Marina Gorbis's Blog, page 53

To Make Better Decisions, Think Like a Venture Capitalist

A conversation with Stanford GSB professor Ilya Strebulaev on embracing disagreement.

Why Your Frontline Employee Turnover Is High

And the hidden costs of neglecting this crucial part of your workforce.

Calyx Global: Improving the Quality of Carbon Credits

How one startup balances revenue growth and brand management.

How Costly Is a Resume Gap for Executives?

An analysis shows the impact can linger for senior leaders.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Incentives for Sales Teams

Salespeople with a purpose beyond making money outsell those who are focused exclusively on targets and quotas.

Navigating the Hybrid Work Dilemma

A conversation with HBS professor Raj Choudhury on what research really shows about hybrid work.

Research: Hiring a Superstar Can Backfire

Why they often find it challenging to reproduce their success in a new environment.

When Another Senior Leader Is Threatening Your Reputation

Three behaviors that can undermine you—and how to counteract them.

Coming Soon: Season 9 of Coaching Real Leaders

Listen to the new season of Coaching Real Leaders, where executive coach Muriel Wilkins guides leaders through their biggest challenges.

What It Takes to Fix a “Mean” Workplace

While everyone contributes to a company’s culture, leaders have an outsized ability to influence it.