Voting Democrat or Republican? The Critical Childhood Influence That's Tough to ShakeVoting Democrat or Republican? The Critical Childhood Influence That's Tough to Shake   

Candidates might fixate on red, blue, or swing states, but the neighborhoods where voters spend their teen years play a key role in shaping their political outlook, says research by Vincent Pons. What do the findings mean for the upcoming US elections? 
27 Nov 2023  |  Research & Ideas

Leadership 

What Will It Take to Confront the Invisible Mental Health Crisis in Business?

by Kara Baskin
  • 09 NOV 2023
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  • HBS Case
The pressure to do more, to be more, is fueling its own silent epidemic. Lauren Cohen discusses the common misperceptions that get in the way of supporting employees' well-being, drawing on case studies about people who have been deeply affected by mental illness.

Did You Hear What I Said? How to Listen Better

by Michael Blanding
  • 06 NOV 2023
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  • Research & Ideas
People who seem like they're paying attention often aren't—even when they're smiling and nodding toward the speaker. Research by Alison Wood Brooks, Hanne Collins, and colleagues reveals just how prone the mind is to wandering, and sheds light on ways to stay tuned in to the conversation.

From P.T. Barnum to Mary Kay: Lessons From 5 Leaders Who Changed the World

by Avery Forman
  • 24 OCT 2023
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  • HBS Case
What do Steve Jobs and Sarah Breedlove have in common? Through a series of case studies, Robert Simons explores the unique qualities of visionary leaders and what today's managers can learn from their journeys.

Yes, You Can Radically Change Your Organization in One Week

by Kristen Senz
  • 06 OCT 2023
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  • Book
Skip the committees and the multi-year roadmap. With the right conditions, leaders can confront even complex organizational problems in one week. Frances Frei and Anne Morriss explain how in their book Move Fast and Fix Things.

Entrepreneurship 

When Tech Platforms Identify Black-Owned Businesses, White Customers Buy

by Jay Fitzgerald
  • 24 OCT 2023
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  • Research & Ideas
Demand for Black-owned restaurants rises when they're easier to find on Yelp. Research by Michael Luca shows how companies can mobilize their own technology to advance racial equity.

How Will the Tech Titans Behind ChatGPT, Bard, and LLaMA Make Money?

by Ben Rand
  • 19 SEP 2023
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  • HBS Case
It seems like anything is possible with generative AI right now. But how will companies profit from those big ideas? Andy Wu breaks down the potentially painful tradeoffs that tech firms might face as artificial intelligence enters its next phase.

As Social Networks Get More Competitive, Which Ones Will Survive?

Re: Felix Oberholzer-Gee
  • 29 AUG 2023
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  • Cold Call Podcast
In early 2023, TikTok reached close to 1 billion users globally, placing it fourth behind the leading social networks: Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Meanwhile, competition in the market for videos had intensified. Can all four networks continue to attract audiences and creators? Felix Oberholzer-Gee discusses competition and imitation among social networks in his case “Hey, Insta & YouTube, Are You Watching TikTok?”

(Virtual) Reality Check: How Long Before We Live in the 'Metaverse'?

by Jay Fitzgerald
  • 15 AUG 2023
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  • HBS Case
Generative AI has captured the collective imagination for the moment, eclipsing the once-hyped metaverse. However, it's not the end of virtual reality. A case study by Andy Wu and David Yoffie lays out the key challenges immersive 3D technology must overcome to be truly transformative.

Popular 

Employee Negativity Is Like Wildfire. Manage It Before It Spreads.

by Kristen Senz
  • 21 NOV 2023
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  • Research & Ideas
One overwhelmed person's gripes can quickly escalate into collective distress. Research by Amit Goldenberg gives managers reasons to pay close attention to teams' emotions. He offers advice to help groups reframe negative experiences.

More Proof That Money Can Buy Happiness (or a Life with Less Stress)

by Michael Blanding
  • 25 JAN 2022
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  • Research & Ideas
It's not about the bigger home or the better vacation. Financial stability helps people escape the everyday hassles of life, says research by Jon Jachimowicz.

The Network Effect: Why Companies Should Care About Employees’ LinkedIn Connections

by Ben Rand
  • 14 NOV 2023
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  • Research & Ideas
What do Honeywell, IBM, and Pfizer have in common? Employees with strong professional networks. A study of 2 billion employee relationships on LinkedIn probes the power of such connections—and potential benefits for companies. Research by Frank Nagle.

How Gender Stereotypes Kill a Woman’s Self-Confidence

by Dina Gerdeman
  • 25 FEB 2019
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  • Research & Ideas
Researchers believe gender stereotypes hold women back in the workplace. Katherine Coffman's research adds a new twist: They can even cause women to question their own abilities.

Books 

Two Centuries of Business Leaders Who Took a Stand on Social Issues

by Lane Lambert
  • 04 APR 2023
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  • Book
Executives going back to George Cadbury and J. N. Tata have been trying to improve life for their workers and communities, according to the book Deeply Responsible Business: A Global History of Values-Driven Leadership by Geoffrey Jones. He highlights three practices that deeply responsible companies share.

Good Companies Commit Crimes, But Great Leaders Can Prevent Them

by Lane Lambert
  • 17 JAN 2023
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  • Book
It's time for leaders to go beyond "check the box" compliance programs. Through corporate cases involving Walmart, Wells Fargo, and others, Eugene Soltes explores the thorny legal issues executives today must navigate in his book Corporate Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions.

Confront Workplace Inequity in 2023: Dig Deep, Build Bridges, Take Collective Action

by Pamela Reynolds
  • 03 JAN 2023
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  • Book
Power dynamics tied up with race and gender underlie almost every workplace interaction, says Tina Opie. In her book Shared Sisterhood, she offers three practical steps for dismantling workplace inequities that hold back innovation.

Stop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work

by Pamela Reynolds
  • 15 NOV 2022
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  • Book
People routinely overlook wrongdoing, even in situations that cause significant harm. In his book Complicit: How We Enable the Unethical and How to Stop, Max Bazerman shares strategies that help people do the right thing even when those around them aren't.

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