Marina Gorbis's Blog, page 710

Aggressive Leaders Are More Likely to Be Punished for Their Mistakes

We don’t want to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Price Transparency in Health Care Is Coming to the U.S. — But Will It Matter?

It’s not your typical economic sector.

3 Reasons New Coaches and Consultants Fail

One mistake: Not taking low-fee, brand-building work early on.

Will Automation Improve Work for Women — or Make It Worse?

The burden of job displacement will not be shared equally.

Why Having a Target Salary in Mind Can Derail a Job Negotiation

We aren’t always realistic about what that number is based on.

The Controversial History of United Fruit

Harvard Business School professor Geoffrey Jones discusses the overthrow of President Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala in 1954 in a U.S.-backed coup in support of the United Fruit Co. (now Chiquita Brands International). Jones examines the impact and role of the company in the Guatemalan economy.

It’s Not Your Coworkers’ Job to Teach You About Social Issues

How to educate yourself without burdening your colleagues.

Stopping White-Collar Crime at Your Company

Eugene Soltes, associate professor at Harvard Business School, studies white-collar crime and has even interviewed convicts behind bars. While most people think of high-profile scandals like Enron, he says every sizable organization has lapses in integrity. He shares practical tools for managers to identify pockets of ethical violations to prevent them from ballooning into serious reputational and financial damage. Soltes is the author of the HBR article “Where Is Your Company Most Prone to Lapses in Integrity?”

The Problems with 5-Star Rating Systems, and How to Fix Them

They don’t separate good products from great ones.

Making Sure Your Stress Isn’t Contagious

First, identify what’s stressing you out.