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14 Sep 2021
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Top 5 Myths About HBS

before we should be counting ourselves in. My advice to you is please count yourself in to the process. Put yourself in and have confidence that we're excited to get to know you. There truly is no one HBS profile that we're looking for.... View Details

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users. Once the monthly limit is reached at a terminal, data cannot be downloaded until the start of the next month. Please seek View Details

08 Sep 2014
Research & Ideas

The Strategic Way To Hire a Sales Team

little performance variability—because the tasks are standard, because the firm or industry has reduced variability, or because the business model limits the bandwidth of performance variance. Think about the difference between sales personnel at Nordstrom, where... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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RGE Report - Race, Gender & Equity

color who continue to be underrepresented on corporate boards. The three events featured advice from seasoned HBS alumni on how to land a corporate board seat—including ideal skills for aspiring directors, the importance of relationships... View Details

09 Nov 2023
Blog Post

The No. 1 Character Trait You Will Need to Succeed in Business

purpose is just an act of futility,” as Joe Almeida, CEO of Baxter International, explained when I asked him what advice he would give to young people who wanted to cultivate a sense of courage. “When you are inexperienced, and you're... View Details

09 Mar 2023
Blog Post

African American Student Union Spotlight on Joint Degrees

for you here, and I highly recommend reaching out to current students for support and advice during the application process. Do not self-select out, and embrace the opportunities that HBS has to offer. View Details

01 Mar 2024
News

Action Plan: Wild at Heart

At first glance, Heather Evans (MBA 1983) might not seem the likeliest candidate for a career in ecological landscaping. A former chief marketing officer and “true urbanist” (“to the extent I used to hate visiting people in the country!”), Evans spent most of her life... View Details

Keywords: Christine Speer Lejeune; gardening; entrepreneurship; sustainability

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All Functions - Recruiting

students seeking employment. In some cases, compensation is rounded to nearest thousand. See detailed pages for exact figures. Percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding. Insights & Advice 14 Jul 2023 Becca Carnahan What You Can Do to... View Details

16 Jul 2007
Research & Ideas

Understanding the ‘Want’ vs. ’Should’ Decision

Like having both an angel and a devil whispering advice in our ears, consumers often wrestle with the "want" versus "should" decision. Yes, I want to purchase that chocolate bar, but I should snack on granola instead.... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert; Retail; Entertainment & Recreation

08 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Seven Negotiation Lessons from Amazon's HQ Disaster in Queens

opportunity.” [Ongoing sequel: after the pullout and conversations with Bezos, New York Governor Cuomo sought to coax Amazon back—in line with this section’s advice to build a supportive coalition and deal with opponents. Cuomo refused to... View Details

Keywords: by James K. Sebenius; Real Estate; Construction

01 Sep 2021
Op-Ed

How Women Can Learn from Even Biased Feedback

is a well-documented phenomenon. Women are less likely to receive specific feedback tied to work outcomes, while men are more likely to get the advice they need to move to the next level of seniority in their organization. When giving... View Details

Keywords: by Francesca Gino

25 Nov 2019
Research & Ideas

When Your Passion Works Against You

might come across as off-putting. “If I’m the hiring manager, what if I think this person is going to come for my job in three years?” One piece of advice Jachimowicz has for job candidates—as well as all workers, for that matter: Never... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

22 Apr 2019
Research & Ideas

Why Salespeople Struggle at Leading

shouldn’t ever manage, Cespedes cautions. Quite the contrary; sales managers make important decisions that affect salespeople’s lives—doling out territories and quotas—and it’s hard to gain the staff’s respect if managers have never walked in their shoes. “The common... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

07 Mar 2016
Blog Post

Living Off Campus at HBS

a student living off campus I did not feel like I was at a disadvantage socially. The majority of off-campus students live within two blocks of my apartment, and many after class events take place in the bars and apartments around Harvard Square. What View Details

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Founder - Entrepreneurship

Rock Center Loan Reduction for founders who have qualified HBS loans. Meet with Entrepreneurs in Residence During the academic year, our EiRs provide startup counsel and advice to our students. These impressive entrepreneurs and investors... View Details

02 Nov 2016
Blog Post

The Benefits of a Residential Campus

A friend who just entered the Class of 2018 recently shared with me that upon letting a few mentors know about her acceptance, one of them called her immediately and said — I have only one piece of advice for you: live on campus. My... View Details

11 Dec 2023
Blog Post

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

Leahy as a parent and professional: she is building an iconic brand while doing her part to build a brighter future. The Lily Pad Strategy for Career Growth Achieving a CEO role is a goal shared by many HBS students and alumni, so we asked Leahy what View Details

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Diversity and Inclusion - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

socio-economic status, political and religious affiliation, physical or mental disability, veteran status). This section addresses some potential "blind spots" around student identities and offers advice on discussing sensitive topics... View Details

12 Dec 2005
Research & Ideas

Using the Law to Strategic Advantage

Moreover, moral and ethical considerations may decisively influence how the law is applied. As a result, purely technical legal advice is often inadequate. CEOs should be looking for lawyers with wisdom and the courage to push back if... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Legal Services

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Leadership Transitions | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

expand the size and revenues of Lehman Brothers. The firm bought Neuberger Berman in 2003 and H. A. Schupf in 2007, assuming its place in the wealth and asset management business and offering advice to institutional clients and... View Details

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