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The Insightful Leader

Kellogg School of Management

Expert advice and cutting-edge discoveries from one of the world"s leading business schools.

business management

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16:31

What Does It Take to Bring an Ambitious Product to...

The Insightful Leader ·

2016/06/06

By the time they start companies, most entrepreneurs have a clear vision for their product: what it will look like, who will use it, and it will fit in the market. But for some startups, that picture is less clear—and it is not because they lack focus. Instead, they have their sights set beyond the horizon—to markets that do not yet exist, to technologies that are still in a nascent stage, or to products that may need years of development and testing before they hit the market. Given these longer

16:15

Does What Candidates Say Matter?

The Insightful Leader ·

2016/03/28

The 2016 presidential campaign is in full swing. Even if you’re not a political junkie, it’s pretty hard to tune out the candidates right now. They’re all fighting to tell you who they are and what they stand for. Like any product, presidential candidates are trying to brand themselves. This month, we talk with Kellogg professors Nour Kteily and Julie Hennessy about what we can learn from studying candidates' brands. This includes the impact of the rhetoric they use to establish those

14:35

What Happens When Employees Are Poached?

The Insightful Leader ·

2016/02/29

This month, we explore how poaching affects companies and industries—and why it may not always be a bad thing. We also hear from a former executive recruiter about how you can make yourself more attractive to headhunters. Kellogg School professors Gad Allon and Achal Bassamboo join Kellogg School PhD student Evan Barlow to discuss their recent research on poaching. They explain why some companies are open to having their employees poached. Then we hear from Adnan Rukieh, director of career services

16:58

Empowering Employees as Leaders

The Insightful Leader ·

2016/01/28

11:16

Nonprofit Collaborations

The Insightful Leader ·

2016/01/28

14:58

Executives, Put on Your Dancing Shoes

The Insightful Leader ·

2016/01/20

This month, we ask: why are business leaders turning to the arts—from storytelling to jazz ensemble, orchestra conducting to tap dance to Argentine tango—for insights into how to do their own jobs better? You will hear from Kellogg professor Michelle Buck, Stephen Alltop, a conductor and professor at the Beinin School of Music at Northwestern, Michael Gold, director of the arts consultancy Jazz Impact, and tap dancer Jenai Cutcher West about their methods for using arts-based experiential learning

12:49

How to Get the Most from Your Newest Team Members

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/12/11

Most people understand the importance of a good first impression. So on our first day with a new company, we arrive early. Maybe we overdress. We know that starting out strong will make it easier to succeed in the long run. But when it comes to achieving success, the onus is not only on the recent hire. Companies need to set the stage for their employees to hit the ground running. In this month’s Insight In Person podcast, you will hear from Kellogg's U.S. Army Chief of Staff Senior Fellow about how

12:31

From Startup to Sale part 3

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/11/02

This month’s Insight in Person podcast is a three-part, in-depth look at the entrepreneurial journey of Scott Mandell, Founder and CEO of Enjoy Life Foods, who took his company from idea to startup to acquisition—and in the process helped to establish a product category around allergen-free foods. In the third episode of the series, we are joined by Mandell and Joe Dwyer, adjunct lecturer of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Kellogg School and a partner at Digital Intent, to look at how Enjoy

11:28

From Startup to Sale part 2

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/11/02

This month’s Insight in Person podcast is a three-part, in-depth look at the entrepreneurial journey of Scott Mandell, Founder and CEO of Enjoy Life Foods, who took his company from idea to startup to acquisition—and in the process helped to establish a product category around allergen-free foods. In our second episode, we are joined by Mandell and Daniel Weinfurter, an adjunct lecturer of management and organizations at the Kellogg School, founder and CEO of the integrated sales effectiveness firm

11:34

From Startup to Sale part 1

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/11/02

This month’s Insight in Person podcast is a three-part, in-depth look at the entrepreneurial journey of Scott Mandell, Founder and CEO of Enjoy Life Foods, who took his company from idea to startup to acquisition—and in the process helped to establish a product category around allergen-free foods. Our first episode examines the origin of Enjoy Life Foods. How was it able to establish itself as the first major brand in its category? Episode two looks at how Mandell successfully scaled the business

13:25

The Power of Persuasive Storytelling

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/10/13

Storytelling is a key business skill. In this month’s Insight in Person podcast, you’ll hear from two Kellogg School professors and a lecturer about the power of storytelling, as well as their tips to become a better storyteller. The art of storytelling may conjure up images of telling tall tales around a campfire or artsy live lit events. But storytelling is also a key business skill. Stories let you connect with your audience on an emotional level. Stories help you convey key information in a way

13:29

How to Rid Your Company of Toxic Employees

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/09/08

Have you ever worked with someone so unpleasant that they turn your office toxic? These toxic workers might be lying or stealing, or bullies, or just plain incompetent. Regardless, they infect the workplace with their behavior and bring down everyone’s morale. What’s more, new research from Dylan Minor of the Kellogg School shows that they cost companies a significant amount of money. In fact, when measured against superstars, toxic workers are a bigger drain on a bottom line than superstars are a

12:25

How to Handle a Bad Boss

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/08/04

Of all the annoyances the workday can entail—that too-early alarm, rush hour traffic, late nights stuck at your desk on deadline—having a bad boss can be the most insidious. “Nobody wants to go to work when they don’t get along with their boss,” says Jon Maner, a professor of management and organizations at the Kellogg School. “It really weighs on people’s everyday life.” Maner has studied bad bosses, with the goal of understanding their behavior so that it can be curtailed. He has focused in

15:29

Making Data Work Harder for You

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/07/07

This month, Insight In Person looks at how business leaders can incorporate data analytics into their companies—from what the manager's role should be to how big data can be used in product development. Florian Zettelmeyer, a professor of marketing at the Kellogg School and faculty director of the program on data analytics at Kellogg, explains why every leader needs a "working knowledge of data science," and why it is important to encourage data literacy across organizations. Eric Anderson, a

14:54

The Risks of a Good Reputation

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/06/02

17:28

Steering Clear of Financial Crises

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/04/06

This month’s Kellogg Insight In Person podcast looks at how awareness of the causes of boom and bust cycles in real estate can help investors avoid financial crises.

12:33

Prize Linked Savings

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/03/02

14:41

Mining NBA Data for Leadership Lessons

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/02/02

13:34

Starting Off 2015 Right

The Insightful Leader ·

2015/01/05

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