Marina Gorbis's Blog, page 696

No, WeWork Isn’t a Tech Company. Here’s Why That Matters

The kind of company it is influences investors and its valuation.

When to Take Initiative at Work, and When Not To

Some problems aren’t yours to solve.

Learning Is Supposed to Feel Uncomfortable

Every expert started as a beginner.

181 Top CEOs Have Realized Companies Need a Purpose Beyond Profit

The Business Roundtable’s new letter could mark a turning point.

Should a Pension Fund Try to Change the World?

Harvard Business School professors Rebecca Henderson and George Serafeim discuss the impact investing efforts of Hiro Mizuno, CIO of GPIF, Japan’s government pension fund. He says that improving corporate governance, increasing inclusion and gender diversity, and addressing climate change would expand Japan’s economy. But, should a pension fund try to change the world?

The Challenges (and Triumphs) of a Young Manager

Julie Zhuo, Facebook’s VP of product design, started at the company as its first intern and became a manager at the age of 25. Like many first-time bosses, she made many missteps and acted how she thought managers were supposed to act. Eventually, she grew to find joy in the role and today she leads hundreds of people. She says that becoming a great manager also helps you know yourself better. Zhuo is the author of the book “The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You.”

Why Are We So Bad at Choosing the Right Job?

Do what you’re good at, not what pays the most.

What Supply Chain Transparency Really Means

And five steps to get started.

A Lack of Sponsorship Is Keeping Women from Advancing into Leadership

It’s time to rethink how sponsorship works.

Why “Tell Them Something They Don’t Know” Is Bad Advice in B2B Sales

And what to try instead.