Fitness - Publications - Faculty & Research

08 Nov 2018
Blog Post

Career Choices for the Class of 2018

that MBAs are typically drawn to, such as rotations and leadership development programs, we also see that 43% are the only 2018 HBS hire for their organization and are interested in paving their own way on a new path. What does all this data mean? There is a place out... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

Portrait Project

Wilson Kyi

would do anything for my parents. In high school, I noticed my mom’s health declining due to lack of exercise. I was determined to gift her a Wii Fit. I drove to twenty Best Buy stores to buy and resell the fitness game for a profit on... View Details

Portrait Project

Noah Brodsky

bit better understanding of how we each fit in the shrinking world around us. Travel brings us around the globe, but Hospitality connects us to the places we go. I believe hotels have the power to change the world. I will change hotels. View Details

10 Aug 2015
News

Leveraging Veterans’ Competitive Advantage

employers are looking for.” Like recent college graduates and other young job seekers, however, veterans new to the civilian job market often lack networking skills and an awareness of opportunities that may fit their qualifications. To... View Details

25 Apr 2014
Blog Post

Get the Scoop on Date Release at HBS

made by lottery. We will then send email confirmations by May 29th.Still have questions? If you any questions feel free to reach out to your industry recruiting coordinator to discuss which events and interview dates might be a good fit... View Details

Profile

Naeill Leigh

becoming part of Russia. Our discussions in class became subjects for headlines. How do your HBS ambitions fit into the big picture of the world beyond? I have a background in engineering and science, mostly in sales, product-management,... View Details

Keywords: Tech; Financial Services

Profile

Andrew Kletzing

the group and in South Korea in general made me determined to find a career that gives me similar opportunities for leadership development." Encouraged by an open environment "HBS," says Andrew, "is a natural fit for... View Details

25 Feb 2020
News

3-Minute Briefing: Ellen Pao (MBA 1998)

groups that don’t fit the VC mold. There is no magic set of experiences that makes you a great venture capitalist. I filed a gender discrimination suit against Kleiner Perkins because I had tried everything else. It seemed like a lawsuit... View Details

Keywords: April White; photo by Eric Millette

Larissa Bifano

computer databases, solid state devices and wireless positioning systems; medical technologies, including cancer treatment therapies, health and fitness monitoring and implantable devices; and various other technologies including... View Details

25 Jun 2024
News

On the Move: Alexis DePree (MBA 2007)

When Nordstrom announced the promotion of Alexis DePree (MBA 2007) to COO in early June, media outlets noted DePree’s expanded, end-to-end role in managing operations and customer experience in an increasingly complex retail environment. DePree joined Nordstrom in... View Details

Keywords: retail; customer service; supply chain management; career experience; Retail Trade

01 Jun 2007
News

A Class All His Own

It doesn’t seem right that F. Gorham Brigham Jr. (MBA 1939) should drive to the Bulletin’s offices in Teele Hall to discuss his 58 years (and counting) as class secretary. After so many years of service, it would be much more fitting for... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services; Finance

Portrait Project

Zhongjue (Drew) Chen

London. Over the next couple of months, I struggled to learn English, to understand British culture, and to simply fit in. As the only Chinese person in my school, I was bombarded with questions about China from my classmates and I always... View Details

01 Dec 2016
News

Inside the Bestseller List with James Andrew Miller

the curtains.” Miller’s new book fits that successful mold—but comes with a marketing challenge. Powerhouse is about Creative Artists Agency, a powerful force in the entertainment industry but a lesser-known brand than SNL or ESPN. He... View Details

13 Nov 2000
Research & Ideas

Corporate Venturing: Entrepreneurship on the Inside

unnatural." Going For The Right Fit "You have to recognize the skills that you have, while valuable in one setting, may not be the perfect fit — and go for the perfect fit," Latoff added.... View Details

Keywords: by Kenneth Liss

06 Jan 2021
Research & Ideas

Unexpected Exercise Advice for the Super Busy: Ditch the Rigid Routine

Months of binge watching, doom scrolling, home schooling, and stress eating have left many people more determined than ever to start a new fitness regimen in January. Even a global pandemic that is closing gyms and keeping people indoors... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

21 Oct 2021
News

DraftKings Backs New VC Firm

Media Partners, cofounded by Bob Higgins (MBA 1970)—who said the opportunities for sports and fitness today were “almost like 1980s venture capital. There are a lot of interesting things going on, but it’s not overwhelmed with capital.”... View Details

01 Mar 2008
News

The Last Frontier

have...is that people like me. The other is that my logic is impeccable. My life, my death, my control.” The article noted, “Gardner does not live like a man waiting to die” as he works out regularly and prepares to climb Mt. Rainier. The awkward physical symptoms of... View Details

Keywords: William Booth Gardner; MBA 1963; physician-assisted suicide; Government; Health, Social Assistance

Portrait Project

Barr Even

“Some people were born to run marathons, but most of us weren’t. Some of us were born to work long hours, but you – you weren’t.” Six months out of college at my first job in investment banking, I started to get shooting pains down my arms. Terrified of losing my job,... View Details

09 Jan 2020
Blog Post

Set Your Recruiting Vision for 2020

job postings. Access the Resume Databases free of charge to find candidates whose interests and experiences are a fit for your team. Get the word out through relevant student clubs. There are over 50 career related clubs on campus;... View Details