The Insightful Leader

Kellogg School of Management
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Apr 17, 2023 • 18min

How to Discuss Politics When You Disagree

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 constructively.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 17min

Is There a Right Way to Monitor Worker Productivity?

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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Mar 16, 2023 • 17min

"It's Hard to Regulate U.S. Banks!"

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 learn what went wrong and what should happen next.

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