
The Insightful Leader
Expert advice and cutting-edge discoveries from one of the world’s leading business schools.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 15min
Podcast: Using AI Comes with a Tradeoff. Now Multiply That by 8 Billion.
Discussing the societal impact of widespread AI adoption in creative tasks like writing and drawing, exploring personalized writing vs. productivity with AI tools, warning against standardized outcomes, compounding negative effects in AI development, and enhancing user engagement in AI tools through interactive design.

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Nov 6, 2023 • 11min
Avoiding the Likeability Trap at Work
Learn how to address issues like constant reassurance-seeking and rebuilding company culture. Discover strategies for navigating the challenge of not being liked as a leader and inspiring confidence in a troubled company.

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Oct 20, 2023 • 12min
You’re the Boss! Now What?
Professor Harry Kraemer provides insights on leading former peers, making decisions as a new leader, recovering from employee betrayal, setting clear expectations and trust in leadership.

Sep 25, 2023 • 14min
Insight Unpacked BONUS | Why Canada Goose Soared and Shinola Sputtered
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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Sep 18, 2023 • 17min
Insight Unpacked BONUS | So You Want to Be a Luxury Brand
Explore the growth and profitability of luxury brands, the distinction between mass market and luxury brands, the role of authenticity and notable consumers, the influential role of customers as brand representatives, and the significance of social connection and status in luxury brands.

Aug 28, 2023 • 11min
The Case for Admitting (Some) Flaws at Work
Exploring the benefits of leaders admitting flaws and vulnerabilities at work, including increased trust and authenticity. Research shows that even minor weaknesses can make leaders appear more genuine and trustworthy without diminishing credibility or competence.

Aug 14, 2023 • 15min
Platforms Are Experimenting on Their Users…a Lot. Is That Okay?
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. Please take our quick listener survey: https://kell.gg/survey

Jun 12, 2023 • 17min
How to Prepare for Your New Algorithmic Coworker
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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May 22, 2023 • 17min
How to Discuss Performance Issues
Please take our listener survey: kell.gg/podsurvey On this episode of the Insightful Leader: giving negative feedback is not easy, but such critiques can be meaningful for both parties if you use the right roadmap.

May 1, 2023 • 13min
How to Tell Compelling Stories with Data Visualizations [rerun]
Explore the significance of data visualizations in understanding complex data sets. Learn about the power and importance of data visualizations and how they engage the visual system. Discover the challenges of overcoming bias in data visualization and creating compelling visualizations. Understand the persuasive and sometimes misleading nature of visuals in data visualizations and the importance of accurately visualizing data.
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