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 16, 2020 • 38min
“I’m Looking For Systemic, Permanent Change Right Now”
Anti-Black racism is deeply embedded in corporate culture. On this special episode, Professor Nicholas Pearce and Google’s Ginny Clarke discuss the moral responsibility of leaders to finally address that.
May 20, 2020 • 16min
Now’s the Time to Hone Your Moral Decision-Making Skills
Dilemmas are rarely black-and-white. Here's what fictional characters can teach us about today’s real-world quandaries.
Apr 30, 2020 • 13min
You Can Lead Through a Crisis. But Can You Coach Through One?
Three ways to help your employees arrive at their own answers to difficult questions.
Apr 15, 2020 • 10min
Sure, Take That Zoom Call in Your Sweatpants. It Might Make You a Better Person.
When we stop compartmentalizing our home and work selves, we tend to act more ethically, research finds.
Mar 30, 2020 • 15min
Designing Social Impact Programs That (Really) Work
Prof. Megan Kashner describes three ways that leaders in the private sector can help solve the biggest problems facing society today.
Mar 11, 2020 • 12min
Is Management Training Worth It?
New research from Prof. Nicola Bianchi goes inside the black box of management training. What he finds could help companies get more bang for their buck.
Feb 26, 2020 • 16min
When AI Leaves the Lab
Prof. Adam Pah explains why it’s getting harder to get good data, why too much data can sabotage your algorithm, and how companies are now using AI to address customers’ pain points. For more tips on using AI and analytics in business, download our new ebook: kell.gg/book
Feb 20, 2020 • 14min
The (Surprisingly Muddy) Case for Transparency
There’s a classic rule in economics that says more transparency and communication always leads to better outcomes. But research from Prof. Robert Bray suggests that there are important exceptions to this trusty rule. When does it make more sense to keep your cards close to the vest?
Jan 29, 2020 • 9min
How to Give Feedback That’s Actually Helpful
What’s the best way to offer your employees and colleagues constructive criticism? Prof. Ellen Taaffe shares tips for how to give (and receive) better feedback, and what you can do if you’re not getting any feedback at all.
Jan 17, 2020 • 14min
Do Bosses Who Trust Their Employees Deliver More Innovation?
For leaders, deciding how much trust to place in the people you manage can be tricky. Give them too much leeway, and they might take advantage of you—but don’t give them enough, and they may not feel safe to take risks. So how much does a more trusting CEO really spur innovation? And how should you determine if more trust is what your organization really needs? Prof. Kieu-Trang Nguyen describes a new study that takes a clever approach to analyzing trust at the top.
