Presence - Publications - Faculty & Research

W. Jeremiah Sanders III

technological breakthroughs. In an industry characterized by many leadership transitions, Sanders has been a stalwart competitor and pioneering presence in Silicon Valley for over three decades. He was named the best CEO in the... View Details

Keywords: Computers & Electronics

01 Jun 2013
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Start Me Up

business or a social enterprise track, the fledgling companies pitched everything from early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis technology to environmentally friendly lodging. Below, the four that the competition's alumni judges—plucked from the start-up and nonprofit... View Details

Keywords: contests; awards; infographic

01 Sep 2020
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Giving Amazon the Boot

direct-to-consumer brands are bypassing Amazon from the get-go. “What I have learned from talking to hundreds of our merchants is that when they start a business, it’s really an expression of themselves. And it’s important for their online or physical View Details

Keywords: Lisa Scanlon Mogolov; Miscellaneous Store Retailers; Retail Trade

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Asia Pacific - Global Activities 2020

programs and events. Students from the region contribute to the vibrancy of the HBS community and bring their unique perspectives to the classroom. HBS Engagement Across the Region The Harvard Shanghai Center and HBS Asia-Pacific Research Center in Hong Kong help... View Details

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Simon Belsham

Did the tree really notice me? Last summer I stood high-up in the shady branches of a giant African Baobab in Botswana, feeling so small in the presence of something so grand and old. 150 years ago English missionaries would leave... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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The art of thinking creatively

presence was the only thing missing at HBS when I went there,” says Schwartz, founder and CEO of Onex Corp., a Toronto-based private-equity and investment firm. “I wanted to change that.” Offices at Onex, which invests in everything from... View Details

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About the Collection | About

About the Collection Schwartz Art Collection Gerald Schwartz believes the presence of provocative art promotes creative thinking, remembering that “artistic presence was the only thing missing at HBS when I... View Details

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Harnessing Social Media for Thought Leadership, Networking, and Job Searching

LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Klout, Hootsuite, Blogs #Overwhelmed? The world of social media for business professionals is getting increasingly complex. Sasha Grinshpun, HBS MBA 2002 and founder/ executive coach at sasha360.com, will provide the best-in-class... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Leading the way in times of crisis

Joe Lhota (MBA 1980) is the kind of courageous, steady presence you want at your side when crisis hits. Consider Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, when New York City’s streets, tunnels, and subway lines were flooded, and power was cut to... View Details

01 Feb 2001
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Teele Hall Dedication

Dean. HBS Dean Kim B. Clark recalled Dean Teele's contributions to the growth of the School and noted that Teele Hall is an important fixture as HBS and the University begin to expand their presence on the Boston side of the Charles. Also... View Details

Keywords: Stanley F. Teele; Construction of Buildings; Construction

01 Apr 2022
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Nancy Lane Remembered

Times notes, the Studio Museum “became the nation’s first Black or Hispanic institution to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.” “Nancy will be remembered for her warm presence and extraordinary contributions not only to... View Details

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Clare Hawthorne

leadership: "making others better as a result of your presence — and making sure that impact lasts in your absence." But I know that making others better is not just about efficiency; to feel satisfied, I'll need to ensure the... View Details

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Alexandra Minnis

seasoned champion. As my best friend in equine form, riding Cintara was like being in the presence of a military drillmaster with the finicky flare of a teenager. My admiration for her beauty and ability was only matched by my fear of her... View Details

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HBS Art Program & Collections | Baker Library

Schwartz (MBA 1970) believes the presence of provocative art promotes creative thinking, stating, “Artistic presence was the only thing missing at HBS when I went there. I wanted to change that.” The C.... View Details

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Judy D'Agostino

among family, I remained an outsider; even as I endured the inconveniences of power cuts and well water, I was a Westerner. My stays were time-bound, my presence ephemeral. I am American.I pledged allegiance to the flag each morning, and... View Details

17 Apr 2014
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A Family Investment

Reunion. “I wanted to help HBS continue to have an impact on people,” says Özyeg in of his gift, which will support the School’s new research center in Istanbul. “Turkey is a region ripe for study,” he observes. “I have no doubt that incredible case materials will come... View Details

07 Jan 2020
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Models of Success

of success. The students enrolled in the inaugural cohort of Trey Athletes have what Feickert calls “the ingredients”—the athletic potential to play in college, a good presence in the locker room, and the ability to compete in the... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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One by one, connecting veterans to opportunities

graduate and intern, to review more than a hundred LinkedIn profiles, helping former servicemen and women revise their online presence for optimal career advantage. “Technically, we made over a hundred or so profiles, but each person we... View Details

25 Apr 2014
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In emerging economies, business opportunities provide lessons in leadership

students participate in HBS's mission of making a difference in the world. "We saw it when we talked to young kids about their lives, ambitions, and ways they could make their dreams happen," Leach says. "Our presence in these countries... View Details

24 Apr 2014
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For African farmers looking to escape poverty, honey brings sweet success

has a presence in eight countries where its mission is “to prepare individuals for constructive and exemplary leadership roles, and shape public and private policies, through strength in research and excellence in education, all dedicated... View Details

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