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January 20, 2020 by Mike JakemanIn his new book, Oxford University economist Daniel Susskind sketches out the perils and promise of automation’s displacement of labor.John Hennessy’s higher learning
December 11, 2019 by Daniel GrossThe former Stanford president and current Alphabet chair distills leadership lessons from a long career in the heart of Silicon Valley.What’s your story?
November 13, 2019 by Daniel AkstIn his new book, Nobel-winning economist Robert J. Shiller emphasizes the importance of narratives.Best Business Books 2019: Strategy
November 5, 2019 by David LancefieldStrategy matters.Why aren’t successful people happier?
September 26, 2019 by Daniel GrossYale psychologist Laurie Santos delves into the social sciences to understand how people can overcome the internal obstacles and biases that prevent them from living their best life — and how leaders can set an example.Related tags: academics, behavioral economics, human resources, leadership, organizational behavior, psychologyDiving into deep learning
June 6, 2019 by Chana R. SchoenbergerIn their new book on what makes high schools work, education experts Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine offer vital lessons for business leaders as well.In praise of the purposeless company
April 18, 2019 by Theodore KinniNo purpose? No problem. Create customers, care for employees, be a good citizen, and make money instead.Poetry at work
April 8, 2019 by Daniel AkstThe brilliant poet Wallace Stevens spent his career in the insurance industry. To what extent did these two aspects of his life nourish one another?How to Make Property Work Better for Society
June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinIn their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”Related tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholdersHow to Banish Bad Habits from Your Company
February 5, 2018 by Jeremy GrantFreek Vermeulen explains why unhelpful practices go unnoticed and suggests how rooting them out can help innovation.Related tags: academics, banking, decision making, disruption, innovative companies, management strategies, organizationsReimagining Effective Cross-Functional Teams
November 20, 2017 by Sally Blount and Paul LeinwandThree guardrails must be in place to allow these groups to perform well within an organization.Best Business Books 2017: Strategy
November 7, 2017 by Ken FavaroAnimal SpiritsRelated tags: academics, best business books, capabilities, change management, disruption, innovation, leadership, neuroscience, psychology, strategyHow to Cultivate Leadership That Is Honed to Solve Problems
October 30, 2017 by Deborah Ancona and Hal GregersenAchieve breakthroughs by bringing together experts who love challenges.Why Larry Smarr Is Pioneering Collaborative Innovation
October 9, 2017 by Lawrence M. FisherLarry Smarr has become a vital conductor of innovation by insisting that scientists and researchers at the incubators he runs collaborate across the lines that separate disciplines.Related tags: academics, collaboration, disruption, healthcare, innovation, innovation strategy, leadership, technologyBest Business Books 2016: Economy
October 31, 2016 by J. Bradford DeLongThe Crisis Is Over: Welcome to the New CrisisRelated tags: academics, best business books, economic crisis, economics, finance, financial crisis, innovation, productivityBest Business Books 2016: Management
October 31, 2016 by Theodore KinniPre-Suasion, Problem Solving, and Process DesignBest Business Books 2016: Talent & Leadership
October 31, 2016 by Sally HelgesenThinking It ThroughThe Organization Man and Woman
October 10, 2016 by Sally HelgesenA look back at a classic study of 1950s-era corporate culture sheds light on how companies can make the workplace more hospitable to strivers of all genders.Related tags: academics, change management, culture, diversity, human resources, leadership, talent developmentIn the Country of the MBAs
August 24, 2016 by Art KleinerWhat you need to learn before you start studying management.At Graduation Time, Sunny Teenagers vs. Glum Professionals
June 23, 2016 by Daniel GrossRelentless waves of disruption can make it difficult for people to envision a bright future in their own field.How Superbosses Can Transform Your Talent Strategy
June 7, 2016 by Art KleinerFor Dartmouth professor Syd Finkelstein, “glorious bastards” such as Larry Ellison, “iconoclasts” such as Alice Waters, and “nurturers” such as Jon Stewart are models for the next generation of leadership development.The Business Beat
August 12, 2015 by Sally HelgesenWhat corporate leaders can learn from the “broken windows” approach to policing.Lotte Bailyn is redefining the rules of work and family
August 10, 2015 by Laura W. GellerDebates over paid leave, wage increases, and flexible work arrangements, says the MIT professor, all stem from a larger assumption that personal and business needs are in conflict.Why Less Is More
June 16, 2015 by Deepali SrivastavaIn his new book, marketing guru Philip Kotler identifies debt-supported consumer spending as a flaw of capitalism — along with 13 other shortcomings.
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