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The Insightful Leader

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Podcast: Using AI Comes with a Tradeoff. Now Multiply That by 8 Billion. from 2023-11-20T11:27

On this episode of The Insightful Leader podcast: what happens when everyone uses the same generative AI tools?

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Avoiding the Likeability Trap at Work from 2023-11-06T11:00

Plus: insecure employees and a flagging culture. On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” more from our conversation with Professor Harry Kraemer.

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You’re the Boss! Now What? from 2023-10-20T19:35

On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” Professor Harry Kraemer discusses how to lead your former peers and build trust with your team.

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Insight Unpacked BONUS | Why Canada Goose Soared and Shinola Sputtered from 2023-09-25T11:00

Luxury is dominated by older brands. So what happens when newer entrants try to break through? In the second of two bonus episodes, we show what can go right—and wrong.

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Insight Unpacked BONUS | So You Want to Be a Luxury Brand from 2023-09-18T10:28

So opulent! So exclusive! In the first of two bonus episodes, we explore everything that helps brands like Ferrari and Manolo Blahnik scream luxury.

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The Case for Admitting (Some) Flaws at Work from 2023-08-28T09:31

On this episode: Why showing vulnerability can actually be a boon for leaders.

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Platforms Are Experimenting on Their Users…a Lot. Is That Okay? from 2023-08-14T09:37

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: Opaque algorithms on platforms like LinkedIn, Uber, and TaskRabbit have more power than ever. It’s starting to impact livelihoods. 

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How to Prepare for Your New Algorithmic Coworker from 2023-06-12T08:56

For better or worse, generative AI is here to stay. On this episode of The Insightful Leader: What could it mean for you and your team?

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How to Discuss Performance Issues from 2023-05-22T11:00

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On this episode of the Insightful Leader: giving negative feedback is not easy, but such critiq...

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How to Tell Compelling Stories with Data Visualizations [rerun] from 2023-05-01T09:54:23

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: a blueprint for making strong (and honest) arguments with data.

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How to Discuss Politics When You Disagree from 2023-04-17T10:25:02

Talking politics in this polarized climate is a dicey proposition. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, an expert in the psychology of persuasion offers tips on how to approach the topic co...

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Is There a Right Way to Monitor Worker Productivity? from 2023-04-03T08:58:02

In this episode of The Insightful Leader, we consider the benefits and drawbacks of keeping a very close eye on employees.

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“It’s Hard to Regulate U.S. Banks!” from 2023-03-16T20:56:21

Silicon Valley Bank spectacularly collapsed—and a new analysis suggests that its precarious situation is not as much of an outlier as we’d hope. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we lear...

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Workers Are Stressed Out. Here’s How Leaders Can Help. from 2023-03-06T11:49:24

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: You can’t always control what happens at work. But reframing setbacks, and instituting some serious calendar discipline, can go a long way toward reduci...

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How Last Fall’s Climate Bill Is Creating Opportunities for Businesses from 2023-02-13T11:27:56

With major incentives starting to kick in, here's how the legislation is poised to affect the economy.

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How Letting Teams Fail Can Help Them Succeed from 2023-01-30T11:57:09

It can be tempting for leaders to swoop in to solve problems. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear from a U.S. Army colonel about why doing so is a d...

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What to Expect When Joining a Family-Owned Business from 2023-01-16T11:31:36

There are cons—but a lot of pros, too. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we’ll explore what it’s like to work at a family business when you’re not a famil...

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Does Your Life Reflect What You Value? from 2023-01-03T19:13:50

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China’s Economy Is in Flux. Here’s What American Businesses Need to Know. from 2022-12-23T17:37:02

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: the end of “Zero Covid,” escalating geopolitical tensions, and China’s potentially irreplaceable role in the global supp...

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How to Engage a Disengaged Employee from 2022-12-05T11:48:56

On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear how leaders can work with their “quiet-quitters” and rebuild morale.

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What the FTX Meltdown Means for the Future of Crypto from 2022-11-18T19:58:47

The implosion of the crypto exchange has sent the industry reeling. We dig into what happened and whether cryptocurrency, as a concept, can weather the storm. Listen

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Insight Unpacked S1E5 | Is Your Brand Working? from 2022-09-12T11:00:01

In the fifth and final episode of our series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we look at how to measure your brand’s health–and what you should do i...

