Best Self - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2018
News

Lighting the Way

to believe that all things are possible and that your assets can be key differentiators in a sea of overachievers,” she says. “Determine what anchors you and leverage what sets you apart, and then go boldly into your future with confidence that you have what it takes... View Details

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David Soled

to call classmates, friends, and mentors; a broader sense of self and responsibility to leave an impact in the world; and an even bigger drive to accomplish things I didn't even know I was capable of. Oh, and I will definitely be leaving... View Details

12 Oct 2016
Research & Ideas

Break the Rules of How Business is Done

letter outlines very clearly where a new hire will sit in the organization and what their first week of work will look like. They have transformed the on-boarding process by starting with the offer letter vs. waiting for a new employee to sign and come on board.... View Details

Keywords: by Julia B. Austin

11 Feb 2002
Research & Ideas

Guts and Bliss: The Entrepreneur’s Journey

sense of self to the business and all its ups and downs. Taking some time away with a loved one, she said, will not only be personally beneficial but will also "lead you to the best ideas for your... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

15 Dec 2024
News

On The Case

in a range of settings across the globe. And they see what it takes for leaders to build organizations in which everyone can bring their best self to work.” Show and Tell “The toughest challenge in case... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Educational Support Services; Educational Services

23 Oct 2019
News

After the Storm

inappropriate behavior and misconduct with Noble alumni, and the board appointed Jones as his replacement. Now a year into the role, Jones talks to Associate Editor Jen Flint about how she faced the challenge of taking over an organization in crisis—and found her... View Details

Keywords: Elementary and Secondary Schools; Educational Services

15 May 2015
Blog Post

Tips for Applying to Business School

Marr (MBA 2016), Molly Palmersheim (MBA 2016), Sam Travers (MBA 2016), and Matt Fujisawa (MBA 2016) had to say about applying to business school. Be your genuine self Stephanie: Be honest and genuine. I spent a lot of time reflecting on... View Details

19 Oct 2022
News

If I Were You

society is, and how I can bring my authentic self to the world, how I don’t have to be anyone else, how I don’t have to try to fit in, and so that would be my advice. Like, look inwards, be yourself, bring your authentic self, don’t be... View Details

05 Dec 2016
Blog Post

5 Pieces of Advice for Applying to HBS

Marr (MBA 2016), Sam Travers (MBA 2016), Ryan Hansen (MBA 2017), Leslie Moser (MBA 2015), Terrance Rogers (MBA 2017), and Peter Nolan (MBA 2017) had to say about applying to business school. 1. Be your authentic self Stephanie: Be honest... View Details

26 Apr 2022
Blog Post

How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Vasilis Mornto

prospective MBA students considering 2+2? Start thinking as early as possible about what drives you as a person and what you would bring to the HBS classroom—it is much harder than it sounds. Also, reach out to current and/or former HBS students for advice and guidance... View Details

03 Sep 2014
What Do You Think?

Who Should Choose Your Boss?

decisions." Mason Oghenejobo said that the solution lies in selecting the leader who will meet or surpass the aspirations of key stakeholders. "Board members need not be the only persons involved." According to Karen Caswelch, "the person that the... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Food & Beverage

27 Apr 2021
Blog Post

There Are No HBS People, Just People Who Happen to Go to HBS

hosted at my school. I learned that chemical engineers create fragrances, lotions, and my favorite, skincare. It was the best of both worlds, science and beauty. I knew immediately I wanted to pursue chemical engineering. However, there... View Details

27 Mar 2019
News

Life Is a Startup

to talk to Wasserman and started the conversation by saying that he was never going to be a founder. He wasn’t there to talk about how to get his great idea off the ground. The Founder’s Dilemmas course, he said, had changed his marriage. He was essentially taking all... View Details

15 Mar 2021
Blog Post

Be Unapologetically Yourself: Interview with Singer-Songwriter and Banking Strategist Andrea Mendoza

led her to joining BCG as a consultant after graduation and gaining valuable experience across a range of sectors. At BCG, Mendoza continued to bring her authentic self to her work and surrounded herself with colleagues who did the same.... View Details

01 Mar 2025
News

Alumni and Faculty Books

Edited by Margie Kelley Borders and the Self By Chinwe Ajena-Sagna (MBA 2003) Masobe Books “Who are you?” Every border tells a story. Every story has its origins. Tracing a cultural lineage from the beginnings of Igbo history in the ninth... View Details

26 Aug 2014
First Look

First Look: August 26

pursuit of emotional support or friendship, and unlike social ties that emerge spontaneously, instrumental networking in pursuit of professional goals can impinge on an individual's moral purity-a psychological state that results from viewing the View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

09 Jan 2020
Blog Post

Navigating Grey in the Ever-Evolving Tech Community

Leadership Development (ALD) discussion group for some of the most stimulating, vulnerable, and raw conversations I had while in business school. In a world in which your professional and personal lives are inextricably linked, the ability to be your authentic View Details

18 Feb 2021
Blog Post

SIPs in 2021

authentic self in the c-suite. It was the best and most refreshing class. It was reaffirming, it was real, and it provided me with strength.” The class was an illustration of great leadership, says Frei.... View Details

20 Dec 2016
Research & Ideas

The 10 Most Popular 'Cold Call' Podcasts

your best self forward. The Key to Keeping Resolutions? Betting Against Yourself Leslie John It’s been a few months since many of us made New Year’s resolutions. Have you stuck with yours? Professor... View Details

Keywords: Re: Multiple Faculty

22 Oct 2013
First Look

First Look: October 22

expenditures on teammates lead to better performance in both sports teams in Canada and pharmaceutical sales teams in Belgium. These results suggest that a minor adjustment to employee bonuses-shifting the focus from the self to... View Details