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- 01 Jun 2014
- News
The Digital Deck
Anand. "The online platform and course offerings that we've created reflect these principles. The goals are ambitious, and we are committed. But we're also in new territory here, so we'll need to bring a heavy dose of humility to our...
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Julia Hanna
- 10 Mar 2021
- News
Turning Point: Coming to Cambodia
musician to get her first-ever passport for travel outside of Cambodia. In a traditionally hierarchical culture, I showed younger managers how to speak up—and I encouraged their bosses to listen. And what did I learn? I learned humility...
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Commencement 2011 Address | About
remember Lincoln’s wisdom. The real test of your character as a leader will come as you gain power over the course of your career. And if you can’t remember Lincoln, remember Spiderman: with awesome power comes awesome responsibility. Your character will shine if you...
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- 03 Feb 2016
- What Do You Think?
How Do You Hire an 'Impostor'?
the right coaching in order to help to achieve a high self esteem...” Having inspired the question in the title, Joel then seemed to answer it by saying, “I think the answer lies in the demands of the role you hoped they’d fill. As a general rule, however, genuine...
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by James Heskett
- 12 Mar 2019
- Blog Post
What I Learned in the Africa Rising Short Intensive Program
solutions in reaction to market realities rather than seeking to force-fit existing models from other markets into an African context. Winning in such an environment requires that the next generation of Africa-bound businesses display the uncommon View Details
- 25 May 2015
- Blog Post
RapidSOS Wins the HBS New Venture Competition
competition winnings to close to $500k). As I graduate, RapidSOS is a 17-member team with partnerships globally to bring emergency communication to the 21st Century. It’s been an incredible two years, and I can’t help but look back on it all with View Details
- 25 Mar 2021
- News
Alumni Honor Nitin Nohria and Support His Legacy
million to the School in his name. With characteristic humility and honoring a process set by his predecessor, Dean Jay Light, Nohria stressed the importance of allocating these funds to advance the future priorities of his successor,...
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- 02 Oct 2013
- What Do You Think?
Is Leadership an Increasingly Difficult Balancing Act?
require leaders who have a bias for listening, testing, and fast-reacting? Rather than authority figures, will they have to admit with increasing frequency that they don't have all or even very many of the answers about the future? If so, does this take us a step...
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by James Heskett
- 05 Feb 2009
- What Do You Think?
Why Can’t We Figure Out How to Select Leaders?
leader—"Builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will"—except for the fact that he has been plagued with bad decisions regarding his choices for senior management positions and...
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by Jim Heskett
- 20 Jul 2020
- News
Responding to Racism Amid a Pandemic; LGBT Alumni Take Pride Celebration Online
1999) and Craig Robinson (MBA 2002). “We recognize and embrace the unique influence and responsibility we have as the largest HBS alumni community globally. We also approach this critical initiative with deep humility and appreciation for...
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Margie Kelley
- 25 Apr 2014
- News
Investing in Innovation
School stronger and the leaders it educates better prepared to make a difference in the world. "As important as we believe these innovations will be, we must have the humility to accept that the world will inevitably present challenges we...
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- 01 Jun 2000
- News
Books
is marked by the ability to surrender control, accept change, and make a graceful departure. Examples of success in this stage include the exit strategies of Peter Lynch and Andrew Carnegie. While the authors acknowledge the importance of View Details
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Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs
face as they were talking improved understanding. WHAT SURPRISED YOU ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? TF: The humility of the group. Harvard does something different than anything I've ever seen. Folks disagree and argue in a very specific way. They...
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- 11 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
Saying “Race” Out Loud: Leading Conversations on Diversity in HBS Classrooms
humility and can be a cause of some consternation. Much of what happens in the classroom is facilitative listening—not being afraid of going where students take you. I never want any of our students to feel that we're not giving them the...
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- 21 Jun 2010
- Research & Ideas
Strategy and Execution for Emerging Markets
partner in progress can help companies in emerging markets, particularly multinationals coming in from more developed markets. Balance Ambition with Humility in Emerging Markets: Multinationals based in developed countries as well as...
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by Martha Lagace
- 02 Apr 2014
- What Do You Think?
Has the Post-Capitalist Economy Finally Arrived?
evaluate leaders accordingly." Yadeed Lobo commented, " the mark of a great leader is the impression they leave on any employee." G. P. Rao added: " lack of humility and leadership appear to be inconsistent, if not...
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- 01 May 2015
- News
Celebrating and Supporting Leadership
difference in the world. "As important as we believe these innovations will be, we must have the humility to accept that the world will inevitably present challenges we cannot anticipate today," Nohria adds. "By undertaking these...
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Educational Services
- 17 Nov 2020
- In Practice
How Retailers Can Thrive in a Shopping Season Like No Other
communities in the United States and the world are experiencing very different realities as the year draws to a close. While you might have an idea you believe in, I would err on the side of humility and test if and where your ideas might...
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- 19 Jul 2011
- Research & Ideas
Rupert Murdoch and the Seeds of Moral Hazard
alliances later. "Co-optition," an awkward term for knowing how to cooperate with competitors, is the operating mode in rapidly changing industries. This requires a dash of humility as well as honor and integrity. Graciousness...
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- 23 Jul 2001
- Research & Ideas
How the Giants of Enterprise Seized the Future
"feeling tone" he engendered around himself. He truly—passionately—believed you could learn from anybody. Because ordinary people knew that, they taught him all they could. Humility was a trait which no one ever accused Charles...
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by Richard S. Tedlow