In the first of two special episodes featuring season one bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members. Tune in to hear from Mike Wheeler on negotiation, Jill Avery on branding, Jeff Bussgang on entrepreneurship, and Nien-hê Hsieh on ethics and artificial intelligence.Catch up on Season 1 of The Parlor Room:Mike Wheeler on the Jazz of Negotiation: https://hbs.me/2p8zna3mJill Avery on Building a Winning Brand Portfolio: https://hbs.me/yckzfsurJeff Bussgang on the Rise of AI & Raising Venture Capital: https://hbs.me/2p8p9fcuNien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing: https://hbs.me/36sw4frvWatch The Parlor Room on YouTube: https://hbs.me/4j99nbwc

Linda Hill, a Harvard Business School professor renowned for her research on leadership and innovation, joins the discussion to unravel the dynamics of effective management. She emphasizes the necessity of balancing individuality and teamwork, illustrated by Pfizer's vaccine development. Hill explores the paradoxes of management, stressing the importance of trust and collaboration. Additionally, she introduces the concept of 'bridging' for future leaders and touches on the exciting potential of avatar robots for transforming remote experiences.

How can businesses navigate the complexities of climate change? Host Chris Linnane and Harvard Business School Professor Forest Reinhardt delve into that question in this episode. They discuss the tragedy of the commons, explore the challenges of creating and selling a carbon-neutral beer, and answer listener questions about what responsibilities companies have to transition to sustainable practices.GUESTForest Reinhardt, John D. Black Professor, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Promotions and TenureRESOURCESProfessor Reinhardt's HBS Online courses: Business and Climate Change (https://hbs.me/yckrkzbk)Global Business (https://hbs.me/2p8pvjfx)Related HBS Online blog posts and videos:Blog Posts7 Ways Climate Change Affects Global Businesses (https://hbs.me/3vb8rvtt)Tragedy of the Commons: What It Is and 5 Examples (https://hbs.me/j7t3ds9x)4 Effects of Globalization on the Environment (https://hbs.me/3tozZNu)What Is Globalization in Business? (https://hbs.me/2TmxmyS)Which HBS Online Business in Society Course Is Right for You? (https://hbs.me/mrnkjes9)VideosWhat Is the Tragedy of the Commons? (https://hbs.me/2s3ub78k)What Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? (https://hbs.me/5n872a9x)Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/26frwwu7

Host Chris Linnane welcomes Harvard Business School Professor Joshua Margolis to The Parlor Room for an engaging conversation about organizational leadership. They discuss how to develop yourself as a leader by examining the story of Rakefet Russak-Aminoach, the former CEO of Bank Leumidive. They then dive into how Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Chip Bergh inspired and engaged employees to implement organizational change and drive performance. Joshua also puts Chris in the hot seat to consider what he would have done in Bergh's position.GUESTJoshua Margolis, James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Professor of Business AdministrationRESOURCESProfessor Margolis's HBS Online courses: Leadership Principles (https://hbs.me/2p8t5kyz)Organizational Leadership (https://hbs.me/yc6dkmm6)Related HBS Online blog posts:Organizational Leadership: What It Is & Why It’s Important (https://hbs.me/2p87nfzf)How to Implement Organizational Change Successfully (https://hbs.me/yzrbrbj5)Communicating Direction to Your Organization: 5 Dimensions to Consider (https://hbs.me/4xumzxxj)How Leadership Training Can Help You Transform Your Organization (https://hbs.me/485mu5kj)Leadership Principles vs. Organizational Leadership: Which Course Is Right for You? (https://hbs.me/ynjkvzn9)Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/2p9aysy5

Harvard Business School Professor Nien-hê Hsieh joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to discuss preserving work's human element with the proliferation of artificial intelligence and how Theranos' story imparts vital lessons about ethical decision-making and investing. GUESTNien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business AdministrationRESOURCESProfessor Hsieh's HBS Online course, Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Accountability (https://hbs.me/377p8ckr)Related HBS Online blog posts:What Are Business Ethics & Why Are They Important? (https://hbs.me/mvark2d)7 Ways to Improve Your Ethical Decision-Making (https://hbs.me/2pxebw5w)How to Create a Culture of Ethics & Accountability in the Workplace (https://hbs.me/3k4pn32r)Leadership in Big Tech: How to Make Ethical Decisions (https://hbs.me/mwbv39y3)Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/3cmcwecp

