The Insightful Leader

Kellogg School of Management•insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu

Business

Management

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

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Episodes

“I’m Looking For Systemic, Permanent Change Right Now”

Anti-Black racism is deeply embedded in corporate culture. On this special episode, Professor Nicholas Pearce and Google’s Ginny Clarke discuss the moral responsibility of leaders to finally address that.

Jun 16, 2020•38 min

Now’s the Time to Hone Your Moral Decision-Making Skills

Dilemmas are rarely black-and-white. Here's what fictional characters can teach us about today’s real-world quandaries.

May 20, 2020•16 min

You Can Lead Through a Crisis. But Can You Coach Through One?

Three ways to help your employees arrive at their own answers to difficult questions.

Apr 30, 2020•13 min

Sure, Take That Zoom Call in Your Sweatpants. It Might Make You a Better Person.

When we stop compartmentalizing our home and work selves, we tend to act more ethically, research finds.

Apr 15, 2020•10 min

Designing Social Impact Programs That (Really) Work

Prof. Megan Kashner describes three ways that leaders in the private sector can help solve the biggest problems facing society today.

Mar 30, 2020•15 min

Is Management Training Worth It?

New research from Prof. Nicola Bianchi goes inside the black box of management training. What he finds could help companies get more bang for their buck.

Mar 11, 2020•12 min

When AI Leaves the Lab

Prof. Adam Pah explains why it’s getting harder to get good data, why too much data can sabotage your algorithm, and how companies are now using AI to address customers’ pain points. For more tips on using AI and analytics in business, download our new ebook: kell.gg/book

Feb 26, 2020•16 min

The (Surprisingly Muddy) Case for Transparency

There’s a classic rule in economics that says more transparency and communication always leads to better outcomes. But research from Prof. Robert Bray suggests that there are important exceptions to this trusty rule. When does it make more sense to keep your cards close to the vest?

Feb 20, 2020•14 min

How to Give Feedback That’s Actually Helpful

What’s the best way to offer your employees and colleagues constructive criticism? Prof. Ellen Taaffe shares tips for how to give (and receive) better feedback, and what you can do if you’re not getting any feedback at all.

Jan 29, 2020•9 min

Do Bosses Who Trust Their Employees Deliver More Innovation?

For leaders, deciding how much trust to place in the people you manage can be tricky. Give them too much leeway, and they might take advantage of you—but don’t give them enough, and they may not feel safe to take risks. So how much does a more trusting CEO really spur innovation? And how should you determine if more trust is what your organization really needs? Prof. Kieu-Trang Nguyen describes a new study that takes a clever approach to analyzing trust at the top.

Jan 17, 2020•14 min

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