

The Insightful Leader
Kellogg School of Management
Expert advice and cutting-edge discoveries from one of the world’s leading business schools.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 28min
Insight Unpacked S2E1 | The Problem with Megaproviders
Kellogg and Wharton professors discuss the rise of megaproviders in healthcare, the impact on costs and patient outcomes, challenges in regulating the industry, and the influence of mega providers on competition and healthcare services.

Jun 21, 2024 • 2min
Introducing Insight Unpacked, Season 2
The podcast dissects the evolution of medical conditions, high costs of American healthcare, and conflicting interests among hospitals, doctors, insurance providers, and pharmaceutical companies. It highlights the profit-driven nature influencing major healthcare stakeholders.

Jun 17, 2024 • 17min
Why Italy’s Economy Offers a Cautionary Tale for the U.S.
Exploring Italy's economic struggles, high taxes, debt, and regulations. Comparing economic challenges of millennials in Italy and the U.S. Italy's economic decline as a cautionary tale for the U.S. Effects of regulations on economic growth and black market activity in Italy and the U.S. Analyzing Italy's economic challenges and potential implications for the U.S.

May 17, 2024 • 14min
Why You Need a Killer Answer to “So, What Do You Do?”
Discover the art of crafting a captivating elevator pitch to spark meaningful conversations and seize opportunities. Learn how to avoid being too brief or overly detailed in your response. Explore the impact of framing job roles creatively for a lasting impression. Refine your self-introduction to be engaging, impactful, and bold in a world full of noise.

Apr 29, 2024 • 13min
When AI Becomes a TA
Explore the use of AI in teaching operations management with the development of an AI teaching assistant. Hear about the impact of an AI TA in an MBA class, enhancing learning through personalized interactions. Discover the practical application of generative AI in an educational setting and how it is encouraging adoption in work settings.

Apr 15, 2024 • 18min
What’s It Take to Get on a Board, Anyway?
Discover the intricate process of getting on a board of directors, from crafting a tailored board bio to navigating different opportunities outside of large public companies. Learn about the essential skills needed for board roles and the importance of networking and understanding board dynamics. Gain insights on managing calendar conflicts, focusing on personal growth, and preparing for time commitments in board membership.

Apr 1, 2024 • 18min
AI Is a Tool. How Do We Want to Use It?
Exploring the capabilities of AI in creating content and mimicking human voices, the impact of technology on jobs, the implications of generative AI in society, the balance between technological advancement and societal needs, leveraging human creativity and emotional intelligence with AI's data recall capacity, and the ethical challenges and limitations of integrating AI technology.

Mar 18, 2024 • 11min
Need to Make a Point? Tell a Good Story.
Navigating challenges in family business management, addressing underperformance among family members, the power of storytelling in leadership, using personal anecdotes to engage employees and achieve positive results

Mar 4, 2024 • 22min
Need Product Inspiration? Meet Your Customer in the Wild.
Consumer anthropologist discusses the deep bonds between pet owners and their animals, highlighting empathy and curiosity. A couple shares their heartfelt journey of adopting a shy dog named Gobi. The joy of involving a pet in holiday traditions like Christmas ornament shopping is explored. The importance of consumer integration and unbiased understanding in product design through ethnographic research is emphasized.

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Feb 19, 2024 • 15min
Can Complexity Science Help Us Understand Organizations?
Exploring complexity science in various fields like climate change, neuroscience, and business. Discussing interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of viewing systems holistically. Highlighting the rise of complexity science in understanding organizations and the challenges of navigating complexity in a knowledge-rich world.