Leader Experience - Publications - Faculty & Research

04 Nov 2015
What Do You Think?

Why Does Gender Diversity Improve Financial Performance?

included those that “women have greater analytical skills and coordinate activities with much (greater) ease than men while upholding company values and strategy” (Mathews Daniel Kapito); “Having senior female leaders should lead to... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

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Online Business in Society Courses | HBS Online

Professor Rebecca Henderson Become a purpose-driven leader by learning how to influence key stakeholders and integrate values into your work to catalyze system-level change. 3 weeks, 7-9 hrs/week Enroll by April 10 $1,850 Certificate... View Details

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Sergio Velasquez-Terjesen

Sergio and his team chose not to continue the business. "But the experience was fantastic," he says. "I learned a ton about what it takes to launch an apparel line. And I discovered how much I didn’t know about... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing/Energy; Consulting

18 Mar 2019
Research & Ideas

Stuck in Commuter Hell? You Can Still Be Productive

recommend called “role-clarifying prospection”—thoughts about the tasks they’d like to accomplish during their upcoming role at work. In one study, the researchers conducted a four-week-long field experiment in which 443 participants... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

05 May 2011
What Do You Think?

How Ethical Can We Be?

pursues." Joe Schmid commented that "the 'highest behavior' any leader can expect from those they lead is the 'lowest behavior' they demonstrate." To the extent that fairness and ethical behaviors are in the eye of the... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

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Rare Disease Day – Small Numbers, Big Challenges… and Big Opportunities - Blog: Health Supplement

HBS Social Enterprise Initiative and their non-profit board resources . The team also introduced me to the Health Care Initiative, who were able to connect me to their vast network of leaders in the space. The depth of HBS’s resources for... View Details

10 Mar 2020
Research & Ideas

The Little Understood Problem Confronting Diverse Workplaces

organizational leaders rely on their own experiences and established success standards to form expectations for these workers, resulting in them feeling discouraged and unable to fit in. The paper,... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

06 Dec 2011
First Look

First Look: Dec. 6

gain strength from vulnerability: putting the past behind us and seeking honest feedback. Packed with practical advice and inspiring stories, Flying Without a Net is an invaluable resource for all leaders seeking to thrive in this age of... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

16 Aug 2004
Research & Ideas

Luxury Isn’t What It Used to Be

tasting and flavor pairings, and chocolate decoration techniques. "It involves being a leader in connoisseurship and giving our customers a real, value-added experience by learning and connecting with... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Consumer Products

22 Feb 2024
News

GCC Crossroads Aims for a Bright Future; Seattle Alumni Talk Leadership in Tech; Italy Preps for European Alumni Summit

Clubs News Clubs News Crossroads Forum Explores Future of Gulf Region More than 1,300 public and private leaders convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 30 and 31 for the Crossroads GCC Future Impact Forum, co-hosted by the HBS Club... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online

high-quality, profitable business model Discover how to conduct experiments to determine your venture’s value proposition, go-to-market strategy, and profit formula Understand and learn how to navigate the startup ecosystem to improve... View Details

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MBA Program - Alumni

Giving MBA Program Giving MBA Program Enhance Learning Ensure a transformational educational experience The MBA Program is the cornerstone of HBS’s educational offerings. Ongoing innovation in teaching and learning, as well as the... View Details

03 Nov 2021
Blog Post

Recent Grad Reflections: From Being Cold Called to Becoming a Case Protagonist

experience and thought are paramount to future success. “You can’t be what you can’t see” is a quote from Marian Wright Edelman that I think about constantly, especially since I went through the VC recruiting process so recently. Elliott,... View Details

29 Nov 2023
News

A Holiday Benefit Dinner in LA; Seattle Club Revival Underway

and leaders from Southern California. We’re expecting a great turnout and we’re optimistic that we can again offer a substantial set of scholarships.” During the dinner, several past recipients will share their View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

08 Nov 2018
Blog Post

Long Distance Relationships: What if my partner can’t join me at HBS?

Strategy team at Gympass, a fitness and well-being startup. Throughout all those years, HBS was always on my radar. I knew that to become a better leader – be it in consulting or a start-up – HBS would give me the tools to make real... View Details

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Career Support - Business & Environment

MBA Experience Career Support 1ms Opportunities to make a difference in major environmental challenges If you aspire to make a positive impact on the world, there are many opportunities to do so through a career that integrates a nuanced... View Details

26 Jun 2023
Blog Post

ClimateCAP 2023 & ClimateCAP Fellowship

witness the innovative solutions that have sprung up in the region. This experience also inspired me to develop my own venture idea, which also becomes my project in the ClimateCAP Fellowship. What inspired you to apply for the ClimateCAP... View Details

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Harvard Business School

the board of the Robert Toigo Foundation and the Howard University Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Institute. Kenneth Powell MBA 1974 Kenneth Powell is a business and social enterprise leader with a focus on enterprise and... View Details

19 Jan 2022
Blog Post

From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business

the HBS classroom, debating with and in front of 90+ incredibly smart peers in my section. How did your retail background contribute to your experience at HBS? So many ways! It could be both a blessing and a curse in the classroom.... View Details

06 May 2021
HBS Case

How Four Women Made Miami More Equitable for Startups

Arbuckle Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, their experiences permit an inside look at pushing past barriers. “I had studied Miami’s evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem for an earlier set of cases. But I saw... View Details

Keywords: by Carolyn DiPaolo

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