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Jonathan Evans
greater fluency in the integrative work critical to creating cutting-edge products with sound strategy and management. And it has also underscored a deep humility for the potency of teamwork to drive impact. What are you most looking... View Details
- 03 Feb 2016
- What Do You Think?
How Do You Hire an 'Impostor'?
the right coaching in order to help to achieve a high self esteem...” Having inspired the question in the title, Joel then seemed to answer it by saying, “I think the answer lies in the demands of the role you hoped they’d fill. As a general rule, however, genuine... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 10 Mar 2021
- News
Turning Point: Coming to Cambodia
musician to get her first-ever passport for travel outside of Cambodia. In a traditionally hierarchical culture, I showed younger managers how to speak up—and I encouraged their bosses to listen. And what did I learn? I learned humility... View Details
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Commencement 2011 Address | About
will shine if you show humility. Humility as a component of character takes work. It takes constant conscious effort. It is that effort that I believe has been abandoned by so many in positions of power across all sectors of society. Your... View Details
- 12 Feb 2025
- Blog Post
How risk can be the key to a sustainable future with Sophie Levin (MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences 2022)
game-changer for me. The most valuable part was definitely the people I met, but the academic experience was equally formative.The engineering curriculum taught me the importance of humility in problem-solving—admitting what I don’t know... View Details
- 01 Dec 2007
- News
A View from the Top
as well.” Sir Martin Sorrell: “The art of thinking, writing, and listening is being lost in Western cultures. In the future, that will inhibit wisdom and growth.” Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala: “Empathy and humility are underrated... View Details
- 12 Mar 2019
- Blog Post
What I Learned in the Africa Rising Short Intensive Program
solutions in reaction to market realities rather than seeking to force-fit existing models from other markets into an African context. Winning in such an environment requires that the next generation of Africa-bound businesses display the uncommon View Details
- 16 Jan 2025
- Blog Post
Alumni Career Journey: Sophie Levin (MS/MBA 2022) - How Risk Can Be the Key to a Sustainable Future
game-changer for me. The most valuable part was definitely the people I met, but the academic experience was equally formative.The engineering curriculum taught me the importance of humility in problem-solving—admitting what I don’t know... View Details
- 06 Dec 2021
- News
Vision: Sound Science
biotech firm, an HBS Blavatnik Fellowship provided a year of funding and transitional time to spend in the lab and assemble a team of scientists, clinicians, and managers. “When you’re attempting something no one has ever done before, View Details
Keywords: Deb Blagg
- 25 May 2015
- Blog Post
RapidSOS Wins the HBS New Venture Competition
competition winnings to close to $500k). As I graduate, RapidSOS is a 17-member team with partnerships globally to bring emergency communication to the 21st Century. It’s been an incredible two years, and I can’t help but look back on it all with View Details
- 25 Mar 2021
- News
Alumni Honor Nitin Nohria and Support His Legacy
million to the School in his name. With characteristic humility and honoring a process set by his predecessor, Dean Jay Light, Nohria stressed the importance of allocating these funds to advance the future priorities of his successor,... View Details
- 02 Oct 2013
- What Do You Think?
Is Leadership an Increasingly Difficult Balancing Act?
require leaders who have a bias for listening, testing, and fast-reacting? Rather than authority figures, will they have to admit with increasing frequency that they don't have all or even very many of the answers about the future? If so, does this take us a step... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 15 Apr 2015
- Blog Post
Subverting Career Trajectories
It ended up being an easy decision.What surprised you the most about coming here?I was surprised by the humility and diversity of the students. These were some of the most interesting and inspiring people I’ve ever been around, and yet... View Details
- 19 Jun 2017
- Blog Post
Bridges: Remembering the “Why”
nature," Professor Frei said of her matrix, "runs on the opposite diagonal." But that's why being great isn't as simple as having the right answer and telling everyone about it. You don't get there without devotion to the people around you and the... View Details
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
The Digital Deck
Anand. "The online platform and course offerings that we've created reflect these principles. The goals are ambitious, and we are committed. But we're also in new territory here, so we'll need to bring a heavy dose of humility to our... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Jun 2000
- News
Books
is marked by the ability to surrender control, accept change, and make a graceful departure. Examples of success in this stage include the exit strategies of Peter Lynch and Andrew Carnegie. While the authors acknowledge the importance of View Details
- 20 Jul 2020
- News
Responding to Racism Amid a Pandemic; LGBT Alumni Take Pride Celebration Online
1999) and Craig Robinson (MBA 2002). “We recognize and embrace the unique influence and responsibility we have as the largest HBS alumni community globally. We also approach this critical initiative with deep humility and appreciation for... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 25 Apr 2014
- News
Investing in Innovation
School stronger and the leaders it educates better prepared to make a difference in the world. "As important as we believe these innovations will be, we must have the humility to accept that the world will inevitably present challenges we... View Details
- 21 Jun 2010
- Research & Ideas
Strategy and Execution for Emerging Markets
partner in progress can help companies in emerging markets, particularly multinationals coming in from more developed markets. Balance Ambition with Humility in Emerging Markets: Multinationals based in developed countries as well as... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 05 Feb 2009
- What Do You Think?
Why Can’t We Figure Out How to Select Leaders?
leader—"Builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will"—except for the fact that he has been plagued with bad decisions regarding his choices for senior management positions and... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett