Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square

Sometimes economic hardship can turn good people into reluctant rule-breakers, says research by Livia Alfonsi. But companies can take steps to deter grifting and support employees.

Cheating at Work Isn't Just About Character—It's About Conditions | Working Knowledge Sometimes economic hardship can turn good people into reluctant rule-breakers, says research by Livia Alfonsi.

As the first woman to buy a seat at the New York Stock Exchange, Muriel Siebert spent a lifetime breaking barriers. Her legacy, explored through an exhibit at Harvard Business School's Baker Library, offers lessons for all executives.

Five Lessons from a Wall Street Trailblazer | Working Knowledge A Baker Library exhibit explores the extraordinary life of Muriel Siebert, the first woman to buy a seat at the New York Stock Exchange.

This Month’s Focus: Business Acumen – See the Big Picture, Make Better Decisions, Drive Success!

Business acumen is about understanding how decisions impact the entire organization. Strong business judgment helps you manage risk, think strategically, and make choices that contribute to long-term success.

📘 Exclusive eBook – Strengthening Your Business Judgment
🎙️ Expert Podcast – Thinking Like a Business Leader
💻 Optional Online Course – Master Business Acumen

Develop the skills to improve decision-making, increase financial awareness, and create greater value across your organization.

STEP INTO HARVARD SQUARE:

Step Into Harvard Square - Leaders Excellence At Leaders Excellence, our headquarters at Harvard Square is more than just a location — it’s a symbol of who we are and what we stand for.

Leslie John, author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing, says that sharing too much information—thoughtfully and at the right time—can strengthen relationships and build credibility.

Show People How 'Your Brain Works': Leslie John on the Art of Oversharing | Working Knowledge Leslie John, author of "Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing," says that sharing too much information—thoughtfully and at the right time—can strengthen relationships and build credibility.

Contrary to corporate fears, privacy regulations don't necessarily deter people from sharing information. Research by Ayelet Israeli and Eva Ascarza shows how such policies can reassure consumers—and benefit marketers.

More Trust, More Data: The Upside of Privacy Laws for Companies | Working Knowledge Research by Ayelet Israeli and Eva Ascarza shows how such policies can reassure consumers—and benefit marketers.

Managers often give inflated performance reviews to mediocre employees. In some cases, ignoring minor slip-ups might be a sound strategy to avoid the high costs of employee retaliation, says research by Henrique Castro-Pires.

When Candor Hurts the Business: The Economics of Employee Retaliation | Working Knowledge Ignoring the minor slip-ups of mediocre employees might be a sound strategy to avoid the high costs of employee retaliation, says research by Henrique Castro-Pires.

This Month’s Focus: Marketing Basics — Build Awareness, Drive Growth, Create Impact!

Marketing is essential for business growth. Without it, even the best products and services can go unnoticed. Understanding the fundamentals helps you reach the right audience and make better business decisions.

📘 Exclusive eBook – Foundations of Effective Marketing
🎙️ Expert Podcast – Making Smarter Marketing Decisions
💻 Optional Online Course – Master Marketing Basics

Gain the knowledge and perspective needed to build, grow, and position your business successfully.

STEP INTO HARVARD SQUARE:

Step Into Harvard Square - Leaders Excellence At Leaders Excellence, our headquarters at Harvard Square is more than just a location — it’s a symbol of who we are and what we stand for.

Apple not only transformed industries and created new markets, but elevated the role of technology in everyday life. David B. Yoffie, Jill J. Avery, and colleague reflect on the company's rise.

Scaling Vision to Market Power: Lessons from Apple's 50-Year Run | Working Knowledge Apple not only transformed industries and created new markets, but elevated the role of technology in everyday life. David B. Yoffie, Jill J. Avery, and colleague reflect on the company's rise.

A hiring platform's AI misstep sparked outrage, regulatory scrutiny, and a trust crisis. Sandra Sucher explains how the company recovered and suggests six questions every leader should ask to use AI responsibly and maintain public trust.

Lessons from a Trust Crisis: 'AI Made Me Do It' Is No Excuse | Working Knowledge A hiring platform's AI misstep sparked outrage, regulatory scrutiny, and a trust crisis. Sandra Sucher suggests six questions every leader should ask to use AI responsibly and maintain public trust.

Even in a digital world, geography matters for innovation. Shane Greenstein explores how companies are navigating strategic questions about proximity and scale as they pursue new ideas.

Location Still Matters in the Era of Bits and Bytes: Interview with Shane Greenstein | Working Knowledge Even in a digital world, geography matters for innovation. Shane Greenstein explores how companies are navigating strategic questions about proximity and scale as they pursue new ideas.