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    Leadership DevelopmentRemove Leadership Development →

    New research on leadership development from Harvard Business School faculty on issues including what it means to be an "authentic leader," executive education, skills development.
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    • 05 Jul 2023
    • What Do You Think?

    How Are Middle Managers Falling Down Most Often on Employee Inclusion?

    by James Heskett

    Companies are struggling to retain employees from underrepresented groups, many of whom don't feel heard in the workplace. What do managers need to do to build truly inclusive teams? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 14 Jun 2023
    • Op-Ed

    Every Company Should Have These Leaders—or Develop Them if They Don't

    by Hise Gibson

    Companies need T-shaped leaders, those who can share knowledge across the organization while focusing on their business units, but they should be a mix of visionaries and tacticians. Hise Gibson breaks down the nuances of each leader and how companies can cultivate this talent among their ranks.

    • 31 May 2023
    • HBS Case

    From Prison Cell to Nike’s C-Suite: The Journey of Larry Miller

    by Jamal Meneide

    VIDEO: Before leading one of the world’s largest brands, Nike executive Larry Miller served time in prison for murder. In this interview, Miller shares how education helped him escape a life of crime and why employers should give the formerly incarcerated a second chance. Inspired by a Harvard Business School case study.

    • 29 Sep 2022
    • Op-Ed

    Inclusive Leadership Advice: Get Comfortable With the Uncomfortable

    by Francesca Gino

    People tend to seek sameness, but they can teach themselves to relish in the differences of the human experience. Francesca Gino offers these three principles from improv to anyone who's trying to lead more inclusively.

    • 02 May 2022
    • What Do You Think?

    Can the Case Method Survive Another Hundred Years?

    by James Heskett

    The case method pioneered by Harvard Business School has weathered a hundred years of controversy and criticism. However, is the approach the best way to teach people to lead in a world that demands more agility and adaptability? James Heskett asks. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 14 Mar 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Lessons from COVID-19: The Business Skills Doctors Need

    by Michael Blanding

    The pandemic forced many physicians to become supply chain experts and strategic planners. Robert Huckman and colleagues offer a roadmap for teaching doctors the management and leadership skills they need—before the next public health crisis. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Dec 2021
    • Op-Ed

    Want to Build Better Leaders? Focus on Mindset, Skills, Knowledge

    by Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle

    Too many companies fail to see the potential of their best middle managers—and lose them to other firms. Hise Gibson and Shawnette Rochelle offer a framework for helping these promising leaders grow. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 26 Oct 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    What Companies Want Most in a CEO: A Good Listener

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Financial expertise and operational experience will only take executives so far. More than ever, companies want senior leaders with strong social skills and emotional intelligence, says research by Raffaella Sadun and Joseph Fuller. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Nov 2020
    • Research & Ideas

    Good Leadership Is an Act of Kindness

    by Boris Groysberg and Susan Seligson

    The pandemic has challenged managers as never before, but one powerful leadership strategy is being overlooked, say Boris Groysberg and Susan Seligson: Be kind. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 31 Aug 2020
    • What Do You Think?

    Why Don’t More Organizations Understand the Power of Diversity and Inclusion?

    by James Heskett

    SUMMING UP: Diversity in business leadership is certainly an enviable social goal, but does it improve company performance? James Heskett's readers look for the research evidence. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 27 Jul 2020
    • Book

    Reflection: The Pause That Brings Peace and Productivity

    by Dina Gerdeman

    Joseph Badaracco studied classic works and interviewed 100 managers in 15 countries to learn how busy men and women find time for reflection. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Jun 2020
    • Book

    It’s Not About You: Why Leaders Need to Look Outward

    by Kristen Senz

    By unleashing the full potential of their teams, leaders increase safety and inclusion in the workplace. Co-author Frances Frei discusses her new book, "Unleashed." Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 29 Apr 2020
    • Book

    The Key to Powerful Social Change: Small Villages

    by Dina Gerdeman

    When institutions let us down, look for leadership outside of hierarchies, says Rosabeth Moss Kanter. These leaders "don’t wait to be asked; they just get moving." Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Feb 2020
    • Cold Call Podcast

    Why Backstage Capital Invests in ‘Underestimated’ Entrepreneurs

    Laura Huang discusses VC Arlan Hamilton’s strategy of backing entrepreneurs who have been ignored because of stereotypes, biases, and preconceptions. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 28 Jan 2020
    • Book

    Advanced Leadership Requires More Than Outside-The-Box Thinking

    by Sean Silverthorne

    In a new book, Rosabeth Moss Kanter encourages leaders to "think outside the building" to overcome establishment paralysis and generate powerful innovation. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 30 Oct 2019
    • Research & Ideas

    How to Recover Gracefully After Shutting Down Your Startup

    by Danielle Kost

    It’s hard to call it quits on a business venture, but entrepreneurs can wind down a struggling startup while keeping their reputations and sanity intact, says Tom Eisenmann. The first step is knowing when to accept defeat. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 Aug 2019
    • Research & Ideas

    How Scale Changes a Manager's Responsibilities

    by Julia Austin

    As small companies grow to around 100 employees, the skills of their managers are challenged in new ways. Julia Austin describes how leaders themselves must scale. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 11 Jun 2019
    • Book

    These Aren't Beach Books, but Managers Should Read Them Anyway

    by Sean Silverthorne

    As you contemplate your summer reading, consider these recent books from Harvard Business School management scholars that can boost your career and improve on-the-ground management skills. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 22 Apr 2019
    • Research & Ideas

    Why Salespeople Struggle at Leading

    by Dina Gerdeman

    When salespeople become managers, they often do a horrible job. Four key steps can help them—and all soon-to-be managers—make the shift, says Frank V. Cespedes. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 16 Jan 2019
    • Research & Ideas

    What Football Firings Teach Managers About Staying Relevant

    by Boris Groysberg, Evan M.S. Hecht, and Abhijit Naik

    Many executives are confident they can retain their skills over time. Experience shows they are wrong. Just look at the National Football League's "Black Monday" for proof, says Boris Groysberg. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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