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- September 25, 2023
- Book Review
Where Have All the Good Men Gone?: Book Review of 'The Two-Parent Privilege' by Melissa S. Kearney
By: Michael Luca
In 2019, 57% of U.S. children lived with two parents, down from 80% in 1980. Is the rise of single-parent households an emblem of empowerment or a sign of dwindling support for children? This article reviews a new book on the topic, discussing the decline and impact of... View Details
Luca, Michael. "Where Have All the Good Men Gone? Book Review of 'The Two-Parent Privilege' by Melissa S. Kearney." Wall Street Journal (September 25, 2023), A.17.
- 01 Jun 2023
- HBS Case
A Nike Executive Hid His Criminal Past to Turn His Life Around. What If He Didn't Have To?
prior to incarceration, and when they did have jobs, their median earnings were a mere $6,250 per year. In addition, one in 10 boys born to families in the bottom 10 percent income bracket were incarcerated... View Details
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Finance Faculty - Faculty & Research
Business Administration Camille J. Douglas Lecturer of Business Administration Wenxin Du Sylvan C. Coleman Professor of Financial Management Mark L. Egan Professor of Business Administration Benjamin C. Esty Roy and Elizabeth Simmons... View Details
- October 2020
- Case
Michael Phelps: 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'
By: Boris Groysberg, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Michael Norris
In 2020, Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, with 28 medals in various swimming events, was now retired. As he looked back on his 20+ year athletic career, he considered what had gone into making him the greatest of all time—the highs and lows,... View Details
Keywords: Mental Health; Talent and Talent Management; Training; Health; Success; Performance Improvement; Personal Development and Career; Family and Family Relationships; Sports; Competition; Sports Industry; United States; Baltimore; Arizona; Sydney; Athens; Beijing; London
Groysberg, Boris, Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Michael Norris. "Michael Phelps: 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'." Harvard Business School Case 421-044, October 2020.
- 08 Mar 2021
- In Practice
COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace. What Should Companies Do Now?
A year ago, COVID-19 forced many companies to send employees home—often with a laptop and a prayer. Now, with COVID cases subsiding and vaccinations rising, the prospect of returning to old office routines appears more possible. But will employees want to flock back to... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- Web
Middle East & North Africa - Global
Center in Istanbul in 2013, followed by offices in Dubai and Cairo. Separately an office was opened in Tel Aviv in 2016 reporting to the Europe Research Center. All play an important role in helping HBS develop View Details
- 10 Oct 2023
- News
HBS Responds to the Attacks on Israel
MESSAGE FROM DEAN SRIKANT DATAR Dear members of the HBS community, I wanted to follow up on the message I joined with Harvard’s leadership in sending last evening, and on the statement issued by President Claudine Gay earlier today. Over the past few days, I have... View Details
- 13 May 2019
- Blog Post
The Many Facets of Becoming a Mother at HBS
of the biggest challenge at HBS broadly: what do you focus your time on? There are so many options – classes, fun, networking, entrepreneurship, job searches, family, etc. – and it’s impossible to be good at more than a couple of those. ... View Details
- 19 Apr 2011
- First Look
First Look: April 19
generates these benefits. Using the empirical context of cardiovascular care within hospitals, we first examine the relationship between a hospital's level of specialization in cardiovascular care and the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- Profile
Fatima Albassam
program to advance her skills, Fatima felt that, “If I were to leave work and family for two years, I wanted the best education possible. The way they teach at HBS emulates reality. With each case, you have... View Details
- 25 Jan 2016
- Blog Post
3 Tips on Coming to HBS with a Partner
For many prospective students, attending business school is a joint venture. 30% of our students come to HBS with partners, and the school recognizes these spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, and life partners... View Details
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Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century - Leadership
energy policies and programs Stagflation cripples economy Environmental protection weakened Price controls Influence: Low 80 1980 19 Reaganomics Heavy defense and deficit spending Savings View Details
- 19 May 2009
- First Look
First Look: May 19, 2009
the United States and use this list to analyze the relationship between insider ownership and firm value. Our data have two useful features. First, since dual-class stock... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 16 Apr 2020
- Blog Post
Am I Eligible for the 2+2 Program?
We receive quite a few questions about eligibility for the 2+2 Program, so we thought we’d put together a blog post to outline the basics and share answers to some FAQs. You can also download the 2+2 Program Brochure to learn more. First... View Details
- Program
Senior Executive Leadership Program—China
Summary Today's global business environment offers many exciting prospects for talented executives and ambitious organizations. To take full advantage of emerging opportunities in China and beyond,... View Details
- 11 Feb 2002
- Research & Ideas
The Quiet Leader—and How to Be One
role models in the grand sense. But look more carefully immediately around you. Most people will find some people who are rather quiet and quite effective. In a pinch, if you've got a relationship with... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 24 Oct 2016
- Research & Ideas
Bernie Madoff Explains Himself
in history. “Madoff is an extreme case in many ways, but in other ways, he is just someone who fell prey to biases and the tendency to rationalize” Madoff’s phone-time allowance was limited, and he saved... View Details
- November 2000 (Revised March 2001)
- Case
Iggy's Bread of the World
By: Kathleen L. McGinn and Alexis Lefort
In January 1994, Igor and Ludmilla Ivanovic opened the doors of their bakery, Iggy's Bread of the World. This case describes their unusual mission statement and the way in which they try to bring a social consciousness mentality to a for-profit business. Six years... View Details
Keywords: Growth Management; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Culture; Restructuring; Family Business; Power and Influence; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Massachusetts
McGinn, Kathleen L., and Alexis Lefort. "Iggy's Bread of the World." Harvard Business School Case 801-282, November 2000. (Revised March 2001.)
- Web
Entrepreneurs-in-Residence - Entrepreneurship
San Francisco, CA Shirish Nimgaonkar Founder and CEO eBlissAI Carlos Reines Gonzalez Co-Founder RubiconMD Brooklyn, NY Kenneth Salas COO nuDesk Anthony Soohoo Venture Advisor AI Fund Jon Staff Getaway New York City & Boston, MA Shara... View Details
- 19 Oct 2022
- Op-Ed
Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup
discussion around one’s relationship with money. Most adults have very different perspectives on money and typically this is rooted in deep family or personal experiences,... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Austin