The Parlor Room

Dive into fascinating insights from Harvard Business School faculty, touching on themes such as the power of direct customer engagement and the need to adapt to talent shortages. Discover how psychological safety can transform leadership environments, enhancing team performance. Explore the critical interplay between marketing strategies and leadership development, and learn about demographic shifts that will shape the workforce of the future. Each topic reveals wisdom that can drive success in today's business landscape.

Felix Oberholzer-Gee, a professor at HBS Online specializing in business strategy, discusses the pitfalls of buzzword-heavy jargon in leadership. He underscores the critical need for clarity in strategic planning to avoid confusion. Oberholzer-Gee also critiques the shifting definitions of disruption, advocating for precise language to bolster competitive advantage. The conversation touches on effective decision-making, emphasizing transparency and team collaboration as keys to fostering trust and resilience in leadership.

In this special episode featuring season two bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members on the topic of AI and navigating the future of the workplace. Tune in to hear from Sunil Gupta on marketing strategies, Anthony Mayo on effective leadership, Christina Wallace on entrepreneurial mindset, Felix Oberholzer-Gee on business strategy, and V.G. Narayanan on accounting. Catch up on Season 2 of The Parlor Room: Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies: https://hbs.me/3j3jcpmw Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader: https://hbs.me/3ttp4c56  Christina Wallace on Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset: https://hbs.me/2p87t4j8  Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy: https://hbs.me/yc3f5jb3  V.G. Narayanan on How Accounting Connects the Business World: https://hbs.me/mry92699  Watch The Parlor Room on YouTube: https://hbs.me/4j99nbwc 

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, host Chris Linnane sits down with Harvard Business School Professor V.G. Narayanan, senior associate dean for HBS Online and Executive Education, an expert in financial accounting, to explore the essential role of financial statements in the business world. They discuss how understanding business dynamics makes you a better accountant, the critical importance of financial statements as a form of communication, and how accounting serves as a universal language connecting businesses of all sizes. GUESTV.G. Narayanan, Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean of Executive Education and Senior Associate Dean of HBS OnlineRESOURCESHBS Online's Financial Accounting course (https://hbs.me/3nrrrr8t) Narayanan’s latest book, Introduction to Financial Accounting (https://hbs.me/2p9bw8pv)Related HBS Online blog posts: Choosing the Right HBS Online Finance & Accounting Course (https://hbs.me/2p9698nj) The Importance of Communication in Accounting (https://hbs.me/2p89fbxe) 8 Financial Accounting Skills for Business Success (https://hbs.me/49fhszbx) 5 Steps to Learn Financial Accounting without an Accounting Background (https://hbs.me/bde226nh) Course Comparison: Financial Accounting vs. Leading with Finance  (https://hbs.me/3p7p6kkx) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/2p8z2ft2

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, host Chris Linnane sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Nancy Koehn, an expert in crisis leadership, to discuss how crisis brings out extraordinary leadership, highlighting key characteristics like self-awareness, emotional intelligence, ambition, and courage. They explore how empathy inspires and motivates, emphasizing that great leadership comes in all shapes and sizes.GUESTNancy Koehn, Baker Foundation Professor, James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration RESOURCESHBS Online’s interactive lesson with Professor Nancy Koehn (https://hbs.me/yck58wv9)Koehn’s latest book, Forged in Crisis (https://hbs.me/49ksds8w)Related HBS Online blog posts: Authentic Leadership: What It Is & Why It's Important (https://hbs.me/3azfem54) Leadership vs. Management: What’s the Difference? (https://hbs.me/sm8uuc5f) 5 Characteristics of a Courageous Leader (https://hbs.me/5bfmkc9y) 3 Examples of Courageous Leaders & Lessons You Can Learn From Them (https://hbs.me/3rkh75u4) Leadership Under Pressure: 3 Strategies for Keeping Calm During a Crisis (https://hbs.me/y77z49ev) Watch on Youtube: https://hbs.me/ycxxw6pk

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, Chris sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee, an expert in strategic management, to explore key frameworks and concepts in business strategy. They discuss disruptive innovation, shifting industry dynamics, and the importance of strategic flexibility. Oberholzer-Gee also shares insightful examples of how today’s leading companies create value.GUESTFelix Oberholzer-Gee, the Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.RESOURCESHBS Online's Business Strategy course (https://hbs.me/yckhjunp)Oberholzer-Gee’s latest book, Better, Simpler Strategy (https://hbs.me/yc7c6v4p)Related HBS Online blog posts: How Online Strategy Courses Boosted Anna Krupnova’s Confidence & Career (https://hbs.me/yzna9jbj) Business Strategy vs. Strategy Execution: Which Course Is Right for Me? (https://hbs.me/yzcj7c9k)  Willingness to Pay vs. Willingness to Sell: What’s the Difference? (https://hbs.me/2p9yaubh) How to Develop a Business Strategy: 6 Steps (https://hbs.me/2p8pcu92)  What Is Business Strategy & Why Is It Important? (https://hbs.me/yp4ktctb) 

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, Chris sits down with startup advisor, founder, and Harvard Business School Professor Christina Wallace to discuss the critical role of building an entrepreneurial mindset. Wallace breaks down the distinctions between traditional marketing and entrepreneurial marketing, illustrating how mindset plays a pivotal role. She delves into the core principles of entrepreneurial marketing, emphasizing how curiosity and embracing uncertainty can drive meaningful results—far beyond a sales-driven approach. Plus, Wallace shares valuable insights on identifying your strengths and leveraging them to carve a fulfilling career path.GUESTChristina Wallace, Senior Lecturer in the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at Harvard Business School RESOURCESHBS Online's Entrepreneurial Marketing course (https://hbs.me/5bd39zr4)Wallace’s latest book, The Portfolio Life (https://hbs.me/msc4a74u)Related HBS Online blog posts: Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset & Deep Marketing Expertise with HBS Online’s New Certificate Course & Marketing Learning Track (https://hbs.me/659v25bd)  HBS Online Courses Prepared This Young Professional to Jump from Industry to Entrepreneurship (https://hbs.me/4vt7un8w) Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: What's the Difference? (https://hbs.me/48kr9sc9)  How One Health Care Leader Advanced Her Career by Becoming Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (https://hbs.me/k82798by)  3 Entrepreneurs Who Made Their Ideas Winning Realities (https://hbs.me/yckw3fbn)  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/yuds3ku4

Anthony Mayo, a Harvard Business School professor and expert in leadership, discusses the essentials of effective leadership. He delves into the qualities that distinguish great leaders, including emotional intelligence and resilience. Mayo highlights the importance of fostering team autonomy and providing constructive feedback. He also examines challenges faced by women and people of color in leadership roles, advocating for authenticity and vulnerability. Additionally, he shares insights on nurturing future leaders through tailored opportunities and coaching.

Sunil Gupta, the Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, shares his expertise on digital marketing strategies. He discusses the transformative impact of data analytics, emphasizing its role in creating personalized marketing approaches. Gupta unpacks the rise of AI and its implications for marketers, stressing the importance of adapting skills. He also explores the strategic complexities of navigating target audiences and highlights key performance indicators, ensuring organizations maximize their marketing effectiveness.

Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson, an authority on team dynamics, shares her insights into the art of 'teaming.' She discusses how psychological safety is crucial for fostering high-performing teams and explores the concept of intelligent failures as valuable learning opportunities. Edmondson highlights the transformative power of organized teamwork in healthcare and emphasizes the need for clear communication and respectful dialogue in maintaining positive workplace relationships.