What’s your story?
In his new book, Nobel-winning economist Robert J. Shiller emphasizes the importance of narratives.
Best Business Books 2019: Strategy
Strategy matters.November 5, 2019 by David LancefieldWhy aren’t successful people happier?
Yale 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.September 26, 2019 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: academics, behavioral economics, human resources, leadership, organizational behavior, psychologyDiving into deep learning
In their new book on what makes high schools work, education experts Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine offer vital lessons for business leaders as well.June 6, 2019 by Chana R. SchoenbergerIn praise of the purposeless company
No purpose? No problem. Create customers, care for employees, be a good citizen, and make money instead.April 18, 2019 by Theodore KinniPoetry at work
The brilliant poet Wallace Stevens spent his career in the insurance industry. To what extent did these two aspects of his life nourish one another?April 8, 2019 by Daniel AkstHow to Make Property Work Better for Society
In 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”June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinRelated tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholdersHow to Banish Bad Habits from Your Company
Freek Vermeulen explains why unhelpful practices go unnoticed and suggests how rooting them out can help innovation.February 5, 2018 by Jeremy GrantRelated tags: academics, banking, decision making, disruption, innovative companies, management strategies, organizationsReimagining Effective Cross-Functional Teams
Three guardrails must be in place to allow these groups to perform well within an organization.November 20, 2017 by Sally Blount and Paul LeinwandBest Business Books 2017: Strategy
Animal SpiritsNovember 7, 2017 by Ken FavaroRelated tags: academics, best business books, capabilities, change management, disruption, innovation, leadership, neuroscience, psychology, strategyHow to Cultivate Leadership That Is Honed to Solve Problems
Achieve breakthroughs by bringing together experts who love challenges.October 30, 2017 by Deborah Ancona and Hal GregersenWhy Larry Smarr Is Pioneering Collaborative Innovation
Larry 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.October 9, 2017 by Lawrence M. FisherRelated tags: academics, collaboration, disruption, healthcare, innovation, innovation strategy, leadership, technologyBest Business Books 2016: Economy
The Crisis Is Over: Welcome to the New CrisisOctober 31, 2016 by J. Bradford DeLongRelated tags: academics, best business books, economic crisis, economics, finance, financial crisis, innovation, productivityBest Business Books 2016: Management
Pre-Suasion, Problem Solving, and Process DesignOctober 31, 2016 by Theodore KinniBest Business Books 2016: Talent & Leadership
Thinking It ThroughOctober 31, 2016 by Sally HelgesenThe Organization Man and Woman
A 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.October 10, 2016 by Sally HelgesenRelated tags: academics, change management, culture, diversity, human resources, leadership, talent developmentIn the Country of the MBAs
What you need to learn before you start studying management.August 24, 2016 by Art KleinerAt Graduation Time, Sunny Teenagers vs. Glum Professionals
Relentless waves of disruption can make it difficult for people to envision a bright future in their own field.June 23, 2016 by Daniel GrossHow Superbosses Can Transform Your Talent Strategy
For 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.June 7, 2016 by Art KleinerThe Business Beat
What corporate leaders can learn from the “broken windows” approach to policing.August 12, 2015 by Sally HelgesenLotte Bailyn Is Redefining the Rules of Work and Family
Debates 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.August 10, 2015 by Laura W. GellerWhy Less Is More
In his new book, marketing guru Philip Kotler identifies debt-supported consumer spending as a flaw of capitalism — along with 13 other shortcomings.June 16, 2015 by Deepali SrivastavaWhen the Search for People Skills Backfires
Job ads that specifically seek team players can have the unintended downside of scaring away potential hires with technical rather than collaborative skill sets.April 16, 2015 by Matt PalmquistCEMEX: An Emerging Market Multinational
The most profitable global company in the cement industry expanded from Mexico by building world-class capabilities.April 13, 2015 by Pankaj GhemawatHey, Leaders: Stop Thinking So Much and Just Do It
To reach your true leadership potential, writes INSEAD professor Herminia Ibarra, push yourself outside your comfort zone.March 25, 2015 by Daniel Gross
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