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- November 2017
- Case
Passion and Strategy: Novozymes' Embrace of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
By: Andy Zelleke and Emilie Billaud
This case explores the sustainability efforts at Novozymes, the world's largest and oldest producer of industrial enzymes. In 2015, the Danish company became the world’s first company known to have crafted a new corporate strategy based on the United Nations... View Details
Keywords: Corporate Governance; Transformation; Environmental Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Mission and Purpose; Business and Shareholder Relations; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Business Strategy; Organizational Culture; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Biotechnology Industry; Europe; Denmark
Zelleke, Andy, and Emilie Billaud. "Passion and Strategy: Novozymes' Embrace of the UN Sustainable Development Goals." Harvard Business School Case 318-088, November 2017.
- 01 Mar 2021
- Blog Post
Exploring Career Passions through Short Intensive Programs – Moving Beyond Direct to Consumer
a faculty member’s area of expertise or passion. We caught up with Professor Len Schlesinger, who taught the Moving Beyond Direct to Consumer (DTC) SIP with Matt Higgins of RSE Ventures. They designed this SIP to serve as a launch pad for View Details
- May 2014
- Article
From Purpose to Impact: Figure Out Your Passion and Put It to Work
By: Nick Craig and Scott Snook
We offer opinions on leadership. A need is seen for executives to have a strong belief in the purpose of their lives as individuals and within an organization to be effective leaders and to accomplish their personal goals. Executives are urged to examine their lives to... View Details
Keywords: Leadership
Craig, Nick, and Scott Snook. "From Purpose to Impact: Figure Out Your Passion and Put It to Work." Harvard Business Review 92, no. 5 (May 2014): 105–111.
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
Pursuing a passion to educate the public about the natural world
Roger Sant (MBA 1960), cofounder and chairman emeritus of AES Corporation, talks about his support for educating the public about oceans and the environment. (Published April 2014) View Details
- 12 Jun 2025
- News
Showing Passion for Your Job Is Good for Your Career—if You’re a Man
- 24 Apr 2014
- News
A passion for the sea doubles the percent of ocean set aside for conservation
Ernesto Bertarelli (MBA 1993), an America’s Cup–winning sailor and avid scuba diver, understands the importance of protecting marine ecosystems. The former owner and CEO of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Serono has provided funding for the Chagos Island... View Details
- August 2005
- Supplement
The Passion of the Christ: An Interview with Bob Berney, President of Newmarket Films
By: Anita Elberse and John A. Quelch
Keywords: Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Elberse, Anita, and John A. Quelch. "The Passion of the Christ: An Interview with Bob Berney, President of Newmarket Films." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 506-702, August 2005.
- Web
Losing Passion for Your Job? Why Quitting Might Be the Right Move | Working Knowledge
Career and Workplace Losing Passion for Your Job? Why Quitting Might Be the Right Move Featuring Jon M. Jachimowicz . By Kara Baskin on July 7, 2025 . Many people are afraid to give up a career that has lost its luster, but quitting can... View Details
- May 2024 (Revised February 2025)
- Case
Choosing the Course of Passion: Brooke Boyarsky Pratt at knownwell
By: Jon M. Jachimowicz and Alexis Lefort
Brooke Boyarsky Pratt (HBS ’13) enjoyed considerable success in her early career, quickly climbing the ranks to associate partner at McKinsey, and later becoming an executive vice president at Berkadia, a Berkshire Hathaway portfolio company. Throughout these years,... View Details
Keywords: Passion; Career; Career Planning; Purpose; Personal Development and Career; Mission and Purpose; Identity; Business Startups; Health Care and Treatment; Health Disorders; Growth and Development Strategy; Market Entry and Exit; Health Industry; United States
Jachimowicz, Jon M., and Alexis Lefort. "Choosing the Course of Passion: Brooke Boyarsky Pratt at knownwell." Harvard Business School Case 424-040, May 2024. (Revised February 2025.)
- August 2005
- Supplement
The Passion of the Christ: An Interview with Bob Berney, President of Newmarket Films (video)
By: Anita Elberse and John A. Quelch
Elberse, Anita, and John A. Quelch. "The Passion of the Christ: An Interview with Bob Berney, President of Newmarket Films (video)." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 506-701, August 2005.
- Web
Student Spotlight: From Nigeria to HBS: Reigniting My Passion for Healthcare Innovation - Blog: Health Supplement
Health Health Care Entrepreneurship Health Care Innovation Health Care Investment Health Care at HBS Insurance/payor Medical devices/diagnostics Precision Medicine Public Health Women's Health 07 Feb 2025 Student Spotlight: From Nigeria to HBS: Reigniting My View Details
- 20 Apr 2017
- Blog Post
Why I Love My Job: Ching Ching Chen On Her Passion For the Music Industry
Universal Music Group in their Corporate Development & Strategy team. Though I have always been passionate about music, I had no industry experience prior to my internship, so the opportunity to sit at the corporate center and touch... View Details
Keywords: Entertainment / Media / Sports
- March 2024
- Supplement
Toby Norman: Is Passion Enough for Simprints to Thrive? Decision: Mexico Deal vs. Open Source
Jachimowicz, Jon M. "Toby Norman: Is Passion Enough for Simprints to Thrive? Decision: Mexico Deal vs. Open Source." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 424-708, March 2024.
- 6 Oct 2021
- Talk
How to Transition In and Out of Work
How to keep home and work separate while working remotely. Some remote employees miss their commute, with several even creating a fake commute to turn off work at the end of a long workday. Expert Jon Jachimowicz explains how to maximize the positive lifestyle benefits... View Details
Jachimowicz, Jon M. "How to Transition In and Out of Work." Headspace, Boston, MA, October 6, 2021.
- Nov 07 2022
- Testimonial
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- 16 Feb 2024
- Research & Ideas
Is Your Workplace Biased Against Introverts?
Managers almost universally say they want to see passion in their employees. Yet sometimes, they can’t spot it when it’s right in front of them. Extroverted employees are more likely to be considered View Details
Keywords: by Ben Rand
- 13 Apr 2015
- News
How Bill Gates' singular focus both helped and hurt Microsoft
- 28 Nov 2018
- HBS Seminar
Jon Jachimowicz, Columbia University
- December 2022
- Article
Divergence Between Employer and Employee Understandings of Passion: Theory and Implications for Future Research
By: Jon M. Jachimowicz and Hannah Weisman
There is an increasingly prevalent expectation in contemporary society that employees be passionate for their work. Here, we suggest that employers and employees can have different understandings of passion that potentially conflict. More specifically, we argue that... View Details
Keywords: Employee Relationship Management; Human Capital; Performance Effectiveness; Management Style
Jachimowicz, Jon M., and Hannah Weisman. "Divergence Between Employer and Employee Understandings of Passion: Theory and Implications for Future Research." Research in Organizational Behavior 42 (December 2022).
- Jan 30 2023
- Testimonial