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- 2014
- Book
Own Your Future: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur and Thrive in an Unpredictable Economy
By: Paul B. Brown, Charles F. Kiefer and Leonard A. Schlesinger
It used to be that if you studied and worked hard, you could be assured of an extremely satisfying career. But in a world of constant layoffs and dying industries, it has become increasingly difficult to "plan" your way to success. So what is the solution? Well, when... View Details
Brown, Paul B., Charles F. Kiefer, and Leonard A. Schlesinger. Own Your Future: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur and Thrive in an Unpredictable Economy. New York, NY: AMACOM, 2014.
- 05 Sep 2018
- Research & Ideas
The Hidden Benefit of Giving Back to Open Source Software
productivity from using the software by as much as 100 percent, when compared with free-riding competitors. "Companies that contribute and give back learn how to better use the open source software in... View Details
- 25 Aug 2016
- Blog Post
Why I Almost Didn’t Apply to HBS
visit, and I instantly knew that there was something special about this place. The case method, current students, and focus on making a difference in the world matched well with my learning style and outlook on life. Over the next few... View Details
- 05 Nov 2017
- Blog Post
What You Need to Know about SVMP
have about SVMP? “There were so many questions that ran through my head as I anticipated the week. How would I adjust to the case method? Would I be able to add value to the... View Details
- Jun 22 2018
- Tout
The HBS Difference
- 08 Apr 2002
- Research & Ideas
How to Negotiate “Yes” Across Cultural Boundaries
will enforce formal contracts just as they are expected to at home. What they may ultimately learn is that dispute resolution can look very different in different cultures. In Japan, which has a relatively... View Details
Keywords: by James K. Sebenius
- 15 Sep 2020
- News
How To Make Diversity a Reality
private equity when I was an undergrad. I didn't learn anything about private equity until I became an investment banker. You've got to start going out on college campuses where there are lots of minority... View Details
- 28 Nov 2018
- Blog Post
Making the Switch from Finance to Fitness
to bring my vision to fruition I needed to evolve as a person, both personally and professionally. I also wanted to be in an environment that... View Details
Keywords: Entertainment / Media / Sports
- 11 Aug 2022
- Research & Ideas
When Parents Tell Kids to ‘Work Hard,’ Do They Send the Wrong Message?
other people?" “How do all of these lessons about working hard potentially carry over to our beliefs about other people?” asks Ashley Whillans, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School, who co-authored the study. “If you are... View Details
- 18 Mar 2001
- Research & Ideas
Want to Be an Entrepreneur? [Part I]
tasks like perfecting their technology, learning how to manufacture it, and financing the needed investments in research, development, and marketing through a combination of product sales and venture... View Details
Keywords: by John S. Rosenberg
- 24 Jul 2018
- Blog Post
The Global Classroom: From Boston to Jakarta
learn about her experience in Jakarta through the FIELD Global Immersion (FGI) course. FIELD Global Immersion is the exciting way that we end our first year at Harvard Business School. Students have the opportunity View Details
- 04 Jun 2020
- Book
It’s Not About You: Why Leaders Need to Look Outward
to make things more efficient. What I learned along the way is that, if it weren't for the pesky people, operations would have no problems. We could make them work beautifully, but the pesky people keep... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 14 Dec 2009
- Research & Ideas
Can Entrepreneurs Drive People Movers to Success?
independently. Then I was thrilled to learn that implementation is well under way. Q: Have you ridden in a PRT? If so, how was it? A: I've ridden the Vectus test track in Uppsala, Sweden, and I've toured the... View Details
- 27 Nov 2023
- Research & Ideas
Voting Democrat or Republican? The Critical Childhood Influence That's Tough to Shake
life.” What else can we learn about voters? Technology and data availability have created new opportunities to study voter and candidate behavior. For example, researchers can now chart timelines based on... View Details
Keywords: by Ben Rand
- 2013
- Book
What You're Really Meant To Do: A Road Map for Reaching Your Unique Potential
By: Robert Steven Kaplan
How do you create your own definition of success—and reach your unique potential? Building a fulfilling life and career can be a daunting challenge. It takes courage and hard work. Too often, we charge down a path leading to "success" as defined by those around us—and... View Details
Keywords: Career Planning; Vocational Guidance; Job Satisfaction; Satisfaction; Personal Development and Career; Customization and Personalization
Kaplan, Robert Steven. What You're Really Meant To Do: A Road Map for Reaching Your Unique Potential. Boston, MA, USA: Harvard Business Review Press, 2013.
- 12 Feb 2007
- Lessons from the Classroom
‘UpTick’ Brings Wall Street Pressure to Students
simulation program that enables a classroom full of students to participate in situations that demand the sort of real-time decisions made in real-world markets. Simulations mirror historical (but disguised) examples, such as Apple... View Details
- 19 Oct 2022
- Op-Ed
Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup
Recently, I was listening to the Huberman Lab podcast where Dr. Andrew Huberman interviewed Dr. David Buss, a founding member in the field of evolutionary psychology and professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, whose... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Austin
- January 2025
- Teaching Note
AGENTS.inc: Pathways to Growth at an AI Startup
By: Frank Nagle and Susan Pinckney
Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 724-444. In 2024, AI agent startup company AGENTS.inc faced multiple strategic decisions that could shape the company’s ability to grow into the future AI agent market leader. View Details