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Insight Unpacked S1E4 | How Will You Tell Your Brand’s Story? from 2022-09-05T11:00:46

In episode 4 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” professor Mohan Sawhney discusses the importance of transmedia brand storytell...

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Insight Unpacked S1E3 | What Should Your Brand Look (and Sound and Smell) Like? from 2022-08-29T11:00:39

In episode 3 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we discuss the associations you want customers to make with your brand, and ho...

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Insight Unpacked S1E2 | What Should You Name Your Brand? from 2022-08-22T11:00:47

In episode 2 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we dig into the importance of finding the right name for your brand. With apol...

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Insight Unpacked S1E1 | Why Does Your Brand Need to Exist? from 2022-08-15T10:46:56

In episode 1 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we reveal the key questions you should answer before you start to craft your b...

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Ask Insight | How Can Entrepreneurs Develop a Stellar Sales Pitch? from 2022-07-06T11:00

On this episode of The Insightful Leader podcast, two seasoned entrepreneurs share wisdom from the trenches.

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Ask Insight | Managing Up, Managing Across, and Retaining Your Best Employees from 2022-06-29T11:00

On this episode of The Insightful Leader podcast: you asked and our faculty answered. We dig into a mailbox of listener questions on leadership and management.

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What One School District’s Fiasco Says About the Strengths and Limits of AI from 2022-06-14T11:00

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: When Boston Public Schools looked to algorithms to solve equity issues and save money, it ran into a roadblock—the compl...

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Interview with Professor Adam Galinsky from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.574637

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Interview with Professor Brayden King from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.571962

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Interview with Professor David Dranove from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.570810

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Interview with Professor Klaus Weber from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.563411

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Interview with Professor David Matsa from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.562267

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Interview with Professor Shane Greenstein from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.561396

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Interview with Professor Ben Jones from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.556445

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Interview with Yi Qian on the Chinese Business from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.467952

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Kellogg Insight From Startup to Sale pt 3 from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.422414

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Kellogg Insight From Startup to Sale pt 2 from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.419583

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Kellogg Insight From Startup to Sale pt 1 from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.383020

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Entrepreneurship Finish Lines from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.365964

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Tips for Managing Conflict at Work from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.363983

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Big Data and Ideas Going Viral from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.360718

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Will Machines Ever Truly Understand Us? from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.357455

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Start the New Year Motivated for Success from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.355103

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Keep Your Career from Derailing from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.351294

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Give Better Feedback from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.344291

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How Amazon’s Alexa Learns from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.342411

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Attract Rockstar Employees-or Develop Your Own from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.336406

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Military Leadership from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.325621

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Advice on Advancing Your Career from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.319525

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The Age of Entrepreneurs from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.280111

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Revenge of the Customer Service Rep from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.269194

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Introducing: The Insightful Leader from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.246511

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How to Give Feedback That’s Actually Helpful from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.231969

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How Can We Ramp Up Innovation? from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.145710

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Executive Presence—Do You Have It? from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.141593

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The Art of Giving Good Feedback from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.120754

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Why You Need a Working Knowledge of AI from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.081422

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How to Lead During Difficult Times from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.079665

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How to Lead a Great Virtual Meeting from 2022-03-04T01:30:09.073273

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When AI Leaves the Lab from 2020-02-27T06:01

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Be Bold and Get What You Want from 2019-11-21T15:01

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Unleash Your Inner Designer from 2019-04-22T09:43

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Career Development from 2018-09-10T10:39

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NBA Team Composition from 2018-07-11T14:18

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How Music Can Change Our Mood from 2018-02-10T12:00

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Political Rhetoric from 2016-03-28T16:11

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Poaching Employees from 2016-02-29T22:34

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Kellogg Insight Onboarding from 2015-12-11T22:40

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Kellogg Insight Toxic Employees from 2015-09-08T22:00

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Kellogg Insight Bad Bosses from 2015-08-04T22:00

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Kellogg Insight Data Analytics from 2015-07-07T19:13

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Using Data to Call the Shots from 2015-02-02T09:00

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Interview with Jeanne Brett from 2010-01-28T19:00

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Interview with Jennifer Brown from 2009-11-02T19:00

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Interview with Daniel Diermeier from 2009-10-05T19:00

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Interview with Adam Galinsky from 2009-09-07T19:00

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