This week on The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jeff Bussgang, a former entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, joins host Chris Linnane to discuss the rise of generative AI, why experimentation is vital to finding product-market fit, and how to raise venture capital successfully. He also goes over how to come up with good business ideas and critiques some of Chris's in real time.GUESTJeff Bussgang, Senior Lecturer of Business AdministrationRESOURCESProfessor Bussgang's HBS Online course, Launching Tech Ventures (https://hbs.me/mtmshtbv)Professor Bussgang's books:Entering StartUpLand: An Essential Guide to Finding the Right Job (https://hbs.me/yckuc6ec)Mastering the VC Game: A Venture Capital Insider Reveals How to Get from Start-up to IPO on Your Terms (https://hbs.me/3w35mxdk)Related HBS Online blog posts:How to Effectively Pitch a Business Idea (https://hbs.me/39vpenn4)How to Find Product-Market Fit in the Tech Industry (https://hbs.me/64sjjkpu)5 Skills Needed to Launch a Successful Tech Business (https://hbs.me/2p8jpmam)How to Develop a Go-to-Market Strategy for Your Tech Venture (https://hbs.me/2p8dk3tc)5 Strategies for Securing Tech Startup Funding (https://hbs.me/2p9d32d7)Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/37s3c2sn

What can you learn about brand portfolio strategy from Marriott's $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts? Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jill Avery joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to answer that question and discuss how Marriott overcame the challenge of managing its robust 30-brand portfolio.GUESTJill Avery, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration, C. Roland Christensen Distinguished Management EducatorRESOURCESCredential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB) program, HBS Online's most comprehensive offering featuring Avery's Personal Branding course (https://hbs.me/2x4kp65m)"The Marriott-Starwood Merger: Navigating Brand Portfolio Strategy and Brand Architecture" (HBS case co-authored by Avery) (https://hbs.me/2p92p27a)Related HBS Online blog posts:What Are Mergers & Acquisitions? 4 Key Risks (https://hbs.me/2p9dyyz8)3 Business Strategy Examples to Inspire Your Own (https://hbs.me/4unctjjj)CORe vs. CLIMB: Which HBS Online Credential Program Is Right for You? (https://hbs.me/yb9js7eu)Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/5yaat7mw

In this episode of The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Professor Mike Wheeler speaks with host Chris Linnane about how negotiation's improvisational nature makes it much like jazz. He also shares stories about a former president's photo and the acquisition of a television system to illustrate strategies for succeeding at the bargaining table.GUESTMike Wheeler, MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Management Practice, RetiredRESOURCESProfessor Wheeler's HBS Online course, Negotiation Mastery (https://hbs.me/2p8ummfx)Professor Wheeler's books:The Art of Negotiation: How to Improvise Agreement in a Chaotic World (https://hbs.me/2f58xam5)What's Fair? Ethics for Negotiators (https://hbs.me/yckrx9c3)Related HBS Online blog posts:How to Become a Good Negotiator (https://hbs.me/mrx5v4kj)4 Examples of Business Negotiation Strategies (https://hbs.me/mr2zx8bh)How to Prepare for a Negotiation (https://hbs.me/2p98p9sz)3 Ways to Create Value in a Negotiation (https://hbs.me/2p9bwdrx)6 Strategies to Improve Your Negotiation Skills (https://hbs.me/3fkuvtpf)Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/ycyet9p9

In this debut episode of The Parlor Room, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Mihir Desai to discuss how Apple's financial model contributes to its success and illustrates a critical lesson about risk management.GUESTMihir Desai, Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance, Harvard Business SchoolRESOURCESProfessor Desai's HBS Online course, Leading with Finance (https://hbs.me/2p93vdeb) Professor Desai's books:The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return (https://hbs.me/5y7cbtz2)How Finance Works: The HBR Guide to Thinking Smart About the Numbers: (https://hbs.me/3ut4p3zw)International Finance: A Casebook (https://hbs.me/4jjzrkdr)Related HBS Online blog posts:What Jane Austen and Mel Brooks Can Teach Us About Finance (https://hbs.me/2y6syh8s)3 Financial Principles Every Professional Should Know (https://hbs.me/5n7p896h)The Importance of Financial Literacy in Business (https://hbs.me/2p8nwpur)How to Learn Finance without a Finance Background (https://hbs.me/2dvx8eta)Which HBS Online Finance & Accounting Course Is Right for You? (https://hbs.me/59mujadt)Watch this episode on YouTube: hbs.me/yckp4nhp

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