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- 07 Sep 2021
- News
Alumni Perspective: The Morning After 9/11
dictates that success often derives from predictable patterns so that people know how to plan and where to follow. But twenty years after sitting through her class that morning, I can confidently say that I’ll never forget the lesson... View Details
- 13 Nov 2007
- Research & Ideas
Six Steps for Reinvigorating America
Q: Throughout your career you've talked about confidence, the power of confidence. But the portrait you paint of America and Americans today doesn't look like a very confident people. A: I think we can restore confidence. We need more... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 03 May 2016
- First Look
First Look, May 3, 2016
tender offer and the urging of several activist investors and sold their firm to the smaller Dollar Tree chain. Dreiling could not help but revisit some of the key decisions he and the rest of the board had made in their pursuit of Family Dollar. From a governance... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Apr 1997
- News
HBS Conferences Explore Range of Issues
you have performed much more than adequately to have lasted so long; and a confidence that having come this far, you are well prepared to meet all future challenges." "The nation's business community," Graves said, "continues to reserve... View Details
- Profile
Fangfang Wang
a stronger leader. The school cultivates the confidence and courage you need to do the things you want.” Although she has compelling ambitions, Fangfang believes that attending HBS means more than just acquiring tools or talents. “If... View Details
- Profile
Eric Sonnier
right fit. Any business school will teach you the fundamentals of business, but HBS teaches you how to think, how to approach a problem, and how to draw conclusions from limited data that you feel confident sharing with ninety other... View Details
- 01 Jun 2001
- News
HBS Press Books in Brief
Space explains how traditional companies can adapt their bricks-and-mortar legacies to complement and bolster their online ventures. It is a hands-on guide that will give leaders the insight and confidence to operate successfully in both... View Details
- 01 Jun 2009
- Lessons from the Classroom
The Challenges of Investing in Science-Based Innovation
decision? Yes. Research by its nature is almost futuristic. So how do you have confidence that an investment is going to have an impact in the time frame that you need it, if ever?" "The rules haven't been written yet in this... View Details
- 13 Oct 2015
- Blog Post
LGBTSA Spotlight: Alterrell Mills
LGBT students and whom their current network may not be able to answer. Knowing that your partner can and is encouraged to attend all section events and join HBS clubs is a huge boost of confidence and having an accurate portrayal of the... View Details
- 24 Sep 2021
- Blog Post
Is the MBA Worth It? Hear What Recent HBS Grads Have to Say (Part 2)
couldn't have arrived where I am without HBS. From a personal standpoint, I've had the confidence to take risks and be the leader in the room because HBS prepared me to be. From students to faculty, I met some of the people who I am the... View Details
- 15 May 2015
- Blog Post
Tips for Applying to Business School
thinking about what skills you’ll need to succeed at each stage. After putting myself through that exercise, I became confident that an MBA was the best path for me. Think hard about how you’ll be able to make a unique contribution to... View Details
- 01 Jun 2003
- News
Batten Gift to Support Residential Campus
gift will ensure the continuation of the School’s unique residential campus, where living, classroom, office, and gathering spaces create a powerful community. “I believe education is the best means for developing human potential,” said Batten. “HBS gave me the View Details
Keywords: Jeffrey L. Cruikshank
- 02 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
Paul’s Sabbatical Story: Hypothesis-Testing by Sabbaticals
that he’s willing to take risks to find out what he believes in. “Before my first sabbatical I was terrified that time off would lead me to fall behind in my career. After six sabbaticals I am confident that time off is what I need to be... View Details
- 11 Mar 2001
- Research & Ideas
Wired and Black: Focus on Careers
schedule at HBS for the first time in years. Such companies, he added, are confident that their compensation packages, opportunities, and support systems rival newer, hotter companies. Larger companies appreciate the benefits of an... View Details
Keywords: by Carrie Levine
- 12 May 2015
- Blog Post
"Every Day at HBS is a Gift"
to whom I can turn in the future when I need to seek advice. I’ve launched a business and done consulting projects in countries with completely different cultures. I’ve learned about who I am and how I can contribute to making the world a better place, and been given... View Details
- 01 Nov 2019
- Blog Post
Confronting Climate Change in the Classroom and Beyond
effective. Bringing a diverse set of perspectives to the table and having rigorous debate and exploration of these questions, as we do in our classrooms, is the way to go. We can never lose sight of the environmental challenge in front of us. How we go about best... View Details
- 20 May 2020
- Blog Post
Jeff Surette and Mike Peters: A Winning Team at TB12
“We have spent a lot of time over the past couple of years laying the foundation for growth. There are pieces of our business that would be easier to scale, but no part is more representative of Tom’s experience than our body coaches,” Surette says. “We have focused... View Details
- 31 Mar 2022
- Blog Post
Setting Interns Up for Success at a Startup
employee number five at Mori, at a point in time when every single employee made a huge impact for better or for worse. Now we’re approaching 60 people, but we’re still small enough so that any miss-hire hurts. Internships and co-ops allow us to feel more View Details
- Profile
Brittani Rettig
on-the-fly decisions in front of classes of more than 80 students as I lead them through a workout. In both the HBS classroom and my fitness class, I never fully know what to expect, but I do the best I can to remain confident and give it... View Details
- 28 May 2019
- News
Broken Link
is planning to sunset EducationSuper-Highway at the end of August 2020 and says he’s confident they’ll reach their goal of connecting 99 percent of schools before then. That doesn’t mean he’s underestimating the challenge in the year... View Details