

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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Apr 7, 2021 • 12min
How to Tell Compelling Stories with Data Visualizations
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we provide a blueprint for making strong (and honest) arguments with data.

Mar 3, 2021 • 15min
How Can We Ramp Up Innovation?
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: what the data say about successful entrepreneurs and the types of policies that best support them.

Feb 10, 2021 • 14min
How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence
Strong leadership is about more than being the smartest person in the room. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we offer tips to become more aware of yourself and those around you.

Dec 22, 2020 • 22min
To Lead Through a Crisis, You Need the “Straight, Unvarnished Truth”
On this episode of The Insightful Leader: Carbon’s Ellen Kullman, former CEO of DuPont, on having the right people around to hold up a mirror.

Dec 10, 2020 • 16min
A 3-Step Process for Selling (Anything) Virtually
Tip: It’s not over when the Zoom call ends. Learn more on this episode of The Insightful Leader.

Nov 16, 2020 • 16min
Feeling Stuck? Here’s How to Move Your Career Forward
On this episode of The Insightful Leader, get practical advice for detecting your blind spots—and pushing past them.

Aug 18, 2020 • 25min
Thinking about Adopting a Contact-Tracing App for Your Company? Here’s What to Keep in Mind.
The technology can help reopen workplaces—but only if your employees trust it. Three experts discuss how to earn that trust.

Jul 31, 2020 • 26min
How a Century-Old Family Business Is Adapting to the Pandemic
A conversation with the chairman and the CEO of Griffith Foods about leading with purpose during the crisis.

Jul 2, 2020 • 20min
“This Is a Time for Management Teams to Earn Their Stripes.”
In this special episode, veteran venture capitalist Woody Marshall discusses the investment landscape and the importance of leadership through the pandemic.

Jun 24, 2020 • 21min
Wayfair Has Seen a Spike in New Customers. Here’s How It Plans to Keep Them.
In this special episode, a conversation with the company’s chief merchandising officer about adapting for an unprecedented future.