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    Why We Still Need Twitter: How Social Media Holds Companies AccountableWhy We Still Need Twitter: How Social Media Holds Companies Accountable   

    Remember the viral video of the United passenger being removed from a plane? An analysis of Twitter activity and corporate misconduct by Jonas Heese and Joseph Pacelli reveals the power of social media to uncover questionable situations at companies. 
    02 Feb 2023  |  Research & Ideas

    It’s Not All About Pay: College Grads Want Jobs That ‘Change the World’

    by Rachel Layne
    • 31 Jan 2023
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas

    Can Insurance Technology Solve the Uninsured Driver Problem?

    by Ray Kluender
    • 31 Jan 2023
    • | 
    • Op-Ed

    Will Hybrid Work Strategies Pull Down Long-Term Performance?

    by James Heskett
    • 01 Feb 2023
    • | 
    • What Do You Think?

    Leadership 

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

    by Pamela Reynolds
    • 15 NOV 2022
    • | 
    • 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.

    Inclusive Leadership Advice: Get Comfortable With the Uncomfortable

    by Francesca Gino
    • 29 SEP 2022
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    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.

    Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?

    by Lane Lambert
    • 08 SEP 2022
    • | 
    • Book
    Generation X and Millennials—eagerly waiting to succeed Baby Boom leaders—have the opportunity to bring more collaboration and purpose to business. In the book True North: Emerging Leader Edition, Bill George offers advice for the next wave of CEOs.

    Blissful Thinking: When It Comes to Finding Happiness, 'Your Dreams Are Liars'

    by Dan Morrell
    • 02 JUN 2022
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas
    Happiness research is all the rage. Arthur Brooks shares how understanding the origins of joy can improve the way we lead organizations—and our personal lives.

    Entrepreneurship 

    Time to Move On? Career Advice for Entrepreneurs Preparing for the Next Stage

    by Julia Austin
    • 10 JAN 2023
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    So many people shift from one job to the next, with little time to consider how the experience changed them and what they want out of future ventures. Julia Austin recommends that entrepreneurs look within and reflect on these questions before they jump into a new opportunity.

    Is There a Method to Musk’s Madness on Twitter?

    by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette
    • 29 NOV 2022
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas
    Elon Musk's brash management style has upended the social media platform, but was bold action necessary to address serious problems? Andy Wu discusses the tech entrepreneur's takeover of Twitter.

    Feeling Separation Anxiety at Your Startup? 5 Tips to Soothe These Growing Pains

    by Julia Austin
    • 03 NOV 2022
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    As startups mature and introduce more managers, early employees may lose the easy closeness they once had with founders. However, with transparency and healthy boundaries, entrepreneurs can help employees weather this transition and build trust, says Julia Austin.

    Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup

    by Julia Austin
    • 19 OCT 2022
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    Like any other long-term partnership, choosing the right cofounder is a complicated decision with big implications for a venture. Julia Austin offers practical advice for entrepreneurs who are searching for "the one."

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    Master the Team Meeting

    by Julia Austin
    • 28 FEB 2018
    • | 
    • Sharpening Your Skills
    Business meetings aren't always enjoyable, but they are key to moving a team forward. Julia Austin offers tips for making the most of your meeting time.

    8 Trends to Watch in 2023

    by Avery Forman
    • 17 JAN 2023
    • | 
    • In Practice
    Quiet quitting. Inflation. The economy. This year could bring challenges for executives and entrepreneurs, but there might also be opportunities for focused leaders to gain advantage, say Harvard Business School faculty members.

    Have We Lost Sight of Integrity?

    by Bill George
    • 27 JAN 2023
    • | 
    • Op-Ed
    Elizabeth Holmes. Sam Bankman-Fried. George Santos. The list of leaders caught trying to con the public keeps getting longer, often with dire consequences, says Bill George. Do we no longer value the truth?

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

    by Michael Blanding
    • 25 JAN 2022
    • | 
    • 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.

    Books 

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

    by Pamela Reynolds
    • 15 NOV 2022
    • | 
    • 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.

    Gen Xers and Millennials, It’s Time To Lead. Are You Ready?

    by Lane Lambert
    • 08 SEP 2022
    • | 
    • Book
    Generation X and Millennials—eagerly waiting to succeed Baby Boom leaders—have the opportunity to bring more collaboration and purpose to business. In the book True North: Emerging Leader Edition, Bill George offers advice for the next wave of CEOs.

    6 Strategies for Building Socially Responsible—and Profitable—Companies

    by Lane Lambert
    • 02 AUG 2022
    • | 
    • Research & Ideas
    A new generation of business leaders is finding innovative and profitable ways to bring about positive change in the world. In the book Purpose and Profit, George Serafeim offers a roadmap for people at every career stage who seek to align their professional aspirations with their personal values.

    The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose

    by Avery Forman
    • 28 JUN 2022
    • | 
    • Book
    Despite polarized attitudes, Rebecca Henderson argues that it's the perfect time for companies to reset their moral compass. In an essay from the book A Political Economy of Justice, she explores the social efforts of Cadbury and Unilever.

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