career advice - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2005
News

A Matter of Opinion

Hayes, for advice on how “to think like a businessman.” Hayes encouraged Navasky to consider the Owner/President Management Program (OPM), an HBS Executive Education offering for family- and small-business executives. Navasky was an... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

23 Jan 2019
Blog Post

The First Five Years: '30 under 30' Edition

events. Class of 2016 Section G is the best!” What advice do you have for current HBS students interested in pursuing a career in your field? Pradhan: “Force yourself to be an outbound person and spend time... View Details

17 Jan 2019
News

The First Five Years: ‘30 Under 30’ Edition

friends. It allowed me to add a more global context to the things we were learning at campus. Also, it’s not something I get to do as often for leisure now that I am no longer a student.” Pathipati: I really enjoyed our section activities and events. Class of 2016... View Details

01 Jun 2014
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Alumni and Faculty Books for June 2014

modern economy. The alliance begins with managers acknowledging that great employees might leave the company, and with employees being honest about their own career aspirations. Imperiled by Helmut Horchler (AMP 100, 1987) (XLibris) Start... View Details

01 Jan 2006
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William H. Donaldson, MBA 1958

have to say, especially if they disagree with you.” ADVICE TO STUDENTS “Keep an open mind about what you want to do after you graduate. You may discover areas of interest that you didn't even know about before you came to HBS. And once... View Details

01 Apr 2000
News

Books

consolidation, or the personal desire for new opportunities, increased income, or a better work/life balance -- a sound road map is needed to discover the right career path. "Searching for a job is one of the most important things that... View Details

Keywords: Amy E. Dean

05 Feb 2013
First Look

First Look: Feb. 5

their subsequent career choices. Early work experiences are key among these forces. Recognizing this, youth service programs have emerged worldwide with the hope of shaping participants' future trajectories through boosting future... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

Profile

Georges F. Doriot

he preoccupied with skills. He wanted to change how people think for the rest of their careers and he largely succeeded at that.” A strong believer in the individual and in innovation, Doriot was not shy about counseling his... View Details

01 Dec 2020
News

New Releases: Alumni and Faculty Books

After graduating Cum Laude from Harvard College in 1974 and earning his MBA from the Harvard Business School in 1976, Bujalski had a successful business career as CEO of several health care services companies. His journey into... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

15 Dec 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books

John M. Lotz (MBA 1971) Pangaea Publishing Group In your lifetime, almost everyone serves in natural, informal leadership “roles:” parent, mentor, coach, teacher, husband, wife, friend, counselor, and more. In your lifetime, you will observe and judge leaders. In your... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

02 Feb 2010
First Look

First Look: Feb. 2

examples of successful and failed leaders, with stories to illustrate their experiences and the author's advice to readers who may face similar crises. Purchase this book:... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

01 Feb 2002
News

Redefining Success: Women & Work.

sugarcoated: balancing the challenges of a demanding career with motherhood. "You've got three choices," Hunt tells her students at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where she runs the Women and Public Policy Program. "You can go... View Details

Keywords: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

19 May 2020
News

Exploring the Economics of a Pandemic; Alumni Forums Draw Closer Online

virtual conversation with 50 HBSAAA members. The hour-long session focused on ways black business owners can shore up their finances in anticipation of a long period of economic uncertainty, and included advice on how to apply for loan... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Jan 2003
News

Lillian Lincoln Lambert, MBA 1969

helpful as I built my own business." COMMUNITY OUTREACH Board of Directors, HBS African-American Alumni Association Board of Visitors, Howard University School of Business Former Director, University of Maryland Foundation, Greater Washington Urban League View Details

01 Dec 2017
News

The First Five Years: Emmanuel Straschnov (MBA 2012)

way to realize that at the end of the day, planning a life and a career just won't work. It's better to make the best of the current opportunities, and see where that takes you. I guess thinking about life that way led me to join Josh on... View Details

01 Jun 2009
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Insights from the Post-Macho Workplace

culture, where being physically tough, technically infallible, and emotionally detached were no longer the most highly valued qualities. Characteristics that gained importance included a willingness to ask questions, to listen, to admit mistakes, and to acknowledge the... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Oil and Gas Extraction; Mining

01 Jun 2017
News

Six Receive 2017 HBS Alumni Achievement Award

Career path: “I have somehow always felt that where I found myself was where I wanted to be at the time. If it wasn’t, then I either got out or stirred things up.” Alter ego: McArthur was part of the inspiration for Eric Mardian, the... View Details

06 Dec 2021
News

December 2021 Alumni and Faculty Books

Edited by Margie Kelley Welcome to the USA! You’re Hired! By Betsy Cohen (MBA 1978) Constead Press In this book author and economic development innovator Betsy Cohen presents wisdom from a dozen experts in career development and job... View Details

12 Apr 2016
First Look

April 12, 2016

company examples such as eBay, Lending Club, and Airbnb to offer practical advice for avoiding those hazards. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=50940 April 2016 Harvard Business Review Culture Is Not the... View Details