Confidence - Publications - Faculty & Research

16 Apr 2019
Blog Post

How Being an Introvert Influenced My Business School Experience

bolster important communication skills and build up a base level of confidence needed to address large audiences, a valuable “real world” skill. Given that as an introvert I prefer a slower pace and value reflection (extroverts tend to... View Details

28 Nov 2005
Research & Ideas

Unilever: Transformation and Tradition

extent to influence how policies were interpreted, in part because of the respect in which the company was held. The corporate reputation for integrity and competence was a major competitive advantage in this respect. A part of the reason why Unilever seemed less View Details

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones; Consumer Products

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Comments on my health

February 22, 2010

The doctors have been pleasantly surprised that I have responded to therapy better than they would have imagined. I have been greatly blessed through the miracle of medical science. I also attribute doing better to the faith and prayers... View Details

24 May 2017
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John J. Brennan, MBA 1980

the company when Brennan announced his retirement. “But he put so much energy into the development of people that he was confident we would succeed.” Like so many colleagues, McNabb is clearly full of respect and admiration for his... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

21 Jan 2022
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How HBS Financial Aid Can Help You Meet the Cost of Your MBA

access higher education while avoiding the financial pitfalls I encountered when I was a student. I feel proud to work for an institution where I can confidently say students are making a smart and valuable investment in their future, and... View Details

30 Jan 2019
Blog Post

The Life and Role of a CEO

intelligence. 2) Style Before: Confident and extroverted After: Authentic and empathetic All the CEOs were very confident, but their styles were widely different. One CEO said, “Style does not matter. Behavior does.” For example,... View Details

08 Mar 2004
Research & Ideas

Creating Value in Your Business Ecosystem

sellers rate one another, providing rankings that bolster users' confidence in the system. Sellers with consistently good evaluations attain PowerSeller status; those with bad evaluations are excluded from future transactions.... View Details

Keywords: by Marco Iansiti & Roy Levien

18 Jan 2023
Blog Post

Career Planning and Development: Interview with Career Coach Wendi Zhang (MBA/MPP 2013)

my entrepreneurial endeavors through programs like those offered by the i-lab and Rock Center. Make many dear friends: The lifelong friends I made during my time at HBS continue to play a significant role in my life today. They have been my View Details

08 Feb 2024
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African American Student Union Spotlight on Joint Degrees

confidence to explore several career paths, knowing that the MS/MBA would always be a future option. My final decision to pursue the MS/MBA came towards the end of my deferral period, at which point I wanted to hone my skills at the... View Details

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Strategy Execution Online Course | HBS Online

of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course. Learn about bringing this course to your organization . Learner Stories 84% have more confidence making business... View Details

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HBS - Financials | Supplemental Financial Information

a nonprofit, wholly owned subsidiary of the University. HMC has managed the Harvard endowment portfolio since 1974. Its mission is to ensure the University has the financial resources to confidently maintain and expand its leadership in... View Details

02 Oct 2006
Research & Ideas

Negotiating in Three Dimensions

Tactics, deal design, and set-up are three crucial components of the most effective negotiations. Yet many negotiators focus only on the tactical part, running the risk of undermining their own best interests. How can you negotiate more skillfully and View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

20 Apr 2023
News

How Joe Hinrichs is Getting CSX Back on Track

customer of CSX—which offers him a unique perspective. "I've been very vocal inside CSX about what it's like to be a customer of the railroad over the years," he told the paper. "They want us to do what we say, to do what we commit to do, and then do it repeatedly. So... View Details

Keywords: Rail Transportation; Transportation

10 Aug 2016
Blog Post

3 Benefits of the Case Method

and was something I looked forward to. Most importantly, however, I am confident that the communication skills I honed in class will serve me well wherever my career takes me. Discovering a new way to explore a problem and consider... View Details

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Is AI Coming for Your Job?

irrelevant construct when considering how to harness generative AI capabilities. Processes ranging from negotiating contracts with vendors to developing marketing messages will be redesigned from the ground up in order to exploit the full potential of this new... View Details

29 Oct 2020
Blog Post

Delving Deeper into Development with the MBA/MPA-ID Program – a Q+A with Zainab Raji (MBA/MPA-ID 2022)

MBA/MPA-ID program and so you should feel confident about staying true to yourself in your application. Lastly, generous scholarships for jointees and the need-based nature of HBS Financial Aid make the MBA/MPA-ID program a lot more... View Details

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Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business | HBS Online

These insights have given me a new lens through which to view my career and leadership style. Syed Muhammad Uzair Abbas CLIMB Participant I believe the program equips participants with the tools to make a meaningful impact in their organizations and careers, and I am... View Details

15 Dec 2021
Research & Ideas

The 10 Most Popular Articles of 2021

rules for senior managers trying to forge a new hybrid path. 10. When Your Nerves Get the Best of You, Change the Narrative Anxiety can hobble even the most confident leaders. Francesca Gino offers three strategies that she uses to turn... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

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Ramya Sundar

your life that you admire the most today? My dad – He is a strong feminist. He taught me to believe from a very young age that both men and women can be equals even if the society around me did not think so. A lot of what I have been able to achieve today is due to his... View Details

26 Nov 2001
Research & Ideas

How Toyota Turns Workers Into Problem Solvers

from Toyota can confidently distribute a tremendous amount of responsibility to the people who actually do the work, from the most senior, expeirenced member of the organization to the most junior. This is accomplished because of the... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Johnston; Manufacturing; Transportation; Auto

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