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- 11 Sep 2009
- News
I Network, You Network, He, She, It Networks…
second grade. A lunchtime “Beyond the Job Bank” session in Spangler Auditorium with Jodi R.R. Smith, president of “etiquette consulting” firm Mannersmith, taught me otherwise. Smith, whose advice has appeared in the Wall Street Journal,... View Details
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Olujimi Williams
Even in the earliest stages of his progress, Olujimi Williams’ career has been distinguished by his ability to find and make connections within skills, among people, and across ideas. As an undergraduate at the University of Manchester in... View Details
- 01 Jun 2004
- News
Alumni Author
9/11, the corporate accounting scandals — made me question what I wanted to do with my life. During this crisis of faith, I found the personal stories and advice that my professors delivered at the end of the term to be very... View Details
- 15 Aug 2024
- Blog Post
Learning from Mistakes and Leveraging Personal Experiences: Tiffany Kent (MBA 2001)
pivot, layoff, and career choice has underscored for me the importance of planning, learning from mistakes, and leveraging personal experiences to find meaning and purpose. If I had any advice for HBS... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- 19 Oct 2022
- News
If I Were You
some advice based on their experience. And in this episode of Skydeck, we share some of our favorite responses. READ MORE Joelle Grapfer-Kaufman (MBA 1996): Joelle Grapfer-Kaufman, class of 1996, section B. Try everything. Open your... View Details
Rick Grinnell
Engineering from MIT and an MBA from HBS. Areas to support: - General start-up foundation development - AI roadmap and talent recruiting - GTM strategy - Driving initial customer adoption - Career advice View Details
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Stephen Mathew
Coming to HBS is like... Drinking from the fountain of youth: you get the opportunity to restart your career path, dance like you've never had back pain, learn an incredible amount of fascinating knowledge, and make a whole new set of... View Details
- 22 Mar 2017
- News
Don’t give up your power
Author, singer, and Morgan Stanley vice chairman Carla Harris (MBA 1987) advises people—women in particular—to take lessons from mistakes and move on. In this interview she offers advice on respecting oneself and taking advantage of... View Details
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Leadership with purpose: Redefining success and impact with Satpal Singh (SELP—India 4, 2019) - Recruiting
Insights & Advice 05 Feb 2025 Leadership with purpose: Redefining success and impact with Satpal Singh (SELP—India 4, 2019) Satpal Singh Author Alumni tag All Industries Alumni Career Journeys India Student... View Details
- 21 Aug 2017
- Blog Post
From Germany to HBS
corporate governance or redistribution of wealth in society, a European and German perspective was incredibly valuable in the classroom. I would like to share three pieces of advice specifically for prospective German students. 1) Don’t... View Details
- 01 Sep 2016
- News
Ask the Expert: How to Build a More Diverse Board
issue as the founder and CEO of the executive search firm Trewstar, which places experienced and accomplished women on corporate boards. She offers her advice here. What tips do you have for senior female executives looking for a... View Details
- 15 May 2015
- Blog Post
Tips for Applying to Business School
Admissions team they’re often eager to know what we’re looking for in a candidate. While we outline the basics, we find it’s often more helpful for you to get advice from our current students. They’ve been there, they’ve done that, they... View Details
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Chris Wilson-Byrne
Although Chris Wilson-Byrne studied chemistry as an undergraduate, he found his first research experiences disappointing. "I realized that I liked working with people, with teams," Chris says. On the advice of friends, he... View Details
- 01 Sep 2009
- News
Remembering “Mr. Harvard”
he acquired the struggling firm of Kidder, Peabody & Co. Thus began Gordon’s 65-year career at Kidder, which he helped lead to prominence as one of the top underwriting and M&A firms in the world, while also imparting trusted financial... View Details
- 10 Sep 2024
- Blog Post
Leading with Creative Problem Solving: Ron Kurtz (MBA 1967)
Learn about the career resources available to HBS alumni through HBS Career & Professional Development As a youngster, I used to create “stores” in my driveway, selling things to other neighborhood kids.... View Details
- 24 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support
to remain working left because they could not reconcile the obligations of the career path they were on with caring for kids. Caregiving, along with higher education and healthcare delivery, has among the highest real-dollar increase in... View Details
Keywords: by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette
- 01 Oct 2001
- News
New Economy Notables: John Doerr
because if we go into business together, we'll surely get into trouble. Next, what is the vision, the technology, and are we addressing a really large unserved market? Then, is the financing plan reasonable, and finally, is there a sense of urgency? View Details
- 03 Jul 2017
- Blog Post
4 Ways HBS Alumni Utilize Baker Library
When we talk with prospective students about the MBA program we often emphasize that you’re connected to the HBS community for life. Certainly you’ll always be part of your section – but did you know alumni also have access to career... View Details
- 14 Jul 2015
- Blog Post
On the Road: Zurich, Warsaw, and Istanbul
you throughout your career and personal endeavors. What was the most valuable piece of advice offered by the alumni panel? The alumni gave countless pieces of advice to the... View Details
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Laura Mackay
Why was earning your MBA at Harvard Business School important to you? I had gotten to a point in my professional career where I was in leadership positions, yet did not have the capabilities I needed to be an effective leader. Having... View Details