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

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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Mar 6, 2023 • 15min
Workers Are Stressed Out. Here’s How Leaders Can Help.
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: You can’t always control what happens at work. But reframing setbacks, and instituting some serious calendar discipline, can go a long way toward reducing stress.

Feb 13, 2023 • 11min
How Last Fall’s Climate Bill Is Creating Opportunities for Businesses
With major incentives starting to kick in, here's how the legislation is poised to affect the economy.

Jan 30, 2023 • 11min
How Letting Teams Fail Can Help Them Succeed
It can be tempting for leaders to swoop in to solve problems. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear from a U.S. Army colonel about why doing so is a disservice.

Jan 16, 2023 • 13min
What to Expect When Joining a Family-Owned Business
Discover the benefits and myths of working in a family business, including trust dynamics and navigating challenges. Gain insights into the unique characteristics and rewarding aspects of joining a family-owned business.

Jan 3, 2023 • 11min
Does Your Life Reflect What You Value?
Please take our listener survey: kell.gg/podsurvey In this episode of The Insightful Leader, a former CEO explains how to organize your life around what really matters—instead of trying to do it all.

Dec 23, 2022 • 42min
China’s Economy Is in Flux. Here’s What American Businesses Need to Know.
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: the end of “Zero Covid,” escalating geopolitical tensions, and China’s potentially irreplaceable role in the global supply chain.

Dec 5, 2022 • 12min
How to Engage a Disengaged Employee
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear how leaders can work with their “quiet-quitters” and rebuild morale.
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