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.

In this special bonus episode of The Parlor Room—recorded live at HBS Online's Connext 2024 conference—host Chris Linnane sits down with Jen Stave, launch director of Harvard’s Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute. They discuss artificial intelligence's transformative impact across industries, the need for global regulation, and the importance of making AI technologies accessible and affordable. This episode is a must-listen if you want to understand AI's profound implications on society and businesses.GUESTJen Stave, Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute Launch DirectorRESOURCESHarvard’s Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute (https://hbs.me/y2x7vhne)HBS Online's AI Essentials for Business course (https://hbs.me/2p98zyx7)Catch up on Season 1 of The Parlor Room:Mihir Desai on Apple's Powerful Financial Model: https://hbs.me/yd84j56nMike Wheeler on the Jazz of Negotiation: https://hbs.me/2p8zna3mJill Avery on Building a Winning Brand Portfolio: https://hbs.me/yckzfsurNien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing: https://hbs.me/36sw4frvJeff Bussgang on the Rise of AI & Raising Venture Capital: https://hbs.me/2p8p9fcuJoshua Margolis on Elevating Your Leadership Style: https://hbs.me/59st27cnForest Reinhardt on Climate Change and the Tragedy of the Commons: https://hbs.me/2p85nasjLinda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management: https://hbs.me/3hbsm25bSeason 1 Bonus Content (Part 1): https://hbs.me/yz22txwr Season 1 Bonus Content (Part 2): https://hbs.me/2jj2xxzsTop 8 Season 1 Q&As with HBS Faculty: https://hbs.me/46czj6dzWatch The Parlor Room on YouTube: https://hbs.me/4j99nbwc

Today, we’re sharing a special episode of Think Big, Buy Small, a new podcast from our friends at Harvard Business School. Think Big, Buy Small explores an innovative approach to entrepreneurship: acquisition entrepreneurship, with conversations exploring how to buy your own business, be your own boss, and get the financial benefits of your efforts through the approach of entrepreneurship through acquisition—like this episode, where HBS professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff chat with graduating Harvard MBA students and discuss their thoughts on becoming entrepreneurs.Listen to more episodes of Think Big, Buy Small and follow the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=parlor

The season finale features top Q&As from Harvard Business School faculty on finance, conflict management, branding, ethics, sustainability, and leadership. Insights include judgment in finance, storytelling for brand value, ethical considerations, and bridging skills for future leaders.

In our second special episode featuring season one bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members. Tune in for insights from Linda Hill on leadership's imperatives and developing contextual intelligence, Mihir Desai on making finance more accessible, Forest Reinhardt on learning through the case method, and Joshua Margolis on using real-world examples to teach business concepts.Catch up on Season 1 of The Parlor Room:Season 1 Bonus Content (Mike Wheeler, Jill Avery, Jeff Bussgang, and Nien-hê Hsieh): https://hbs.me/yz22txwr Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management: https://hbs.me/3hbsm25bMihir Desai on Apple's Powerful Financial Model: https://hbs.me/yd84j56nForest Reinhardt on Climate Change and the Tragedy of the Commons: https://hbs.me/2p85nasjJoshua Margolis on Elevating Your Leadership Style: https://hbs.me/59st27cnWatch The Parlor Room on YouTube: https://hbs.me/4j99nbwc