The Insightful Leader

Stress in the workplace can take a toll on productivity and mental health. Leaders are encouraged to reframe setbacks and institute calendar discipline to reduce stress. Effective time management strategies, like task batching, are discussed to enhance focus. The importance of evaluating opportunities is highlighted, especially in saying no to commitments that don't align with personal priorities. Simplifying workloads for teams and fostering a supportive environment for mental health conversations are also essential for better stress management.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we’ll discuss how these movies can help us navigate conflict and tackle power dynamics.

Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back. This episode originally aired in January of 2024.   

Plus: insecure employees and a flagging culture. On this episode of The Insightful Leader's "Ask Insight," a conversation with Professor Harry Kraemer. This is a (favorite!) rerun. We'll have a couple more in the coming weeks, with new episodes to follow. Stay tuned!   

The podcast dives into the booming world of AI, drawing parallels to the early days of the internet. A fascinating case study highlights the importance of aligning AI development with user needs and established practices. It tackles the intricate dance of integrating AI into healthcare, addressing staff resistance and the necessity for adaptability. Lastly, it emphasizes proactive planning for AI implementation, using a punching bag metaphor to illustrate the importance of managing challenges for successful outcomes.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader, Kellogg’s Ellen Taaffe interviews her mentor about success, self-belief, and supporting the next generation of leaders.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” we finish our conversation by getting real about the emotional stakes that make delegating hard.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” our conversation continues with a discussion of which tasks and functions to delegate—and which to keep.

It’s a tricky skill to master. On this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight,” a Kellogg professor and executive coach says it begins with assessing your team members and playing to their strengths.

Christian Hammond, a computer science professor at Northwestern and expert in AI safety, dives into the risks businesses face with AI. He discusses vulnerabilities in trade secrets and highlights a toy company’s use of generative AI for design, showcasing potential benefits alongside significant pitfalls. Hammond emphasizes the importance of human oversight, data privacy in marketing tools, and the dangers of deceptive practices in remote hiring. He warns against the rise of deep fakes and urges businesses to adopt secure AI solutions.