On this episode: Why showing vulnerability can actually be a boon for leaders.

On this episode: Why showing vulnerability can actually be a boon for leaders.

The Case for Admitting (Some) Flaws at Work

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: Opaque algorithms on platforms like LinkedIn, Uber, and TaskRabbit have more power than ever. It’s starting to impact livelihoods.  Please take our quick listener survey: https://kell.gg/survey

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: Opaque algorithms on platforms like LinkedIn, Uber, and TaskRabbit have more power than ever. It’s starting to impact livelihoods.  Please take our quick listener survey: <a href="https://kell.gg/survey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kell.gg/survey</a>

Platforms Are Experimenting on Their Users…a Lot. Is That Okay?

For better or worse, generative AI is here to stay. On this episode of The Insightful Leader: What could it mean for you and your team?

For better or worse, generative AI is here to stay. On this episode of The Insightful Leader: What could it mean for you and your team?

How to Prepare for Your New Algorithmic Coworker

Please take our listener survey: kell.gg/podsurvey On this episode of the Insightful Leader: giving negative feedback is not easy, but such critiques can be meaningful for both parties if you use the right roadmap.

Please take our listener survey: <a href="https://kell.gg/podsurvey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kell.gg/podsurvey</a> On this episode of the Insightful Leader: giving negative feedback is not easy, but such critiques can be meaningful for both parties if you use the right roadmap.

How to Discuss Performance Issues

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: a blueprint for making strong (and honest) arguments with data.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: a blueprint for making strong (and honest) arguments with data.

How to Tell Compelling Stories with Data Visualizations [rerun]

Talking politics in this polarized climate is a dicey proposition. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, an expert in the psychology of persuasion offers tips on how to approach the topic constructively.

Talking politics in this polarized climate is a dicey proposition. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, an expert in the psychology of persuasion offers tips on how to approach the topic constructively.

How to Discuss Politics When You Disagree 

In this episode of The Insightful Leader, we consider the benefits and drawbacks of keeping a very close eye on employees.

In this episode of The Insightful Leader, we consider the benefits and drawbacks of keeping a very close eye on employees.

Is There a Right Way to Monitor Worker Productivity?

Silicon Valley Bank spectacularly collapsed—and a new analysis suggests that its precarious situation is not as much of an outlier as we’d hope. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we learn what went wrong and what should happen next.

Silicon Valley Bank spectacularly collapsed—and a new analysis suggests that its precarious situation is not as much of an outlier as we’d hope. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we learn what went wrong and what should happen next.

“It’s Hard to Regulate U.S. Banks!”

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: You can’t always control what happens at work. But reframing setbacks, and instituting some serious calendar discipline, can go a long way toward reducing stress.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: You can’t always control what happens at work. But reframing setbacks, and instituting some serious calendar discipline, can go a long way toward reducing stress.

Workers Are Stressed Out. Here’s How Leaders Can Help.

With major incentives starting to kick in, here's how the legislation is poised to affect the economy.

With major incentives starting to kick in, here's how the legislation is poised to affect the economy.

How Last Fall’s Climate Bill Is Creating Opportunities for Businesses

Expert advice and cutting-edge discoveries from one of the world’s leading business schools.

It can be tempting for leaders to swoop in to solve problems. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear from a U.S. Army colonel about why doing so is a disservice.

It can be tempting for leaders to swoop in to solve problems. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear from a U.S. Army colonel about why doing so is a disservice.

How Letting Teams Fail Can Help Them Succeed

There are cons—but a lot of pros, too. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we’ll explore what it’s like to work at a family business when you’re not a family member.

There are cons—but a lot of pros, too. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we’ll explore what it’s like to work at a family business when you’re not a family member.

What to Expect When Joining a Family-Owned Business

Please take our listener survey: kell.gg/podsurvey In this episode of The Insightful Leader, a former CEO explains how to organize your life around what really matters—instead of trying to do it all.

Please take our listener survey: <a href="https://kell.gg/podsurvey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kell.gg/podsurvey</a> In this episode of The Insightful Leader, a former CEO explains how to organize your life around what really matters—instead of trying to do it all.

Does Your Life Reflect What You Value?

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: the end of “Zero Covid,” escalating geopolitical tensions, and China’s potentially irreplaceable role in the global supply chain.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: the end of “Zero Covid,” escalating geopolitical tensions, and China’s potentially irreplaceable role in the global supply chain.

China’s Economy Is in Flux. Here’s What American Businesses Need to Know.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear how leaders can work with their “quiet-quitters” and rebuild morale.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we hear how leaders can work with their “quiet-quitters” and rebuild morale.

How to Engage a Disengaged Employee

The implosion of the crypto exchange has sent the industry reeling. We dig into what happened and whether cryptocurrency, as a concept, can weather the storm.

The implosion of the crypto exchange has sent the industry reeling. We dig into what happened and whether cryptocurrency, as a concept, can weather the storm.

What the FTX Meltdown Means for the Future of Crypto

In the fifth and final episode of our series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we look at how to measure your brand’s health–and what you should do if you don’t like what you learn. Kellogg professors Julie Hennessy, Jennifer Cutler, Jim Lecinski, and Tim Calkins will explain how to use tools like Twitter to understand how customers feel about your brand, and what happened when Old Spice and Lego started to target surprising new audiences. Finally, we’ll learn how Kellogg professors feel about Insight’s new brand.

In the fifth and final episode of our series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we look at how to measure your brand’s health–and what you should do if you don’t like what you learn. Kellogg professors Julie Hennessy, Jennifer Cutler, Jim Lecinski, and Tim Calkins will explain how to use tools like Twitter to understand how customers feel about your brand, and what happened when Old Spice and Lego started to target surprising new audiences. Finally, we’ll learn how Kellogg professors feel about Insight’s new brand.

Insight Unpacked S1E5 | Is Your Brand Working?

In episode 4 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” professor Mohan Sawhney discusses the importance of transmedia brand storytelling–and how to do it right. Every brand has a story to tell. But consumers only have so much time, energy, and attention. You will need to find a story that cuts through our collective “story fatigue” and find creative ways to deploy it.

In episode 4 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” professor Mohan Sawhney discusses the importance of transmedia brand storytelling–and how to do it right. Every brand has a story to tell. But consumers only have so much time, energy, and attention. You will need to find a story that cuts through our collective “story fatigue” and find creative ways to deploy it.

Insight Unpacked S1E4 | How Will You Tell Your Brand’s Story?

In episode 3 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we discuss the associations you want customers to make with your brand, and how to use design to make it happen. On this episode, Kellogg professor Bobby Calder looks at how great brands define themselves, how stale brands revitalize themselves, and why you should use all your senses when creating a brand image. Channel your inner artist, because it’s design time! We discuss clever multimedia campaigns and explore how soundmarks and audio branding can open the door to new brand associations.

In episode 3 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we discuss the associations you want customers to make with your brand, and how to use design to make it happen. On this episode, Kellogg professor Bobby Calder looks at how great brands define themselves, how stale brands revitalize themselves, and why you should use all your senses when creating a brand image. Channel your inner artist, because it’s design time! We discuss clever multimedia campaigns and explore how soundmarks and audio branding can open the door to new brand associations.

Insight Unpacked S1E3 | What Should Your Brand Look (and Sound and Smell) Like?

In episode 2 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we dig into the importance of finding the right name for your brand. With apologies to Shakespeare, a rose by any other name wouldn’t smell as sweet. On this episode, Kellogg professors Paul Earle and Tim Calkins offer advice on where you might look for naming inspiration, what great names convey, and when you should go with something fun and funky versus simple and straightforward. Plus: an NFL franchise with a bad name, a podcast with a great name, and the single naming rule that trumps them all.

In episode 2 of our 5-episode series, “Extraordinary Brands and How to Build Them,” we dig into the importance of finding the right name for your brand. With apologies to Shakespeare, a rose by any other name wouldn’t smell as sweet. On this episode, Kellogg professors Paul Earle and Tim Calkins offer advice on where you might look for naming inspiration, what great names convey, and when you should go with something fun and funky versus simple and straightforward. Plus: an NFL franchise with a bad name, a podcast with a great name, and the single naming rule that trumps them all.

Insight Unpacked S1E2 | What Should You Name Your Brand?

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