” off-putting, Deshpandé says. At YogaWorks,... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Halber

01 Jun 2012
News

Made in the USA

the Middle East, Armenia, and the Philippines have buoyed sales and enabled Scharfman to double the size of his workforce to 100 over the last five years. “Our selling point is that we make ‘homemade,’ ethnically authentic cheeses, but... View Details

Keywords: Blagg, Deborah; cheese; lobster fishing; Fishing, Hunting and Trapping; Agriculture; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management; Food Manufacturing; Manufacturing

07 Sep 2020
Research & Ideas

How to Help Small Businesses Survive COVID's Next Phase

authentic and free. Innovation like this has been paying off. Sixty-four percent of small-business owners say they can continue operating under current conditions for more than a year, up from 34 percent three months ago, according to a... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Food & Beverage; Service

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How to Communicate your Organizations’ People-Centered Values - Recruiting

not a conversation around public relations; organizations should be transparent and authentic and not overemphasize the diversity and inclusion they have achieved,” said Eliason. She added there is value in telling the story of diversity... View Details

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Courses by Title - Course Catalog

General Management Candace Bertotti Spring 2025 Q4 1.5 Authentic Leader Development Organizational Behavior Thomas J. DeLong , Monique Burns Thompson Fall 2024 Q1Q2 3.0 Authentic Leader Development... View Details

02 Jan 2008
Research & Ideas

Most Popular Stories 2007

tells readers how to analyze the development of these areas in the future. Read our Q&A and book excerpt. Podcast: The Authentic Leader The best leaders are not the "follow me over the hill" type, says Professor Bill George.... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

24 Dec 2013
First Look

First Look: December 24

several threats as larger chains such as Wal-Mart and Tesco had begun to open small-format stores that mimicked the Trader Joe's approach. In addition some analysts had begun to question whether Trader Joe's was losing its authenticity... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

30 Jun 2003
Research & Ideas

Computer Security is For Managers, Too

from your computer systems while letting others in. You need systems that determine who gets access to specific information. And you need a way to ensure critical communications aren't overheard. Certain technologies—firewalls, View Details

Keywords: by Robert D. Austin & Christopher A.R. Darby

12 Jun 2014
News

The First Five Years: Minal Mehta (MBA 2011)

break out the most authentic Bhangra moves, you wouldn't guess that many of them were not exposed to South Asian dance styles before training to become instructors. "Another key aspect of our fitness program is that it is truly gender... View Details

Keywords: fitness; Arts, Entertainment

05 Nov 2017
Blog Post

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

27 Dec 2015
Research & Ideas

The Most Popular Stories and Research Papers of 2015

in these features include improving our professional image, authentic leadership, and several Jim Heskett columns that attracted more than 200 reader comments. Finally, the five most-downloaded research working papers are highlighted.... View Details

02 Oct 2013
What Do You Think?

Is Leadership an Increasingly Difficult Balancing Act?

of authenticity in leadership is what is needed to manage the tension. Michael Leahy commented that " we are challenged to sort out short term position and personal self serving ambition versus more genuine leadership When we are... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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