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30 Aug 2023
Blog Post

I’m From the South and Going Back: Why HBS Was the Best School for Me

fully plan to contribute to that progress and have my voice heard, whether as a voter or as an active corporate citizen. I'll use this last paragraph to share a piece of unsolicited advice for aspiring applicants, whether you resonate... View Details

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Events - Business & Environment

professionals in the venture capital sector focused on climate and energy investing. Panelists will share views on post-MBA opportunities and career paths, advice on navigating the job search process, and insights into industry trends.... View Details

2022
Book

O Coração do Negócio Os princípios de liderança e a chave para o sucesso

By: Hubert Joly and Caroline Lambert

A remarkable turnaround by a leader with a remarkable philosophy: Find your noble purpose. Put people at the center. Unleash human magic.
"It was fall in Minnesota. It was getting cold and we were supposed to die." This is how Hubert Joly describes the early,... View Details

Keywords: Capitalism; Leadership; Mission and Purpose; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Leading Change

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30 Sep 2019
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6 Steps to Building a Better Workplace for Black Employees

workers and offers advice to black employees who seek to advance in their careers. It also provides these recommendations for companies that are intent on building diverse workplaces: 1. Encourage employees to talk about race After two... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

07 Nov 2023
Blog Post

Get to Know the HBS Armed Forces Alumni Association

service birthday celebrations. Who leads the club? Nicholas Hanson (MBA/MPP 2024), Co-President (Admissions) "I was incredibly clueless about the MBA admissions process when applying to HBS. I never spoke to anyone in the AFAA or realized how valuable current veteran... View Details

22 Feb 2024
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Combat-Tested Cancer Coaching

Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Hi, this is Dan Morrell, host of Skydeck. When Kathy Giusti (MBA 1985) was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1996, she was overwhelmed. It was the pre-Internet era, with limited available information, but... View Details

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Networking Events - Recruiting

Event 4 Ways to Make Company Conversations Count By: Molly DeCastro & Lia Mastrogiacomo 02 May 2022 | Recruiting Insights & Advice Creating Inclusive Recruiting Events in a Time of Innovation By: Becca Carnahan 14 Jul 2020 | Recruiting... View Details

13 Jun 2022
Research & Ideas

Extroverts, Your Colleagues Wish You Would Just Shut Up and Listen

meetings, say the researchers, is a vital art that comes with big rewards. “Whatever you can do to more directly convey that you are listening and are retaining information should be helpful,” says Zlatev. Advice for the workplace The... View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds

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Providing Assessment & Feedback - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

assessing student and instructor performance. This section features advice in the following areas: Judging Success Student Performance Instructor Performance Christensen Center Tip Sheets Characteristics of Effective Case Method Teaching... View Details

16 Mar 2021
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2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Smitha Das (MBA 2018)

in this moment, when the pandemic has exposed and deepened the fragility and structural inequity of our systems, I’m inspired that the CIB could contribute to a more equitable economic recovery. What advice do you have for prospects... View Details

29 Mar 2022
Book

5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries

successful women. Zia Mody, a founding and senior partner of law firm AZB & Partners, suggests it’s not enough to just bring women into the organization; mentors must actively guide their growth. For example, her firm has a structured program in place to provide... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

13 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

Merck CEO Ken Frazier Discusses a COVID Cure, Racism, and Why Leaders Need to Walk the Talk

we've awakened to issues of racial justice and wanting to participate and contribute. And so what advice do you have for the leaders who are sincerely interested in making a difference inside of their companies and outside of their... View Details

Keywords: by Staff; Pharmaceutical

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Getting Started - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

teaching. Advice for New Case Teachers David Garvin Case method teaching requires practice. Professor Garvin offers a systematic approach to improving your teaching skills. Transcript Advice for First-time... View Details

09 Jan 2024
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Insights From Harvard Business School’s Peek Program

a better place. What advice do you have for college students considering attending Peek? I highly recommend Peek. This incredible opportunity can broaden your perspective and you will benefit from leadership lessons no matter what... View Details

13 Nov 2023
Blog Post

HBS Veteran Spotlight: Lindsey Chrismon (MBA 2025)

mistakes, celebrating successes, and always striving to do better. Because at the end of the day, the respect of my soldiers was earned, not given. "Buy a pair of cleats." This advice resonated profoundly, and the underlying principle was... View Details

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About the Center - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

qualitative course evaluation analysis on both the faculty and course level as well as for midterm feedback; advice and counsel in the areas of pre-term planning, within-term troubleshooting, post-term reflection, classroom presence... View Details

01 Dec 2023
News

Drop Everything, Read This

The Bookshelf Rick Rubin is one of the greatest music producers of all time. His book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, is about the creative process and is based on his experiences with era-defining musicians. He encourages the reader to be open to clues and... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

16 May 2023
In Practice

After Silicon Valley Bank's Flameout, What's Next for Entrepreneurs?

muted-than-expected impact of SVB’s failure indicates that many startups might be less limited by financing frictions than we thought. This is a good thing! While there are many barriers to venture growth—from challenges in getting the right View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman; Technology; Financial Services

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Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy - Recruiting

Insights & Advice 11 Dec 2023 Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy Becca Carnahan Author HBS Team tag Alumni Consumer Products / Retail Student & Alumni Stories Kyle Leahy (MBA 2011) stepped... View Details

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Our Team - Impact Investments

research examines corporate and household finance in emerging markets, with a focus on insurance, credit, and savings. He has also done extensive work on financial education in the US and emerging markets. His recent research focuses on designing and delivering View Details

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