Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup
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...
View ArticlePeople Trust Business, But Expect CEOs to Drive Social Change
Companies should do more to confront climate change, labor market shifts, and racism, according to a survey of 14,000 people in 14 countries by the Institute for the Study of Business in Global Society...
View ArticleIs Baseball Ready to Compete for the Next Generation of Fans?
With its slower pace and limited on-field action, major league baseball trails football in the US, basketball, and European soccer in revenue and popularity. Stephen Greyser discusses the state of...
View ArticleHow Paid Promos Take the Shine Off YouTube Stars (and Tips for Better...
Influencers aspire to turn "likes" into dollars through brand sponsorships, but these deals can erode their reputations, says research by Shunyuan Zhang. Marketers should seek out authentic voices on...
View ArticleWhy the Largest Minority Group Faces the Most Hate—and How to Push Back
A community's biggest minority group endures the most discrimination from a majority who fears losing status, says research by Marco Tabellini and colleagues. Findings from 20 years of crime and...
View ArticleA Penny for Your Thoughts? For Big-Picture Ideas, the Right Pay Structure...
Employment contracts that try to squeeze more productivity out of workers can thwart innovative thinking, says research from Susanna Gallani. She offers advice to help companies align incentives with...
View ArticleWhy Aren’t Business Leaders More Vocal About Immigration Policy?
Immigration fuels the American economy, feeds the talent pool, and can directly affect company performance. And yet few executives and entrepreneurs have waded into the policy dialogue, says James...
View ArticleFeeling Separation Anxiety at Your Startup? 5 Tips to Soothe These Growing Pains
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...
View ArticleHow Centuries of Restrictions on Women Shed Light on Today's Abortion Debate
Going back to pre-industrial times, efforts to limit women's sexuality have had a simple motive: to keep them faithful to their spouses. Research by Anke Becker looks at the deep roots of these...
View ArticleCOP27: What Can Business Leaders Do to Fight Climate Change Now?
The US government plans to spend $370 billion to cut greenhouse gases and expand renewable energy—its biggest investment yet. In the wake of COP27, we asked Harvard Business School faculty members how...
View ArticleToo Nice to Lead? Unpacking the Gender Stereotype That Holds Women Back
Research by Christine Exley shows how people mistakenly assume that women managers are more generous and fair when it comes to giving money. Could that misperception prevent companies from shrinking...
View ArticleWhy TikTok Is Beating YouTube for Eyeball Time (It’s Not Just the Dance Videos)
Quirky amateur video clips might draw people to TikTok, but its algorithm keeps them watching. John Deighton and Leora Kornfeld explore the factors that helped propel TikTok ahead of established social...
View ArticleStop Ignoring Bad Behavior: 6 Tips for Better Ethics at Work
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...
View ArticleWhat Does It Take to Safeguard a Legacy in Asset Management?
Diverse hiring, deep research, and a collaborative culture have defined Brown Capital's successful investment approach. But would those qualities endure after its founder retires? A case study by Luis...
View ArticleWill ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Push Cash-Strapped Holiday Shoppers Too Far?
More consumers may take advantage of buy now, pay later services this holiday season, but what happens if they can't make that last payment? Research by Marco Di Maggio and Emily Williams highlights...
View ArticleWhen Agreeing to Disagree Is a Good Beginning
When conflict stems from honest and open listening, disagreement can be a good thing, say Francesca Gino and Julia Minson. But developing those skills requires patience and discipline.
View ArticleIs There a Method to Musk’s Madness on Twitter?
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.
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