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- 23 Dec 2014
- First Look
First Look: December 23
feeling anxious shapes intrapsychic aspects of cognition, much less is known about how anxiety affects interpersonal aspects of cognition. Here, we examine the influence of incidental experiences of anxiety... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 06 Oct 2014
- Research & Ideas
Why Businesses Need a Language Strategy
leading their teams in a way that ensures there's equity of contribution and evaluation. There's a great deal of performance anxiety in global organizations, where people are worried about how they are being appraised, whether it is on... View Details
Keywords: Re: Tsedal Neeley
- 09 Oct 2019
- Research & Ideas
For Better Ideas, Bring the Right People to the Brainstorm
can help make those with social anxiety more comfortable by interviewing them on their own turf or using icebreakers before a conversation, turning an introvert into a temporary extrovert open to sharing ideas and producing a more... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 02 May 2000
- Research & Ideas
Leading Professional Service Firms
It's a funny image that touches the underlying anxiety some firm leaders express about managing and maximizing human resources. When their people get on the elevator at night, there's no guarantee they'll be back the next day. More than... View Details
- 19 Feb 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, February 19, 2019
identity-holders away from options they would have preferred in the absence of that appeal. Mitigating the Negative Effects of Customer Anxiety Through Access to Human Contact By: Shell, Michelle A., and Ryan W. Buell Abstract— It is a... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 21 Aug 2000
- Lessons from the Classroom
Under the Magnifying Glass: The Benefits of Being a Case Study
also extremely flattering to be studied. "To have a case written about us by Harvard," noted one executive at the conference, "is an added value to our brand." The process, of course, can also precipitate doubts, fears and View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 11 May 2020
- Op-Ed
Immigration Policies Threaten American Competitiveness
It is no secret that immigration has reshaped American innovation. Immigrants are the backbone of America’s most innovative industries, provide a quarter of our patent applications, and are numerous among our science and engineering superstars. Taken from World... View Details
Keywords: by William R. Kerr
- 20 Apr 2020
- Book
Why COVID-19 Raises the Stakes for Healthy Buildings
industries, but especially in travel and hospitality. Increasingly, Macomber postulates, savvy business leaders and landlords will begin to leverage healthier indoor spaces as recruitment tools and sources of competitive advantage. View Details
- 09 Apr 2014
- Research & Ideas
A Playbook for Small-Business Job Creation
government can work together to create jobs.” "We've made a lot of progress on the macroeconomic front: deficit reduction, balancing the budget, what the Fed is doing, and tax policy reform," says Mills. "But that doesn't fully address the economic View Details
- 27 Jul 2015
- Research & Ideas
The ‘Promotion’ That Makes You Feel Bad
to understand that employees on the favored side of a policy shift could experience anxiety or insecurity, even though it seems counterintuitive. "They know about those who are disfavored, but seldom do they recognize that those who are... View Details
Keywords: by Roberta Holland
- 14 Oct 2013
- Research & Ideas
Time that Government Reopens for Business
it may take them some time to get over their financial anxiety even after the shutdown has been settled. In addition, programs like Head Start and nutrition assistance, targeted at the disadvantaged, are put on hold, something that... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Aisner
- 12 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
Solving COVID'S Mental Health Crisis
self-quarantine in sometimes unsafe home environments, anxiety about the virus and re-openings, and disconnection from treatment all are triggers and will contribute to substantial increases in substance use disorder (SUD) cases,... View Details
- 15 May 2020
- Research & Ideas
Find Your Pragmatic Path through Radical Uncertainty
“I’m here for you.” The point may seem trite but it reflects the importance of our ability to trust in our relationships. We each should do our best to keep our relationships reliable and predictable, to be someone on whom others can count during the incredible... View Details
- 13 Oct 2010
- First Look
First Look: October 13, 2010
that confidence in your proposal dies. Fearmongering: Critics catalyze irrational anxieties about your idea. Character assassination: They slam your reputation and credibility. Smart, practical, and filled with useful advice, Buy-In... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 05 Nov 2021
- Op-Ed
How to Tap the Talent Automated HR Platforms Miss
As the global staffing shortage grinds on, corporate recruiters everywhere are relying on their online hiring platforms and automated systems to deliver the candidates they need. Too often, these tools will fail them, sidelining many qualified workers in the process.... View Details
Keywords: by Joseph B. Fuller
- 04 Jun 2013
- First Look
First Look: June 4
regressions should be complemented by realized-returns regressions. Download working paper: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1967706 Cases & Course Materials Harvard Business School Case 713-074 Currency Wars In February 2013, the G-20 finance ministers met in Moscow,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Nov 2024
- In Practice
Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times
strikes dampened hiring, employers still created fewer jobs than economists expected, according to reports. Losing one's job can be a shock, raising questions like: “Should I start my own business?” and “What about my benefits?” For managers and employees who remain,... View Details
- 15 Dec 2015
- First Look
December 15, 2015
findings and advice. Anxiety leads to poor outcomes. You will be less nervous about negotiating, however, if you repeatedly practice and rehearse. You can also avoid anxiety by asking an outside expert to... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 24 Jun 2002
- Research & Ideas
Building ’Brandtopias’—How Top Brands Tap into Society
anxieties about masculine identity by providing an affirmative, if sassy, alternative. These ads increased sales by 40 million cases. From 1993 onward, said Holt, Mountain Dew has led the carbonated soft drinks category in share growth,... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 05 Sep 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, September 5, 2017
standard errors, balanced panel). Three subsequent experiments involving American and Indian participants established the causal effect of psychologically experiencing a polluted vs. clean environment on unethical behavior. Consistent with our theoretical perspective,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne