The Why Podcast https://www.london.edu/ en f4217cc0-082a-11f1-8b9f-7d5fb9653a24 Every piece of academic research starts with a question to answer or puzzle to solve. Listen in as London Business School faculty describe how they set about making new discoveries on a subject they’re curious about, what their findings suggest, and discuss the current and potential future impact of their research for you and your business. A Think at London Business School podcast. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bf473c28-8c19-11ed-a51e-13c6a16b8e88/image/249caccea037715445c63c20cd283594.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Why Podcast https://www.london.edu/ episodic London Business School Every piece of academic research starts with a question to answer or puzzle to solve. Listen in as London Business School faculty describe how they set about making new discoveries on a subject they’re curious about, what their findings suggest, and discuss the current and potential future impact of their research for you and your business. A Think at London Business School podcast. Every piece of academic research starts with a question to answer or puzzle to solve. Listen in as London Business School faculty describe how they set about making new discoveries on a subject they’re curious about, what their findings suggest, and discuss the current and potential future impact of their research for you and your business. A Think at London Business School podcast.

]]> London Business School podcasts@london.edu The Why Podcast: Why we are who we are Professor Nigel Nicholson joins Katie Pisa on The Why Podcast to explore why individuality matters more than ever in the age of AI, and why ignoring it carries serious consequences for leadership and relationships. Drawing on his latest book, ‘Unique You: How Individuality Works and Why It Matters’, Nigel explains why each person inhabits a distinct inner world shaped by biology and experience and why no two people ever truly share the same experience.   The conversation examines how modern organisations often overlook individuality in favour of averages, categories and standardised metrics, and why this limits judgement, connection and performance at work.   Three key themes emerge from the discussion: - Each individual lives within their own umwelt, meaning comparison and one-size-fits-all leadership approaches often miss what truly motivates people - Healthy relationships depend on recognition rather than sameness – learning to 'see and be seen' without comparing - As AI advances, uniquely human qualities such as intuition, meaning and moral judgement become both more valuable and more vulnerable   For leaders and organisations, the episode offers a practical tool: decentring. This isn’t the same thing as empathy, Nigel explains. It’s the discipline of seeing the world from another person’s perspective. That's how to improve judgement, reduce conflict and build healthier workplaces.   Discover more about Nigel and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/n/nicholson-n   For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit https://www.london.edu/think    Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen   Follow us on social media:   https://x.com/LBS https://www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school/ https://www.facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:15:00 -0000 full 3 8 London Business School Professor Nigel Nicholson joins Katie Pisa on The Why Podcast to explore why individuality matters more than ever in the age of AI, and why ignoring it carries serious consequences for leadership and relationships. Drawing on his latest book, ‘Unique You: How Individuality Works and Why It Matters’, Nigel explains why each person inhabits a distinct inner world shaped by biology and experience and why no two people ever truly share the same experience.   The conversation examines how modern organisations often overlook individuality in favour of averages, categories and standardised metrics, and why this limits judgement, connection and performance at work.   Three key themes emerge from the discussion: - Each individual lives within their own umwelt, meaning comparison and one-size-fits-all leadership approaches often miss what truly motivates people - Healthy relationships depend on recognition rather than sameness – learning to 'see and be seen' without comparing - As AI advances, uniquely human qualities such as intuition, meaning and moral judgement become both more valuable and more vulnerable   For leaders and organisations, the episode offers a practical tool: decentring. This isn’t the same thing as empathy, Nigel explains. It’s the discipline of seeing the world from another person’s perspective. That's how to improve judgement, reduce conflict and build healthier workplaces.   Discover more about Nigel and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/n/nicholson-n   For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit https://www.london.edu/think    Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen   Follow us on social media:   https://x.com/LBS https://www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school/ https://www.facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool Professor Nigel Nicholson joins Katie Pisa on The Why Podcast to explore why individuality matters more than ever in the age of AI, and why ignoring it carries serious consequences for leadership and relationships.


Drawing on his latest book, ‘Unique You: How Individuality Works and Why It Matters’, Nigel explains why each person inhabits a distinct inner world shaped by biology and experience and why no two people ever truly share the same experience.

 

The conversation examines how modern organisations often overlook individuality in favour of averages, categories and standardised metrics, and why this limits judgement, connection and performance at work.

 

Three key themes emerge from the discussion:

- Each individual lives within their own umwelt, meaning comparison and one-size-fits-all leadership approaches often miss what truly motivates people

- Healthy relationships depend on recognition rather than sameness – learning to 'see and be seen' without comparing

- As AI advances, uniquely human qualities such as intuition, meaning and moral judgement become both more valuable and more vulnerable

 

For leaders and organisations, the episode offers a practical tool: decentring. This isn’t the same thing as empathy, Nigel explains. It’s the discipline of seeing the world from another person’s perspective. That's how to improve judgement, reduce conflict and build healthier workplaces.

 

Discover more about Nigel and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/n/nicholson-n

 

For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit https://www.london.edu/think 

 

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]]> 1708 no The Why Podcast: Why delaying student loan payments benefits everyone Professor Francisco Gomes explains why today’s student loan systems place the greatest financial pressure on graduates exactly when they can least afford it and how a simple shift in repayment timing could transform economic wellbeing.  In this episode of The Why Podcast, Francisco outlines how early career repayment forces young adults to juggle debt with low incomes, rising living costs and major life decisions. This pressure distorts career choices, reduces savings, increases default risk and undermines the very purpose of student loans: expanding opportunity.  Three key themes emerge from the conversation:  Early repayment clashes with real financial behaviour. Graduates earn the least, face the most uncertainty and need to build safety nets, yet current systems demand repayment immediately, driving avoidable financial strain.  Deferring repayments unlocks long-term gains. Waiting even 10 years allows individuals to save, invest, avoid high cost borrowing and make better career decisions – all without increasing the government’s fiscal burden.  Systemic benefits multiply. Lower delinquency means lower interest rates and fewer distortions in labour markets, making the entire loan system more efficient and the wider economy more productive.  Francisco’s findings suggest that redesigning loan timing, not loan size, could meaningfully improve financial wellbeing for millions of graduates while reducing pressure on public budgets.  Professor of Finance at London Business School, Professor Francisco Gomes researches household finance, long-term behaviour and how financial policies shape economic outcomes.  Discover more about Francisco and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/g/gomes-f For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:38:00 -0000 full 3 7 London Business School Professor Francisco Gomes explains why today’s student loan systems place the greatest financial pressure on graduates exactly when they can least afford it and how a simple shift in repayment timing could transform economic wellbeing.  In this episode of The Why Podcast, Francisco outlines how early career repayment forces young adults to juggle debt with low incomes, rising living costs and major life decisions. This pressure distorts career choices, reduces savings, increases default risk and undermines the very purpose of student loans: expanding opportunity.  Three key themes emerge from the conversation:  Early repayment clashes with real financial behaviour. Graduates earn the least, face the most uncertainty and need to build safety nets, yet current systems demand repayment immediately, driving avoidable financial strain.  Deferring repayments unlocks long-term gains. Waiting even 10 years allows individuals to save, invest, avoid high cost borrowing and make better career decisions – all without increasing the government’s fiscal burden.  Systemic benefits multiply. Lower delinquency means lower interest rates and fewer distortions in labour markets, making the entire loan system more efficient and the wider economy more productive.  Francisco’s findings suggest that redesigning loan timing, not loan size, could meaningfully improve financial wellbeing for millions of graduates while reducing pressure on public budgets.  Professor of Finance at London Business School, Professor Francisco Gomes researches household finance, long-term behaviour and how financial policies shape economic outcomes.  Discover more about Francisco and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/g/gomes-f For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Professor Francisco Gomes explains why today’s student loan systems place the greatest financial pressure on graduates exactly when they can least afford it and how a simple shift in repayment timing could transform economic wellbeing. 

In this episode of The Why Podcast, Francisco outlines how early career repayment forces young adults to juggle debt with low incomes, rising living costs and major life decisions. This pressure distorts career choices, reduces savings, increases default risk and undermines the very purpose of student loans: expanding opportunity. 

Three key themes emerge from the conversation: 

  • Early repayment clashes with real financial behaviour. Graduates earn the least, face the most uncertainty and need to build safety nets, yet current systems demand repayment immediately, driving avoidable financial strain. 

  • Deferring repayments unlocks long-term gains. Waiting even 10 years allows individuals to save, invest, avoid high cost borrowing and make better career decisions – all without increasing the government’s fiscal burden. 

  • Systemic benefits multiply. Lower delinquency means lower interest rates and fewer distortions in labour markets, making the entire loan system more efficient and the wider economy more productive. 

Francisco’s findings suggest that redesigning loan timing, not loan size, could meaningfully improve financial wellbeing for millions of graduates while reducing pressure on public budgets. 

Professor of Finance at London Business School, Professor Francisco Gomes researches household finance, long-term behaviour and how financial policies shape economic outcomes. 

Discover more about Francisco and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/g/gomes-f

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]]> 1620 no The Why Podcast: Why do people resist gender gap initiatives? Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour Elinor Flynn sits down with Katie Pisa, Senior Editor of Think, to explore why many employees support equality yet still resist gender diversity initiatives. Dive into how the everyday explanations people use to make sense of persistent gender gaps shape whether they see organisational action as fair, necessary or effective. Drawing on new research and real‑world workplace observations, Elinor explains why people act like “naïve scientists”, forming their own theories about why women remain underrepresented at senior levels despite strong educational attainment and decades of organisational effort. These explanations can either strengthen or undermine support for the very initiatives designed to close the gap. Three key themes emerge from the conversation: - People rely on three stories to explain gender gaps – organisational barriers, traits and choices – with each shaping how fair or necessary gender initiatives feel. - “Choice” narratives make inequality seem voluntary, increasing the sense that women are responsible and reducing support for organisational action. - Everyday workplace conversations can reinforce these narratives, so leaders must rethink how they frame careers, culture and expectations to build genuine support. What can leaders can do differently? Elinor delves into whether they should be using more precise language when discussing career paths, challenging assumptions about why women leave organisations, or should they be rethinking work design to provide greater predictability rather than flexibility. Dr Elinor Flynn is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour. Discover more about Elinor and her research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/e/elinor-flynn. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:53:00 -0000 full 3 6 London Business School Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour Elinor Flynn sits down with Katie Pisa, Senior Editor of Think, to explore why many employees support equality yet still resist gender diversity initiatives. Dive into how the everyday explanations people use to make sense of persistent gender gaps shape whether they see organisational action as fair, necessary or effective. Drawing on new research and real‑world workplace observations, Elinor explains why people act like “naïve scientists”, forming their own theories about why women remain underrepresented at senior levels despite strong educational attainment and decades of organisational effort. These explanations can either strengthen or undermine support for the very initiatives designed to close the gap. Three key themes emerge from the conversation: - People rely on three stories to explain gender gaps – organisational barriers, traits and choices – with each shaping how fair or necessary gender initiatives feel. - “Choice” narratives make inequality seem voluntary, increasing the sense that women are responsible and reducing support for organisational action. - Everyday workplace conversations can reinforce these narratives, so leaders must rethink how they frame careers, culture and expectations to build genuine support. What can leaders can do differently? Elinor delves into whether they should be using more precise language when discussing career paths, challenging assumptions about why women leave organisations, or should they be rethinking work design to provide greater predictability rather than flexibility. Dr Elinor Flynn is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour. Discover more about Elinor and her research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/e/elinor-flynn. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour Elinor Flynn sits down with Katie Pisa, Senior Editor of Think, to explore why many employees support equality yet still resist gender diversity initiatives. Dive into how the everyday explanations people use to make sense of persistent gender gaps shape whether they see organisational action as fair, necessary or effective. Drawing on new research and real‑world workplace observations, Elinor explains why people act like “naïve scientists”, forming their own theories about why women remain underrepresented at senior levels despite strong educational attainment and decades of organisational effort. These explanations can either strengthen or undermine support for the very initiatives designed to close the gap. Three key themes emerge from the conversation: - People rely on three stories to explain gender gaps – organisational barriers, traits and choices – with each shaping how fair or necessary gender initiatives feel. - “Choice” narratives make inequality seem voluntary, increasing the sense that women are responsible and reducing support for organisational action. - Everyday workplace conversations can reinforce these narratives, so leaders must rethink how they frame careers, culture and expectations to build genuine support. What can leaders can do differently? Elinor delves into whether they should be using more precise language when discussing career paths, challenging assumptions about why women leave organisations, or should they be rethinking work design to provide greater predictability rather than flexibility. Dr Elinor Flynn is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour. Discover more about Elinor and her research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/e/elinor-flynn. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠

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]]> 2113 no The Why Podcast: Why companies don't always reveal employee data Why are so many companies still struggling to achieve meaningful workforce diversity, and what does newly released data reveal about the barriers hidden inside organisations? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Rachel Flam uncovers what firm‑level evidence shows about representation, transparency and the forces shaping workplace equity today. The conversation highlights why disclosure matters and what happens when companies choose to remain silent. Three key themes emerge from the discussion: Newly available workforce data exposes the stark drop off in representation for racial minorities at first and middle management levels. Organisations with lower managerial diversity are less likely to disclose their EEO 1 reports, indicating that non disclosure can be strategic rather than procedural. Transparency plays a critical role in creating accountability, helping stakeholders see where gaps persist and encouraging firms to address barriers. The episode also explores how firm‑level culture, internal processes and leadership practices can drive much of the variation in diversity across companies – far more than industry or geography alone can explain. As disclosure trends shift and public expectations rise, the conversation addresses why honest reporting is essential for building equitable workplaces. Assistant Professor of Accounting at London Business School, Dr Rachel Flam is co‑author of ‘Behind the Curtain of Workforce Diversity’, a landmark study using newly released EEO‑1 data to examine firm‑level diversity patterns. Discover more about Rachel and her research: ⁠https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/r/rachel-flam For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:04:00 -0000 full 3 5 London Business School Why are so many companies still struggling to achieve meaningful workforce diversity, and what does newly released data reveal about the barriers hidden inside organisations? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Rachel Flam uncovers what firm‑level evidence shows about representation, transparency and the forces shaping workplace equity today. The conversation highlights why disclosure matters and what happens when companies choose to remain silent. Three key themes emerge from the discussion: Newly available workforce data exposes the stark drop off in representation for racial minorities at first and middle management levels. Organisations with lower managerial diversity are less likely to disclose their EEO 1 reports, indicating that non disclosure can be strategic rather than procedural. Transparency plays a critical role in creating accountability, helping stakeholders see where gaps persist and encouraging firms to address barriers. The episode also explores how firm‑level culture, internal processes and leadership practices can drive much of the variation in diversity across companies – far more than industry or geography alone can explain. As disclosure trends shift and public expectations rise, the conversation addresses why honest reporting is essential for building equitable workplaces. Assistant Professor of Accounting at London Business School, Dr Rachel Flam is co‑author of ‘Behind the Curtain of Workforce Diversity’, a landmark study using newly released EEO‑1 data to examine firm‑level diversity patterns. Discover more about Rachel and her research: ⁠https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/r/rachel-flam For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Why are so many companies still struggling to achieve meaningful workforce diversity, and what does newly released data reveal about the barriers hidden inside organisations?


In this episode of The Why Podcast, Rachel Flam uncovers what firm‑level evidence shows about representation, transparency and the forces shaping workplace equity today. The conversation highlights why disclosure matters and what happens when companies choose to remain silent.


Three key themes emerge from the discussion:

  • Newly available workforce data exposes the stark drop off in representation for racial minorities at first and middle management levels.
  • Organisations with lower managerial diversity are less likely to disclose their EEO 1 reports, indicating that non disclosure can be strategic rather than procedural.
  • Transparency plays a critical role in creating accountability, helping stakeholders see where gaps persist and encouraging firms to address barriers.


The episode also explores how firm‑level culture, internal processes and leadership practices can drive much of the variation in diversity across companies – far more than industry or geography alone can explain. As disclosure trends shift and public expectations rise, the conversation addresses why honest reporting is essential for building equitable workplaces.


Assistant Professor of Accounting at London Business School, Dr Rachel Flam is co‑author of ‘Behind the Curtain of Workforce Diversity’, a landmark study using newly released EEO‑1 data to examine firm‑level diversity patterns.


Discover more about Rachel and her research: ⁠https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/r/rachel-flam


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]]> 1636 no The Why Podcast: Why we still need human insight when hiring Professor Isabel Fernandez-Mateo examines how generative AI is reshaping the hiring process and why organisations need to approach these changes thoughtfully. With automation increasing the number of applications employers receive, rejection rates are higher and influencing who continues to participate in the talent pipeline.  Three key themes emerge from the conversation:  Technology is reshaping hiring from the ground up, altering how roles are defined, who sees them and who chooses to apply. These shifts raise pressing questions about fairness, transparency and hidden bias across each stage of recruitment.  Automation promises efficiency but can also reinforce old assumptions, making applications appear increasingly similar and potentially limiting opportunities if organisations do not actively monitor how AI is used.  Human insight remains essential, helping hiring managers understand context, recognise potential and ensure that recruitment decisions support diversity, organisational culture and long-term talent needs.  Bias can be unintentionally perpetuated when AI draws on historic hiring data, such as how homogenised applications make true differentiation harder and why increased rejection rates may undermine diversity over time.   In times of uncertainty, Isabel outlines the areas where hiring managers must stay cautious: maintaining transparency, questioning automated outputs and ensuring technology enhances – rather than restricts – who enters and progresses through the hiring funnel.   Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Dr Isabel Fernandez-Mateo holds the Adecco Chair at London Business School. Discover more about Isabel and her research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/f/fernandezmateo-i  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠.   Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠.   Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠  X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:42:00 -0000 Why we still need human insight when hiring full 3 4 London Business School Professor Isabel Fernandez-Mateo examines how generative AI is reshaping the hiring process and why organisations need to approach these changes thoughtfully. With automation increasing the number of applications employers receive, rejection rates are higher and influencing who continues to participate in the talent pipeline.  Three key themes emerge from the conversation:  Technology is reshaping hiring from the ground up, altering how roles are defined, who sees them and who chooses to apply. These shifts raise pressing questions about fairness, transparency and hidden bias across each stage of recruitment.  Automation promises efficiency but can also reinforce old assumptions, making applications appear increasingly similar and potentially limiting opportunities if organisations do not actively monitor how AI is used.  Human insight remains essential, helping hiring managers understand context, recognise potential and ensure that recruitment decisions support diversity, organisational culture and long-term talent needs.  Bias can be unintentionally perpetuated when AI draws on historic hiring data, such as how homogenised applications make true differentiation harder and why increased rejection rates may undermine diversity over time.   In times of uncertainty, Isabel outlines the areas where hiring managers must stay cautious: maintaining transparency, questioning automated outputs and ensuring technology enhances – rather than restricts – who enters and progresses through the hiring funnel.   Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Dr Isabel Fernandez-Mateo holds the Adecco Chair at London Business School. Discover more about Isabel and her research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/f/fernandezmateo-i  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠.   Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠.   Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠  X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠  Professor Isabel Fernandez-Mateo examines how generative AI is reshaping the hiring process and why organisations need to approach these changes thoughtfully. With automation increasing the number of applications employers receive, rejection rates are higher and influencing who continues to participate in the talent pipeline. 

Three key themes emerge from the conversation: 

  • Technology is reshaping hiring from the ground up, altering how roles are defined, who sees them and who chooses to apply. These shifts raise pressing questions about fairness, transparency and hidden bias across each stage of recruitment. 

  • Automation promises efficiency but can also reinforce old assumptions, making applications appear increasingly similar and potentially limiting opportunities if organisations do not actively monitor how AI is used. 

  • Human insight remains essential, helping hiring managers understand context, recognise potential and ensure that recruitment decisions support diversity, organisational culture and long-term talent needs. 

Bias can be unintentionally perpetuated when AI draws on historic hiring data, such as how homogenised applications make true differentiation harder and why increased rejection rates may undermine diversity over time.  

In times of uncertainty, Isabel outlines the areas where hiring managers must stay cautious: maintaining transparency, questioning automated outputs and ensuring technology enhances – rather than restricts – who enters and progresses through the hiring funnel.  

Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Dr Isabel Fernandez-Mateo holds the Adecco Chair at London Business School. Discover more about Isabel and her research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/f/fernandezmateo-i 

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]]> 1833 no The Why Podcast: Andrew Likierman on why AI can’t do judgement Is AI just a tool for efficiency – or a partner in better decision-making? Sir Andrew Likierman argues it’s time for a rethink. In this sharp and timely conversation, he explains why judgement – the ability to combine knowledge, experience and human qualities – is more critical than ever in an AI-driven world.  Rather than seeing humans and machines as rivals, Likierman calls for nuance: recognising what AI does brilliantly, where it falls short, and why context, trust and empathy remain uniquely human. He explores the six elements of good judgement, the risks of over-reliance on algorithms, and how leaders can sharpen their own decision-making in uncertain times.  If you want clarity on how to thrive in the age of AI, Andrew Likierman provides insight on using technology without losing the human edge. Judgement isn’t optional – it’s essential.  Sir Andrew Likierman is Professor of Management Practice and former Dean at London Business School. Discover more about Andrew and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/l/likierman-a Read the article: https://www.london.edu/think/human-judgement-essential-in-ai For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:11:00 -0000 full 3 3 London Business School Is AI just a tool for efficiency – or a partner in better decision-making? Sir Andrew Likierman argues it’s time for a rethink. In this sharp and timely conversation, he explains why judgement – the ability to combine knowledge, experience and human qualities – is more critical than ever in an AI-driven world.  Rather than seeing humans and machines as rivals, Likierman calls for nuance: recognising what AI does brilliantly, where it falls short, and why context, trust and empathy remain uniquely human. He explores the six elements of good judgement, the risks of over-reliance on algorithms, and how leaders can sharpen their own decision-making in uncertain times.  If you want clarity on how to thrive in the age of AI, Andrew Likierman provides insight on using technology without losing the human edge. Judgement isn’t optional – it’s essential.  Sir Andrew Likierman is Professor of Management Practice and former Dean at London Business School. Discover more about Andrew and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/l/likierman-a Read the article: https://www.london.edu/think/human-judgement-essential-in-ai For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠ Is AI just a tool for efficiency – or a partner in better decision-making? Sir Andrew Likierman argues it’s time for a rethink. In this sharp and timely conversation, he explains why judgement – the ability to combine knowledge, experience and human qualities – is more critical than ever in an AI-driven world. 


Rather than seeing humans and machines as rivals, Likierman calls for nuance: recognising what AI does brilliantly, where it falls short, and why context, trust and empathy remain uniquely human. He explores the six elements of good judgement, the risks of over-reliance on algorithms, and how leaders can sharpen their own decision-making in uncertain times. 


If you want clarity on how to thrive in the age of AI, Andrew Likierman provides insight on using technology without losing the human edge. Judgement isn’t optional – it’s essential. 


Sir Andrew Likierman is Professor of Management Practice and former Dean at London Business School. Discover more about Andrew and his research: https://www.london.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/l/likierman-a


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]]> 1719 no The Why Podcast: Why freelancers want your work but not your job Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, explores a seismic shift in the world of work with host Katie Pisa in this episode of The Why. Together, they discuss the rise of the freelance professional and why they might want your work but not your job. It is time to reframe the gig economy clichés. Today’s freelancers are highly skilled, deeply experienced, and choosing autonomy over the traditional nine-to-five. Gratton unpacks what this means for organisations navigating disruption, digital transformation and the demand for agility. From strategic hires to cultural belonging, she reveals why the smartest leaders are rethinking not just who they hire, but how they work. Whether you are a CEO wondering how to balance your workforce, or a professional plotting a multi-stage career, this episode offers a compelling look at the new rules of engagement in a blended working world. If you've ever asked yourself, “What does a future-ready workforce really look like?” – find out more. Harvard Business Review article: https://hbr.org/2024/05/highly-skilled-professionals-want-your-work-but-not-your-job For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:06:00 -0000 full London Business School Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, explores a seismic shift in the world of work with host Katie Pisa in this episode of The Why. Together, they discuss the rise of the freelance professional and why they might want your work but not your job. It is time to reframe the gig economy clichés. Today’s freelancers are highly skilled, deeply experienced, and choosing autonomy over the traditional nine-to-five. Gratton unpacks what this means for organisations navigating disruption, digital transformation and the demand for agility. From strategic hires to cultural belonging, she reveals why the smartest leaders are rethinking not just who they hire, but how they work. Whether you are a CEO wondering how to balance your workforce, or a professional plotting a multi-stage career, this episode offers a compelling look at the new rules of engagement in a blended working world. If you've ever asked yourself, “What does a future-ready workforce really look like?” – find out more. Harvard Business Review article: https://hbr.org/2024/05/highly-skilled-professionals-want-your-work-but-not-your-job For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠ Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, explores a seismic shift in the world of work with host Katie Pisa in this episode of The Why. Together, they discuss the rise of the freelance professional and why they might want your work but not your job. It is time to reframe the gig economy clichés. Today’s freelancers are highly skilled, deeply experienced, and choosing autonomy over the traditional nine-to-five. Gratton unpacks what this means for organisations navigating disruption, digital transformation and the demand for agility. From strategic hires to cultural belonging, she reveals why the smartest leaders are rethinking not just who they hire, but how they work. Whether you are a CEO wondering how to balance your workforce, or a professional plotting a multi-stage career, this episode offers a compelling look at the new rules of engagement in a blended working world. If you've ever asked yourself, “What does a future-ready workforce really look like?” – find out more. Harvard Business Review article: https://hbr.org/2024/05/highly-skilled-professionals-want-your-work-but-not-your-job For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think⁠⁠⁠. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠

]]> 2035 no The Why Podcast: Why does the office still matter? In this episode of The Why, host Katie Pisa welcomes Bukky Akinsanmi Oyedeji, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to unpack why physical work environments still hold power in a hybrid world. Drawing on her research ‘Physical Work Environments: An Integrative Review and Agenda for Future Research’, Bukky explores how office design affects not only employee health and productivity but also a firm’s ability to attract talent, retain resources, and signal legitimacy. From standing desks and soundproof booths to the open-plan layouts, this episode investigates the workplace as more than just a container for people – it is a canvas for strategy, culture, and performance. If you’ve ever wondered whether the office is still worth the rent, this one’s for you. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month. Follow us on social media: X LinkedIn Facebook Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:39:00 -0000 full London Business School In this episode of The Why, host Katie Pisa welcomes Bukky Akinsanmi Oyedeji, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to unpack why physical work environments still hold power in a hybrid world. Drawing on her research ‘Physical Work Environments: An Integrative Review and Agenda for Future Research’, Bukky explores how office design affects not only employee health and productivity but also a firm’s ability to attract talent, retain resources, and signal legitimacy. From standing desks and soundproof booths to the open-plan layouts, this episode investigates the workplace as more than just a container for people – it is a canvas for strategy, culture, and performance. If you’ve ever wondered whether the office is still worth the rent, this one’s for you. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month. Follow us on social media: X LinkedIn Facebook In this episode of The Why, host Katie Pisa welcomes Bukky Akinsanmi Oyedeji, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to unpack why physical work environments still hold power in a hybrid world.

Drawing on her research ‘Physical Work Environments: An Integrative Review and Agenda for Future Research’, Bukky explores how office design affects not only employee health and productivity but also a firm’s ability to attract talent, retain resources, and signal legitimacy.

From standing desks and soundproof booths to the open-plan layouts, this episode investigates the workplace as more than just a container for people – it is a canvas for strategy, culture, and performance.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the office is still worth the rent, this one’s for you.

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]]> 1953 no The Why Podcast: Highlights from season two In this special wrap-up episode of The Why Podcast, we revisit the most powerful insights from a season that explored identity, equity, power and culture through the lens of cutting-edge research. From Gillian Ku’s exploration of ‘social uncertainty’ and the courage it takes to be authentic at work, to Olenka Kacperczyk’s deep dive into the gender gap in entrepreneurship, the season revealed how invisible barriers shape real-world outcomes. Henri Servaes shared insights on how the #MeToo movement reshaped boardrooms while Randall Peterson unpacked the roots of team conflict, offering a framework for building trust and navigating tension. Their research reflected on the human stories behind the data, reminding us why it is imperative to remain curious. If you’ve ever wondered how research can illuminate the lived experience, or how we can come to better understand behaviour, leadership and change, start by asking: “Why?” For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month. Follow us on social media: X LinkedIn Facebook Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:57:00 -0000 full 2 5 London Business School In this special wrap-up episode of The Why Podcast, we revisit the most powerful insights from a season that explored identity, equity, power and culture through the lens of cutting-edge research. In this special wrap-up episode of The Why Podcast, we revisit the most powerful insights from a season that explored identity, equity, power and culture through the lens of cutting-edge research. From Gillian Ku’s exploration of ‘social uncertainty’ and the courage it takes to be authentic at work, to Olenka Kacperczyk’s deep dive into the gender gap in entrepreneurship, the season revealed how invisible barriers shape real-world outcomes. Henri Servaes shared insights on how the #MeToo movement reshaped boardrooms while Randall Peterson unpacked the roots of team conflict, offering a framework for building trust and navigating tension. Their research reflected on the human stories behind the data, reminding us why it is imperative to remain curious. If you’ve ever wondered how research can illuminate the lived experience, or how we can come to better understand behaviour, leadership and change, start by asking: “Why?” For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month. Follow us on social media: X LinkedIn Facebook In this special wrap-up episode of The Why Podcast, we revisit the most powerful insights from a season that explored identity, equity, power and culture through the lens of cutting-edge research. From Gillian Ku’s exploration of ‘social uncertainty’ and the courage it takes to be authentic at work, to Olenka Kacperczyk’s deep dive into the gender gap in entrepreneurship, the season revealed how invisible barriers shape real-world outcomes. Henri Servaes shared insights on how the #MeToo movement reshaped boardrooms while Randall Peterson unpacked the roots of team conflict, offering a framework for building trust and navigating tension. Their research reflected on the human stories behind the data, reminding us why it is imperative to remain curious. If you’ve ever wondered how research can illuminate the lived experience, or how we can come to better understand behaviour, leadership and change, start by asking: “Why?”

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]]> 814 no The Why Podcast: Why do teams fall apart – and what can we do about it? In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa speaks with Professor Randall S Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, about one of the most costly, time-consuming, and universal workplace issues: team conflict. Based on his research about conflict 4 Common Types of Team Conflict—and How to Resolve Them, Randall outlines a practical framework for diagnosing and managing interpersonal tensions that derail productivity and damage trust. Most of us avoid conflict, but that can be costly. Studies show managers spend 20% of their time handling tension with teams—yet few have a plan for dealing with it. Listen as Randall unpacks the four most common conflict patterns—solo dissenters, dyadic conflicts, warring factions, and all-out team meltdowns—revealing why each arises, what leaders typically get wrong, and how to tailor conflict-resolution strategies for long-term performance and psychological safety. If you’ve ever walked into a meeting and sensed an invisible storm brewing, or just want to understand more about inevitable conflict that is a part of the working world, this episode is for you. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit  ⁠⁠Think at London Business School⁠⁠  Sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  ⁠⁠X⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠   Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why do teams fall apart – and what can we do about it? full 2 4 London Business School In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa speaks with Professor Randall S Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, about one of the most costly, time-consuming, and universal workplace issues: team conflict. Based on his research about conflict 4 Common Types of Team Conflict—and How to Resolve Them, Randall outlines a practical framework for diagnosing and managing interpersonal tensions that derail productivity and damage trust. Most of us avoid conflict, but that can be costly. Studies show managers spend 20% of their time handling tension with teams—yet few have a plan for dealing with it. Listen as Randall unpacks the four most common conflict patterns—solo dissenters, dyadic conflicts, warring factions, and all-out team meltdowns—revealing why each arises, what leaders typically get wrong, and how to tailor conflict-resolution strategies for long-term performance and psychological safety. If you’ve ever walked into a meeting and sensed an invisible storm brewing, or just want to understand more about inevitable conflict that is a part of the working world, this episode is for you. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit  ⁠⁠Think at London Business School⁠⁠  Sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  ⁠⁠X⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠   In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa speaks with Professor Randall S Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, about one of the most costly, time-consuming, and universal workplace issues: team conflict.

Based on his research about conflict 4 Common Types of Team Conflict—and How to Resolve Them, Randall outlines a practical framework for diagnosing and managing interpersonal tensions that derail productivity and damage trust.

Most of us avoid conflict, but that can be costly. Studies show managers spend 20% of their time handling tension with teams—yet few have a plan for dealing with it.

Listen as Randall unpacks the four most common conflict patterns—solo dissenters, dyadic conflicts, warring factions, and all-out team meltdowns—revealing why each arises, what leaders typically get wrong, and how to tailor conflict-resolution strategies for long-term performance and psychological safety.

If you’ve ever walked into a meeting and sensed an invisible storm brewing, or just want to understand more about inevitable conflict that is a part of the working world, this episode is for you.

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]]> 2350 no The Why Podcast: Why does corporate culture matter to investors? In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa sits down with Henri Servaes, Professor of Finance at London Business School and Richard Brealey Professor of Corporate Governance, to explore how corporate culture—particularly around gender equality and inclusion—is reshaping investment decisions and boardroom dynamics. Drawing on his recent research, Sexism, Culture, and Firm Value: Evidence from the Harvey Weinstein Scandal and the #MeToo Movement, Henri unpacks how the #MeToo movement and the Harvey Weinstein scandal triggered revelations of toxic workplace culture that started a re-evaluation of what “good governance” really means. The conversation delves into why firms with more inclusive leadership structures saw meaningful gains in investor interest—and how sexism, far from being just a moral issue, now carries material consequences for valuation and reputation. From institutional investors shifting portfolios to companies in “boys’ club” industries scrambling to improve diversity, this episode examines the measurable market response to cultural failings—and what that means for the future of leadership, governance, and trust in capital markets. If you’ve ever wondered whether values influence valuation, this one’s for you. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit  ⁠Think at London Business School⁠  Sign up ⁠here⁠ to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  ⁠X⁠  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ⁠Facebook⁠   Mon, 12 May 2025 10:09:00 -0000 full London Business School In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa sits down with Henri Servaes, Professor of Finance at London Business School and Richard Brealey Professor of Corporate Governance, to explore how corporate culture—particularly around gender equality and inclusion—is reshaping investment decisions and boardroom dynamics. Drawing on his recent research, Sexism, Culture, and Firm Value: Evidence from the Harvey Weinstein Scandal and the #MeToo Movement, Henri unpacks how the #MeToo movement and the Harvey Weinstein scandal triggered revelations of toxic workplace culture that started a re-evaluation of what “good governance” really means. The conversation delves into why firms with more inclusive leadership structures saw meaningful gains in investor interest—and how sexism, far from being just a moral issue, now carries material consequences for valuation and reputation. From institutional investors shifting portfolios to companies in “boys’ club” industries scrambling to improve diversity, this episode examines the measurable market response to cultural failings—and what that means for the future of leadership, governance, and trust in capital markets. If you’ve ever wondered whether values influence valuation, this one’s for you. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit  ⁠Think at London Business School⁠  Sign up ⁠here⁠ to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  ⁠X⁠  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ⁠Facebook⁠   In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa sits down with Henri Servaes, Professor of Finance at London Business School and Richard Brealey Professor of Corporate Governance, to explore how corporate culture—particularly around gender equality and inclusion—is reshaping investment decisions and boardroom dynamics.

Drawing on his recent research, Sexism, Culture, and Firm Value: Evidence from the Harvey Weinstein Scandal and the #MeToo Movement, Henri unpacks how the #MeToo movement and the Harvey Weinstein scandal triggered revelations of toxic workplace culture that started a re-evaluation of what “good governance” really means. The conversation delves into why firms with more inclusive leadership structures saw meaningful gains in investor interest—and how sexism, far from being just a moral issue, now carries material consequences for valuation and reputation.

From institutional investors shifting portfolios to companies in “boys’ club” industries scrambling to improve diversity, this episode examines the measurable market response to cultural failings—and what that means for the future of leadership, governance, and trust in capital markets.

If you’ve ever wondered whether values influence valuation, this one’s for you.

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]]> 1892 no The Why Podcast: Why is there a gender gap in entrepreneurship? In the latest episode of The Why podcast, host Katie Pisa met with Professor Olenka Kacperczyk, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to discuss her research on the gender gap in entrepreneurship. The two discuss this important question: Where are all the missing female entrepreneurs? Olenka sheds light on her research findings, the reasons are behind this gap and what businesses, leaders and societies can do to help narrow the gap. While women make up half the population, among all the VC-backed ventures in her target research of the US, only 10% were founded by women. Female entrepreneurs only make up 20% of all ventures, and everything from administrative barriers and discriminatory wording in interviews for funding, holds women back. Olenka’s interest in the topic was partly based on her own family who became entrepreneurs in the post-Communist period in Poland. Watching them venture into business inspired her research and interest in the topic of inequality in entrepreneurship. Listen to this fascinating conversation to learn more about why this massive gender gap in entrepreneurship still exists. Read the full research here. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School  Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  X  Linkedin  Facebook   Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:49:36 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why is there a gender gap in entrepreneurship? full 2 2 London Business School In the latest episode of The Why podcast, host Katie Pisa met with Professor Olenka Kacperczyk, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to discuss her research on the gender gap in entrepreneurship. The two discuss this important question: Where are all the missing female entrepreneurs? Olenka sheds light on her research findings, the reasons are behind this gap and what businesses, leaders and societies can do to help narrow the gap. While women make up half the population, among all the VC-backed ventures in her target research of the US, only 10% were founded by women. Female entrepreneurs only make up 20% of all ventures, and everything from administrative barriers and discriminatory wording in interviews for funding, holds women back. Olenka’s interest in the topic was partly based on her own family who became entrepreneurs in the post-Communist period in Poland. Watching them venture into business inspired her research and interest in the topic of inequality in entrepreneurship. Listen to this fascinating conversation to learn more about why this massive gender gap in entrepreneurship still exists. Read the full research here. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School  Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  X  Linkedin  Facebook   In the latest episode of The Why podcast, host Katie Pisa met with Professor Olenka Kacperczyk, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to discuss her research on the gender gap in entrepreneurship. The two discuss this important question: Where are all the missing female entrepreneurs?

Olenka sheds light on her research findings, the reasons are behind this gap and what businesses, leaders and societies can do to help narrow the gap. While women make up half the population, among all the VC-backed ventures in her target research of the US, only 10% were founded by women.

Female entrepreneurs only make up 20% of all ventures, and everything from administrative barriers and discriminatory wording in interviews for funding, holds women back.

Olenka’s interest in the topic was partly based on her own family who became entrepreneurs in the post-Communist period in Poland. Watching them venture into business inspired her research and interest in the topic of inequality in entrepreneurship.

Listen to this fascinating conversation to learn more about why this massive gender gap in entrepreneurship still exists.

Read the full research here.

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]]> 2170 The Why Podcast: Why can’t we all be ourselves at work? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Gillian Ku, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, and Chair of the Organisational Behaviour Faculty at London Business School to discuss her recently published paper on how Black employees can feel more comfortable expressing their racial identity at work and how social uncertainty is a key factor that discourages Black employees from expressing their social identity.  Gillian, along with her colleagues, have found that being able to be authentic at work can be hugely beneficial. Gillian shares her evidence-based insights of why being able to express one’s identity at work promotes healthy work relationships and improved job performance among many other benefits.   Gillian also shares the benefits of perspective-taking in the workplace, and what we can all do to develop social skills to help navigate the world and our workplaces better.  Read the full paper here: https://lbsresearch.london.edu/id/eprint/3952/ For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School  Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  X  Linkedin  Facebook   Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:01:45 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why can’t we all be ourselves at work? full 2 1 London Business School In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Gillian Ku, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, and Chair of the Organisational Behaviour Faculty at London Business School to discuss her recently published paper on how Black employees can feel more comfortable expressing their racial identity at work and how social uncertainty is a key factor that discourages Black employees from expressing their social identity.  Gillian, along with her colleagues, have found that being able to be authentic at work can be hugely beneficial. Gillian shares her evidence-based insights of why being able to express one’s identity at work promotes healthy work relationships and improved job performance among many other benefits.   Gillian also shares the benefits of perspective-taking in the workplace, and what we can all do to develop social skills to help navigate the world and our workplaces better.  Read the full paper here: https://lbsresearch.london.edu/id/eprint/3952/ For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School  Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media:  X  Linkedin  Facebook   In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Gillian Ku, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, and Chair of the Organisational Behaviour Faculty at London Business School to discuss her recently published paper on how Black employees can feel more comfortable expressing their racial identity at work and how social uncertainty is a key factor that discourages Black employees from expressing their social identity. 

Gillian, along with her colleagues, have found that being able to be authentic at work can be hugely beneficial. Gillian shares her evidence-based insights of why being able to express one’s identity at work promotes healthy work relationships and improved job performance among many other benefits.  

Gillian also shares the benefits of perspective-taking in the workplace, and what we can all do to develop social skills to help navigate the world and our workplaces better. 

Read the full paper here: https://lbsresearch.london.edu/id/eprint/3952/

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]]> 1883 no The Why Podcast: Why lowering corporate taxes can boost productivity In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at London Business School, and Joseba Martinez, Assistant Professor of Economics at London Business School to discuss their research titled “Corporate taxes, innovation and productivity”. Their findings offer valuable insights into how tax policies can be leveraged to promote innovation and drive economic growth. The two spent two and a half years working on this research after evidence showed them the remarkable impact that government corporate tax cuts (even temporary) can have on productivity. The overall message of their research is that governments need to better design the corporate tax system such that the corporations that pay the most tax are the least innovative. Some key takeaways from this chat include: Tax is necessary but how it can be tweaked to encourage innovators How R&D reduces tax and the impact it has on productivity How governments need to consider which companies should receive tax cuts Key historical moments when innovation was boosted How the UK, where the new government says it aims to foster growth, might fare if they consider such corporate tax cuts What a second Trump presidency looks in regards to taxes The impact of personal tax cuts doesn’t always have the same impact as corporate tax cuts You can read their full paper here: https://www.corptaxinnovation.pdf For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month. Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:27:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why lowering corporate taxes can boost productivity full 1 25 London Business School In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at London Business School, and Joseba Martinez, Assistant Professor of Economics at London Business School to discuss their research titled “Corporate taxes, innovation and productivity”. Their findings offer valuable insights into how tax policies can be leveraged to promote innovation and drive economic growth. The two spent two and a half years working on this research after evidence showed them the remarkable impact that government corporate tax cuts (even temporary) can have on productivity. The overall message of their research is that governments need to better design the corporate tax system such that the corporations that pay the most tax are the least innovative. Some key takeaways from this chat include: Tax is necessary but how it can be tweaked to encourage innovators How R&D reduces tax and the impact it has on productivity How governments need to consider which companies should receive tax cuts Key historical moments when innovation was boosted How the UK, where the new government says it aims to foster growth, might fare if they consider such corporate tax cuts What a second Trump presidency looks in regards to taxes The impact of personal tax cuts doesn’t always have the same impact as corporate tax cuts You can read their full paper here: https://www.corptaxinnovation.pdf For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month. Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at London Business School, and Joseba Martinez, Assistant Professor of Economics at London Business School to discuss their research titled “Corporate taxes, innovation and productivity”.

Their findings offer valuable insights into how tax policies can be leveraged to promote innovation and drive economic growth. The two spent two and a half years working on this research after evidence showed them the remarkable impact that government corporate tax cuts (even temporary) can have on productivity.

The overall message of their research is that governments need to better design the corporate tax system such that the corporations that pay the most tax are the least innovative.

Some key takeaways from this chat include:

  • Tax is necessary but how it can be tweaked to encourage innovators
  • How R&D reduces tax and the impact it has on productivity
  • How governments need to consider which companies should receive tax cuts
  • Key historical moments when innovation was boosted
  • How the UK, where the new government says it aims to foster growth, might fare if they consider such corporate tax cuts
  • What a second Trump presidency looks in regards to taxes
  • The impact of personal tax cuts doesn’t always have the same impact as corporate tax cuts

You can read their full paper here: https://www.corptaxinnovation.pdf

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]]> 1634 The Why Podcast: Why algorithms are crucial to cleaning up the world’s mess Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? It’s one of five giant gyres in our oceans, where massive circular currents trap floating plastic. It’s three times the size of France, two times the size of Texas and it contains roughly 80,000 tonnes of waste that is polluting our oceans. The oldest bits in this gyre date back to the 1960s.  In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, London Business School Senior Editor Katie Pisa met with Jean Pauphilet, Assistant Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on ocean plastic pollution and the work he’s doing with the Dutch NGO The Ocean Cleanup.  The Ocean Cleanup’s goal is to clean up 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040. Their technology resembles a giant fishing net, a long floating barrier towed by two vessels. Jean and his team have designed a dynamic algorithm to help figure out the best routes for boats to take when collection plastic.  “It’s a bit like playing Pac-Man,” explains Jean. “You need to route the system to catch as many items as possible.” In this helpful conversation, Jean discusses the interception of plastic at rivers and oceans, what is being done to increase awareness of tackling the problem and incentives to encourage society and companies to take action.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:44:19 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why algorithms are crucial to cleaning up the world’s mess full 1 24 London Business School Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? It’s one of five giant gyres in our oceans, where massive circular currents trap floating plastic. It’s three times the size of France, two times the size of Texas and it contains roughly 80,000 tonnes of waste that is polluting our oceans. The oldest bits in this gyre date back to the 1960s.  In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, London Business School Senior Editor Katie Pisa met with Jean Pauphilet, Assistant Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on ocean plastic pollution and the work he’s doing with the Dutch NGO The Ocean Cleanup.  The Ocean Cleanup’s goal is to clean up 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040. Their technology resembles a giant fishing net, a long floating barrier towed by two vessels. Jean and his team have designed a dynamic algorithm to help figure out the best routes for boats to take when collection plastic.  “It’s a bit like playing Pac-Man,” explains Jean. “You need to route the system to catch as many items as possible.” In this helpful conversation, Jean discusses the interception of plastic at rivers and oceans, what is being done to increase awareness of tackling the problem and incentives to encourage society and companies to take action.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? It’s one of five giant gyres in our oceans, where massive circular currents trap floating plastic. It’s three times the size of France, two times the size of Texas and it contains roughly 80,000 tonnes of waste that is polluting our oceans. The oldest bits in this gyre date back to the 1960s. 

In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, London Business School Senior Editor Katie Pisa met with Jean Pauphilet, Assistant Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on ocean plastic pollution and the work he’s doing with the Dutch NGO The Ocean Cleanup. 

The Ocean Cleanup’s goal is to clean up 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040. Their technology resembles a giant fishing net, a long floating barrier towed by two vessels. Jean and his team have designed a dynamic algorithm to help figure out the best routes for boats to take when collection plastic. 

“It’s a bit like playing Pac-Man,” explains Jean. “You need to route the system to catch as many items as possible.”

In this helpful conversation, Jean discusses the interception of plastic at rivers and oceans, what is being done to increase awareness of tackling the problem and incentives to encourage society and companies to take action. 

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]]> 1736 The Why Podcast: Why being kind and acting sustainably can pay off The saying “nice guys finish last” is not always true, according to research. In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Jonathan Berman, Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on prosocial behaviour and when doing good leads to looking good.  “When do you hear about good deeds from someone and think better of them, and when do you think it’s not genuine?” asks Jonathan. There isn’t always a direct connection between doing good deeds and being seen as an exemplary person. In fact, some do-gooders are even seen as braggarts, virtue-signalers and hypocrites. We discuss this fascinating research on how people evaluate those engaging in prosocial acts, and how it’s all linked to sustainability and ethical consumerism.  Jonathan also shares tips for companies on how corporations can live up to being viewed in a positive way when trying to be more sustainable. “If the sincerity is there, it will pay off,” he says.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:50:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why being kind and acting sustainably can pay off full 1 23 London Business School The saying “nice guys finish last” is not always true, according to research. In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Jonathan Berman, Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on prosocial behaviour and when doing good leads to looking good.  “When do you hear about good deeds from someone and think better of them, and when do you think it’s not genuine?” asks Jonathan. There isn’t always a direct connection between doing good deeds and being seen as an exemplary person. In fact, some do-gooders are even seen as braggarts, virtue-signalers and hypocrites. We discuss this fascinating research on how people evaluate those engaging in prosocial acts, and how it’s all linked to sustainability and ethical consumerism.  Jonathan also shares tips for companies on how corporations can live up to being viewed in a positive way when trying to be more sustainable. “If the sincerity is there, it will pay off,” he says.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook The saying “nice guys finish last” is not always true, according to research. In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Jonathan Berman, Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on prosocial behaviour and when doing good leads to looking good. 

“When do you hear about good deeds from someone and think better of them, and when do you think it’s not genuine?” asks Jonathan. There isn’t always a direct connection between doing good deeds and being seen as an exemplary person. In fact, some do-gooders are even seen as braggarts, virtue-signalers and hypocrites. We discuss this fascinating research on how people evaluate those engaging in prosocial acts, and how it’s all linked to sustainability and ethical consumerism. 

Jonathan also shares tips for companies on how corporations can live up to being viewed in a positive way when trying to be more sustainable. “If the sincerity is there, it will pay off,” he says. 

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]]> 1673 The Why Podcast: Why some consumers feel impostor syndrome from luxury shopping? How does buying luxury items make you feel? Do you love them or do they hang in your wardrobe for that special occasion, collecting dust? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Dafna Goor, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to talk about her research findings on imposter syndrome from luxury consumption. Buying luxury items can be a double-edged sword whereby it might yield status benefits for the consumer, but it can also make them feel inauthentic. Dafna talks about this and the reasoning behind why some feel undue privilege of consuming and using luxury items, while others have higher levels of entitlement and feel they deserve luxury items. Society tells us to “dream big” but also to “keep it real” and stay true to who you are, explains Dafna.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:55:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why some consumers feel impostor syndrome from luxury shopping? full 1 22 London Business School How does buying luxury items make you feel? Do you love them or do they hang in your wardrobe for that special occasion, collecting dust? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Dafna Goor, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to talk about her research findings on imposter syndrome from luxury consumption. Buying luxury items can be a double-edged sword whereby it might yield status benefits for the consumer, but it can also make them feel inauthentic. Dafna talks about this and the reasoning behind why some feel undue privilege of consuming and using luxury items, while others have higher levels of entitlement and feel they deserve luxury items. Society tells us to “dream big” but also to “keep it real” and stay true to who you are, explains Dafna.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: X Linkedin Facebook How does buying luxury items make you feel? Do you love them or do they hang in your wardrobe for that special occasion, collecting dust? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Dafna Goor, Assistant Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to talk about her research findings on imposter syndrome from luxury consumption.

Buying luxury items can be a double-edged sword whereby it might yield status benefits for the consumer, but it can also make them feel inauthentic. Dafna talks about this and the reasoning behind why some feel undue privilege of consuming and using luxury items, while others have higher levels of entitlement and feel they deserve luxury items. Society tells us to “dream big” but also to “keep it real” and stay true to who you are, explains Dafna. 

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]]> 1907 The Why Podcast: Why leaders should allow time for deep work to make happier and healthier employees How do you manage tension at work and better manage your time? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Dan Cable, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on this.  How do you not get caught up in the urgent daily tasks and lose sight of the big picture? Dan shares tips and findings from his research on how to help restore the balance, sanity and productivity at work. Dan also discusses the benefits of giving employees space to do “deep work”, how to make the most of work time, and how to avoid burnout and boost well-being at work. Listen to his research-led findings for advice on how to make work rewarding for both leaders and employees.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook Thu, 16 May 2024 16:34:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why leaders should allow time for deep work to make happier and healthier employees full 1 21 London Business School How do you manage tension at work and better manage your time? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Dan Cable, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on this.  How do you not get caught up in the urgent daily tasks and lose sight of the big picture? Dan shares tips and findings from his research on how to help restore the balance, sanity and productivity at work. Dan also discusses the benefits of giving employees space to do “deep work”, how to make the most of work time, and how to avoid burnout and boost well-being at work. Listen to his research-led findings for advice on how to make work rewarding for both leaders and employees.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook How do you manage tension at work and better manage your time? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Dan Cable, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, to talk about his research findings on this. 

How do you not get caught up in the urgent daily tasks and lose sight of the big picture? Dan shares tips and findings from his research on how to help restore the balance, sanity and productivity at work. Dan also discusses the benefits of giving employees space to do “deep work”, how to make the most of work time, and how to avoid burnout and boost well-being at work. Listen to his research-led findings for advice on how to make work rewarding for both leaders and employees. 

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]]> 1653 The Why Podcast: Why sometimes we should borrow from our future-self (and enjoy the present more)? How do you think of your future financial self? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Simona Botti, Professor of Marketing, and David Faro, Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to discuss what makes someone decide how they spend money now based on a future income. Some people borrow money from their richer future selves in order to live a more comfortable life. Others aren’t as likely to do this. We discuss this fascinating concept through their research on how and when we spend money. Why do some people find it easy to enjoy themselves now, while others seem more cautious based on what they perceive their future selves might be?  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:23:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why sometimes we should borrow from our future-self (and enjoy the present more)? full 1 20 London Business School How do you think of your future financial self? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Simona Botti, Professor of Marketing, and David Faro, Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to discuss what makes someone decide how they spend money now based on a future income. Some people borrow money from their richer future selves in order to live a more comfortable life. Others aren’t as likely to do this. We discuss this fascinating concept through their research on how and when we spend money. Why do some people find it easy to enjoy themselves now, while others seem more cautious based on what they perceive their future selves might be?  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook How do you think of your future financial self? In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Simona Botti, Professor of Marketing, and David Faro, Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School, to discuss what makes someone decide how they spend money now based on a future income.

Some people borrow money from their richer future selves in order to live a more comfortable life. Others aren’t as likely to do this. We discuss this fascinating concept through their research on how and when we spend money. Why do some people find it easy to enjoy themselves now, while others seem more cautious based on what they perceive their future selves might be? 

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]]> 1952 The Why Podcast: Why are movies with male leads perceived more highly than female leads? In the latest episode of the Why podcast, Bryan Stroube discusses his findings on his latest research about how viewers evaluate films based on lead actors’ gender. His research experimented with AI-Generated movie plots and analysed nearly 400 million filmgoer ratings screened between 1992 and 2018. Bryan’s research sheds light on gender disparities -- with women only holding 28% of the leading roles -- and challenges stereotypes that still exist even years after the “Me Too” movement started.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:14:18 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why are movies with male leads perceived more highly than female leads? full 1 19 London Business School In the latest episode of the Why podcast, Bryan Stroube discusses his findings on his latest research about how viewers evaluate films based on lead actors’ gender. His research experimented with AI-Generated movie plots and analysed nearly 400 million filmgoer ratings screened between 1992 and 2018. Bryan’s research sheds light on gender disparities -- with women only holding 28% of the leading roles -- and challenges stereotypes that still exist even years after the “Me Too” movement started.  For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook In the latest episode of the Why podcast, Bryan Stroube discusses his findings on his latest research about how viewers evaluate films based on lead actors’ gender. His research experimented with AI-Generated movie plots and analysed nearly 400 million filmgoer ratings screened between 1992 and 2018. Bryan’s research sheds light on gender disparities -- with women only holding 28% of the leading roles -- and challenges stereotypes that still exist even years after the “Me Too” movement started. 

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]]> 1788 The Why Podcast: Can taxes make businesses more sustainable? In this episode of the Why podcast, London Business School’s Marcel Olbert discusses the role of taxation in companies and governments with Alenka Turnsek of EY.  While there isn’t one global system of holding companies accountable for their sustainability efforts, there are several different country-wide efforts ongoing.  Tax incentives seem to be working, for example, in the US where the Inflation Reduction Act has come into play. In Europe, there are other measures and relief being introduced -- some of which have been around supporting green technologies for many years.  But where does that leave other countries? Particularly those who aren’t in such a privileged position to make sustainability their top priority. And what happens to those poorer countries who may take the brunt of more economically powerful countries offsetting their carbon emissions further afield? Isn’t this the equivalent of dumping one’s rubbish over the neighbour’s fence? Our experts discuss all this and more.  Regulations are also key, according to our academic research. Collaboration too, will be necessary to make further strides in making companies more sustainable.  Listen and learn more.  Marcel Olbert is Professor of Accounting at London Business School and Alenka Turnsek is a partner at EY, based in London, leading the EMEIA Tax Sustainability practice. Katie Pisa is Senior Editor of Think at London Business School. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School. Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:04:29 -0000 The Why Podcast: Can taxes make businesses more sustainable? full 1 18 London Business School In this episode of the Why podcast, London Business School’s Marcel Olbert discusses the role of taxation in companies and governments with Alenka Turnsek of EY.  While there isn’t one global system of holding companies accountable for their sustainability efforts, there are several different country-wide efforts ongoing.  Tax incentives seem to be working, for example, in the US where the Inflation Reduction Act has come into play. In Europe, there are other measures and relief being introduced -- some of which have been around supporting green technologies for many years.  But where does that leave other countries? Particularly those who aren’t in such a privileged position to make sustainability their top priority. And what happens to those poorer countries who may take the brunt of more economically powerful countries offsetting their carbon emissions further afield? Isn’t this the equivalent of dumping one’s rubbish over the neighbour’s fence? Our experts discuss all this and more.  Regulations are also key, according to our academic research. Collaboration too, will be necessary to make further strides in making companies more sustainable.  Listen and learn more.  Marcel Olbert is Professor of Accounting at London Business School and Alenka Turnsek is a partner at EY, based in London, leading the EMEIA Tax Sustainability practice. Katie Pisa is Senior Editor of Think at London Business School. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit Think at London Business School. Sign up here to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month.  Follow us on social media: Twitter Linkedin Facebook In this episode of the Why podcast, London Business School’s Marcel Olbert discusses the role of taxation in companies and governments with Alenka Turnsek of EY. 

While there isn’t one global system of holding companies accountable for their sustainability efforts, there are several different country-wide efforts ongoing. 

Tax incentives seem to be working, for example, in the US where the Inflation Reduction Act has come into play. In Europe, there are other measures and relief being introduced -- some of which have been around supporting green technologies for many years. 

But where does that leave other countries? Particularly those who aren’t in such a privileged position to make sustainability their top priority. And what happens to those poorer countries who may take the brunt of more economically powerful countries offsetting their carbon emissions further afield? Isn’t this the equivalent of dumping one’s rubbish over the neighbour’s fence? Our experts discuss all this and more. 

Regulations are also key, according to our academic research. Collaboration too, will be necessary to make further strides in making companies more sustainable. 

Listen and learn more. 

Marcel Olbert is Professor of Accounting at London Business School and Alenka Turnsek is a partner at EY, based in London, leading the EMEIA Tax Sustainability practice. Katie Pisa is Senior Editor of Think at London Business School.

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]]> 2346 The Why Podcast: Why should firms experiment more when it comes to their marketing activity? In this episode of the Why podcast, London Business School’s Anja Lambrecht and Xu Zhang discuss their recent research into how TV ads influence online sales for a major travel website, exploring how their findings challenge conventional views about their value. The research suggests that spikes in sales following an advert are not necessarily incremental sales, but instead an acceleration of sales that would have happened at a later time, an effect they term “intertemporal substitution”. They also talk about the vital role played by a field experiment in helping them arrive at their findings, and delve into why firms should undertake more of this type of experiment. Anja is Professor of Marketing at London Business School and Xu is Assistant Professor of Marketing. Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School. Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:57:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why should firms experiment more when it comes to their marketing activity? full 1 17 London Business School In this episode of the Why podcast, London Business School’s Anja Lambrecht and Xu Zhang discuss their recent research into how TV ads influence online sales for a major travel website, exploring how their findings challenge conventional views about their value. The research suggests that spikes in sales following an advert are not necessarily incremental sales, but instead an acceleration of sales that would have happened at a later time, an effect they term “intertemporal substitution”. They also talk about the vital role played by a field experiment in helping them arrive at their findings, and delve into why firms should undertake more of this type of experiment. Anja is Professor of Marketing at London Business School and Xu is Assistant Professor of Marketing. Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School. Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. In this episode of the Why podcast, London Business School’s Anja Lambrecht and Xu Zhang discuss their recent research into how TV ads influence online sales for a major travel website, exploring how their findings challenge conventional views about their value. The research suggests that spikes in sales following an advert are not necessarily incremental sales, but instead an acceleration of sales that would have happened at a later time, an effect they term “intertemporal substitution”. They also talk about the vital role played by a field experiment in helping them arrive at their findings, and delve into why firms should undertake more of this type of experiment.

Anja is Professor of Marketing at London Business School and Xu is Assistant Professor of Marketing.

Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School.

Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school.

]]> 1585 The Why Podcast: Why should public and private business work together to increase innovation in oncology drug development? How can public and private work together to increase innovation in oncology drug development? In this episode of the Why podcast, Sukhun Kang, an award-winning PhD student at London Business School, discusses his research into oncology drug development, a research project sponsored by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development. He explains how innovation in this field could be transformed and enhanced by greater collaboration – particularly between public bodies and the private sector. Sukhun Kang is a PhD student in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He’s recently been awarded the school’s prestigious Sir James Ball PhD Prize.   Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School.  Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:41:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why should public and private business work together to increase innovation in oncology drug development? full 1 16 London Business School How can public and private work together to increase innovation in oncology drug development? In this episode of the Why podcast, Sukhun Kang, an award-winning PhD student at London Business School, discusses his research into oncology drug development, a research project sponsored by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development. He explains how innovation in this field could be transformed and enhanced by greater collaboration – particularly between public bodies and the private sector. Sukhun Kang is a PhD student in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He’s recently been awarded the school’s prestigious Sir James Ball PhD Prize.   Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School.  Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. How can public and private work together to increase innovation in oncology drug development?

In this episode of the Why podcast, Sukhun Kang, an award-winning PhD student at London Business School, discusses his research into oncology drug development, a research project sponsored by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development. He explains how innovation in this field could be transformed and enhanced by greater collaboration – particularly between public bodies and the private sector.

Sukhun Kang is a PhD student in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He’s recently been awarded the school’s prestigious Sir James Ball PhD Prize. 

 Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School. 

Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school.

]]> 1379 The Why Podcast: Why do people believe what they do? Economists are interested in people’s beliefs because they drive their behaviour, which in turn impacts on the economy. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Jean-Pierre Benoît, Professor of Economics at London Business School, discusses research into how what people believe about themselves affects the choices they make. In the experiment he describes here, he investigated subjects’ self-confidence, exploring when they might bet on themselves vs leaving the outcome to fate by flipping a coin. Jean-Pierre Benoît is Professor of Economics at London Business School and Chair of the Economics Faculty. He is a winner of a Best Teacher Award on the Executive MBA programme. Read the full paper he discusses here: ‘Belief Elicitation when more than money matters: controlling for control’. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:24:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why do people believe what they do? full 1 15 London Business School Economists are interested in people’s beliefs because they drive their behaviour, which in turn impacts on the economy. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Jean-Pierre Benoît, Professor of Economics at London Business School, discusses research into how what people believe about themselves affects the choices they make. In the experiment he describes here, he investigated subjects’ self-confidence, exploring when they might bet on themselves vs leaving the outcome to fate by flipping a coin. Jean-Pierre Benoît is Professor of Economics at London Business School and Chair of the Economics Faculty. He is a winner of a Best Teacher Award on the Executive MBA programme. Read the full paper he discusses here: ‘Belief Elicitation when more than money matters: controlling for control’. Economists are interested in people’s beliefs because they drive their behaviour, which in turn impacts on the economy. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Jean-Pierre Benoît, Professor of Economics at London Business School, discusses research into how what people believe about themselves affects the choices they make. In the experiment he describes here, he investigated subjects’ self-confidence, exploring when they might bet on themselves vs leaving the outcome to fate by flipping a coin.


Jean-Pierre Benoît is Professor of Economics at London Business School and Chair of the Economics Faculty. He is a winner of a Best Teacher Award on the Executive MBA programme. Read the full paper he discusses here: ‘Belief Elicitation when more than money matters: controlling for control’.

]]> 1723 The Why Podcast: Why would an investor back a failed entrepreneur? Most ventures fail – so what happens when an entrepreneur goes to investors seeking backing for their next new business? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Gary Dushnitsky describes how he set out to discover, in the context of equity crowdfunding, whether investors would shy away from failed entrepreneurs, or if they would take additional information into account when they considered whether to fund them anyway. Success takes skill and luck, he says; failure only needs error or misfortune. Gary Dushnitsky is Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He teaches on electives for MBA, Executive MBA and Masters in Finance students including Financing the Entrepreneurial Business and The Entrepreneurship Lab. Read the full paper here: How do investors evaluate past entrepreneurial failure? Unpacking failure due to lack of skill versus bad luck. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:00:56 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why would an investor back a failed entrepreneur? full 1 14 London Business School Most ventures fail – so what happens when an entrepreneur goes to investors seeking backing for their next new business? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Gary Dushnitsky describes how he set out to discover, in the context of equity crowdfunding, whether investors would shy away from failed entrepreneurs, or if they would take additional information into account when they considered whether to fund them anyway. Success takes skill and luck, he says; failure only needs error or misfortune. Gary Dushnitsky is Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He teaches on electives for MBA, Executive MBA and Masters in Finance students including Financing the Entrepreneurial Business and The Entrepreneurship Lab. Read the full paper here: How do investors evaluate past entrepreneurial failure? Unpacking failure due to lack of skill versus bad luck. Most ventures fail – so what happens when an entrepreneur goes to investors seeking backing for their next new business? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Gary Dushnitsky describes how he set out to discover, in the context of equity crowdfunding, whether investors would shy away from failed entrepreneurs, or if they would take additional information into account when they considered whether to fund them anyway. Success takes skill and luck, he says; failure only needs error or misfortune.

Gary Dushnitsky is Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He teaches on electives for MBA, Executive MBA and Masters in Finance students including Financing the Entrepreneurial Business and The Entrepreneurship Lab.

Read the full paper here: How do investors evaluate past entrepreneurial failure? Unpacking failure due to lack of skill versus bad luck.

]]> 1843 The Why Podcast: Why should we be thinking of ESG as something niche? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, discusses his recent paper ‘The end of ESG’. Its title was deliberately provocative and caused a stir – but the point he was making was that a fundamental part of understanding a company and its operations is understanding its impact on the environment and the world. ESG has been politicised and linked to identity but a more useful starting point might be to get beyond polarised opinions and instead take a deeper look at what creates long-term value for shareholders and society.  Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School and author of Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit. His TED talk ‘What to Trust in a Post-Truth World’ and TEDx talks The Pie-Growing Mindset and The Social Responsibility of Business have a combined 2.5 million views. He teaches on the MBA programme. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:28:11 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why should we be thinking of ESG as something niche? full 1 13 London Business School In this episode of The Why Podcast, Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, discusses his recent paper ‘The end of ESG’. Its title was deliberately provocative and caused a stir – but the point he was making was that a fundamental part of understanding a company and its operations is understanding its impact on the environment and the world. ESG has been politicised and linked to identity but a more useful starting point might be to get beyond polarised opinions and instead take a deeper look at what creates long-term value for shareholders and society.  Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School and author of Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit. His TED talk ‘What to Trust in a Post-Truth World’ and TEDx talks The Pie-Growing Mindset and The Social Responsibility of Business have a combined 2.5 million views. He teaches on the MBA programme. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, discusses his recent paper ‘The end of ESG’. Its title was deliberately provocative and caused a stir – but the point he was making was that a fundamental part of understanding a company and its operations is understanding its impact on the environment and the world. ESG has been politicised and linked to identity but a more useful starting point might be to get beyond polarised opinions and instead take a deeper look at what creates long-term value for shareholders and society. 

Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School and author of Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit. His TED talk ‘What to Trust in a Post-Truth World’ and TEDx talks The Pie-Growing Mindset and The Social Responsibility of Business have a combined 2.5 million views. He teaches on the MBA programme.

]]> 1912 The Why Podcast: Why is hybrid work here to stay? Giving people autonomy over when and how they work has its advantages but it also brings challenges – from finding new ways to measure productivity to managing boundaries to avoid burnout. In this episode of The Why Podcast, bestselling author and future-of-work expert Lynda Gratton explores how flexible working might pan out, and suggests what leaders need to consider in order to get the best out of their teams. Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, where she directs the HR Strategy for Transforming Organisations programme. Her books include The Shift, The 100-Year-Life (with Professor Andrew Scott) and Redesigning Work: How to Transform Your Organisation & Make Hybrid Work for Everyone. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.  Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool (include link to Podcast playlist) Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:55:00 -0000 The Why Podcast: Why is hybrid work here to stay? full 1 12 London Business School Giving people autonomy over when and how they work has its advantages but it also brings challenges – from finding new ways to measure productivity to managing boundaries to avoid burnout. In this episode of The Why Podcast, bestselling author and future-of-work expert Lynda Gratton explores how flexible working might pan out, and suggests what leaders need to consider in order to get the best out of their teams. Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, where she directs the HR Strategy for Transforming Organisations programme. Her books include The Shift, The 100-Year-Life (with Professor Andrew Scott) and Redesigning Work: How to Transform Your Organisation & Make Hybrid Work for Everyone. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.  Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool (include link to Podcast playlist) Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Giving people autonomy over when and how they work has its advantages but it also brings challenges – from finding new ways to measure productivity to managing boundaries to avoid burnout. In this episode of The Why Podcast, bestselling author and future-of-work expert Lynda Gratton explores how flexible working might pan out, and suggests what leaders need to consider in order to get the best out of their teams.

Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, where she directs the HR Strategy for Transforming Organisations programme. Her books include The Shift, The 100-Year-Life (with Professor Andrew Scott) and Redesigning Work: How to Transform Your Organisation & Make Hybrid Work for Everyone.

Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. 

]]> 1569 The Why Podcast: Why do entrepreneurs break the rules? Entrepreneurs behave differently from the average businessperson – and, according to John Mullins, these behaviours can be learnt. In this episode of The Why Podcast, he explains the thinking and research behind his new book, Break the Rules! The 6 Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs – and suggests that forgetting some established behaviours could make all of us more entrepreneurial. John Mullins is Associate Professor of Management Practice and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He’s a bestselling author of three books for entrepreneurs and investors. Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:32:00 -0000 full 1 11 London Business School Entrepreneurs behave differently from the average businessperson – and, according to John Mullins, these behaviours can be learnt. In this episode of The Why Podcast, he explains the thinking and research behind his new book, Break the Rules! The 6 Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs – and suggests that forgetting some established behaviours could make all of us more entrepreneurial. John Mullins is Associate Professor of Management Practice and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He’s a bestselling author of three books for entrepreneurs and investors. Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Entrepreneurs behave differently from the average businessperson – and, according to John Mullins, these behaviours can be learnt. In this episode of The Why Podcast, he explains the thinking and research behind his new book, Break the Rules! The 6 Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs – and suggests that forgetting some established behaviours could make all of us more entrepreneurial.

John Mullins is Associate Professor of Management Practice and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. He’s a bestselling author of three books for entrepreneurs and investors. Zoë Stumpf is Head of Thought Leadership & Research Amplification at London Business School.

• Listen to more insights from LBS faculty @londonbusinessschool.

• Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think.

• Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school.

]]> 1539 The Why Podcast: Why don’t people report abuses sooner? When some horrific abuses came to light in religious care homes in the US, a lot of people wondered why nobody had spoken up earlier. What was at play here, and how could such situations be prevented? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Aharon Cohen Mohliver tells us how he embarked on a deep-dive statistical analysis and discovered that having a system in place is no guarantee of anything when humans are involved. You can read his paper here: pubsonline.informs.org/doi/pdf/10.12…nsc.2022.4350 Aharon Cohen Mohliver is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:20:00 -0000 full 1 10 London Business School When some horrific abuses came to light in religious care homes in the US, a lot of people wondered why nobody had spoken up earlier. What was at play here, and how could such situations be prevented? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Aharon Cohen Mohliver tells us how he embarked on a deep-dive statistical analysis and discovered that having a system in place is no guarantee of anything when humans are involved. You can read his paper here: pubsonline.informs.org/doi/pdf/10.12…nsc.2022.4350 Aharon Cohen Mohliver is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school When some horrific abuses came to light in religious care homes in the US, a lot of people wondered why nobody had spoken up earlier. What was at play here, and how could such situations be prevented? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Aharon Cohen Mohliver tells us how he embarked on a deep-dive statistical analysis and discovered that having a system in place is no guarantee of anything when humans are involved. You can read his paper here: pubsonline.informs.org/doi/pdf/10.12…nsc.2022.4350

Aharon Cohen Mohliver is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

• Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool.

• Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think.

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]]> 1177 The Why Podcast: Why should I care about who I’m negotiating with? Negotiating situations can be tense. It’s often assumed you need to wield power, grab what you can and then get out. But it doesn’t have to be so: if you can build trust and work out what the other person cares about, you’re more likely to get a result that’s good for both parties. Empathy takes practice – and, before the other person even opens their mouth, you’ll have made a snap judgement about them based on their appearance. And that’s just the start of what can work against you and the likelihood of achieving a constructive outcome. Kathleen O’Connor is Clinical Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Director of Executive Education at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:18:03 -0000 full 1 9 London Business School Negotiating situations can be tense. It’s often assumed you need to wield power, grab what you can and then get out. But it doesn’t have to be so: if you can build trust and work out what the other person cares about, you’re more likely to get a result that’s good for both parties. Empathy takes practice – and, before the other person even opens their mouth, you’ll have made a snap judgement about them based on their appearance. And that’s just the start of what can work against you and the likelihood of achieving a constructive outcome. Kathleen O’Connor is Clinical Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Director of Executive Education at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Negotiating situations can be tense. It’s often assumed you need to wield power, grab what you can and then get out. But it doesn’t have to be so: if you can build trust and work out what the other person cares about, you’re more likely to get a result that’s good for both parties.

Empathy takes practice – and, before the other person even opens their mouth, you’ll have made a snap judgement about them based on their appearance. And that’s just the start of what can work against you and the likelihood of achieving a constructive outcome.

Kathleen O’Connor is Clinical Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Director of Executive Education at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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]]> 1971 The Why Podcast: Why has my boss become so blinkered? When the pandemic hit, managers reacted by becoming more inward-looking and task-focused. Relationships suffered and development opportunities withered. But there’s good news too. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Julian Birkinshaw investigates how managers’ behaviour changed and how they can reskill to lead effectively now. You can read his paper here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…81256211025823 Julian Birkinshaw is Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:16:26 -0000 full 1 8 London Business School When the pandemic hit, managers reacted by becoming more inward-looking and task-focused. Relationships suffered and development opportunities withered. But there’s good news too. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Julian Birkinshaw investigates how managers’ behaviour changed and how they can reskill to lead effectively now. You can read his paper here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…81256211025823 Julian Birkinshaw is Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. When the pandemic hit, managers reacted by becoming more inward-looking and task-focused. Relationships suffered and development opportunities withered. But there’s good news too. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Julian Birkinshaw investigates how managers’ behaviour changed and how they can reskill to lead effectively now. You can read his paper here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…81256211025823

Julian Birkinshaw is Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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• Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think.

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]]> 1486 The Why Podcast: Why does it matter how you phrase your mission statement? If your mission statement is worded the wrong way, it’s unlikely you’ll end up with the kind of company culture you’re hoping for. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Dana Kanze explains how the power of language comes into play in workplace discrimination. Her full research paper, including the dictionary she mentions, is here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…49597818301092 Dana Kanze is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:17:26 -0000 full 1 7 London Business School If your mission statement is worded the wrong way, it’s unlikely you’ll end up with the kind of company culture you’re hoping for. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Dana Kanze explains how the power of language comes into play in workplace discrimination. Her full research paper, including the dictionary she mentions, is here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…49597818301092 Dana Kanze is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school If your mission statement is worded the wrong way, it’s unlikely you’ll end up with the kind of company culture you’re hoping for. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Dana Kanze explains how the power of language comes into play in workplace discrimination. Her full research paper, including the dictionary she mentions, is here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…49597818301092

Dana Kanze is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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]]> 1261 The Why Podcast: Why not fight ageing itself, not just its ailments? A lot of resources go into combatting age-related diseases, but should we be focusing more on slowing down the actual process of ageing? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Andrew Scott explores the economics of ageing using four different models and suggests a new way forward. His full research paper is here: www.nature.com/articles/s43587-021-00080-0 Andrew Scott is Professor of Economics at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:16:31 -0000 full 1 6 London Business School A lot of resources go into combatting age-related diseases, but should we be focusing more on slowing down the actual process of ageing? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Andrew Scott explores the economics of ageing using four different models and suggests a new way forward. His full research paper is here: www.nature.com/articles/s43587-021-00080-0 Andrew Scott is Professor of Economics at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school A lot of resources go into combatting age-related diseases, but should we be focusing more on slowing down the actual process of ageing? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Andrew Scott explores the economics of ageing using four different models and suggests a new way forward. His full research paper is here: www.nature.com/articles/s43587-021-00080-0

Andrew Scott is Professor of Economics at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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]]> 2395 The Why Podcast: Why is it so hard to spot misconduct? What happens in between someone making an allegation and it being deemed misconduct? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Bryan Stroube delves into data from the Chicago Police Department to show how psychology and culture affect how wrongdoings are reported and dealt with. Bryan Stroube is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:14:09 -0000 full 1 5 London Business School What happens in between someone making an allegation and it being deemed misconduct? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Bryan Stroube delves into data from the Chicago Police Department to show how psychology and culture affect how wrongdoings are reported and dealt with. Bryan Stroube is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/london-business-school What happens in between someone making an allegation and it being deemed misconduct? In this episode of The Why Podcast, Bryan Stroube delves into data from the Chicago Police Department to show how psychology and culture affect how wrongdoings are reported and dealt with.

Bryan Stroube is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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]]> 1495 The Why Podcast: Why is that person being so nice to them? ‘If I scratch your back, someone else will scratch mine…’ In this episode of The Why Podcast, Ena Inesi talks us through her research into how indirect reciprocity works within power hierarchies. It turns out that the judgements we make when we see someone performing an act of kindness affect how we behave towards them, which also influences the flow of resources in social groups. Ena is Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. The full research paper, ‘When it pays to be kind: The allocation of indirect reciprocity within power hierarchies’, can be found here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…49597821000443. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:12:45 -0000 full 1 4 London Business School ‘If I scratch your back, someone else will scratch mine…’ In this episode of The Why Podcast, Ena Inesi talks us through her research into how indirect reciprocity works within power hierarchies. It turns out that the judgements we make when we see someone performing an act of kindness affect how we behave towards them, which also influences the flow of resources in social groups. Ena is Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. The full research paper, ‘When it pays to be kind: The allocation of indirect reciprocity within power hierarchies’, can be found here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…49597821000443. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school ‘If I scratch your back, someone else will scratch mine…’

In this episode of The Why Podcast, Ena Inesi talks us through her research into how indirect reciprocity works within power hierarchies. It turns out that the judgements we make when we see someone performing an act of kindness affect how we behave towards them, which also influences the flow of resources in social groups.

Ena is Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. The full research paper, ‘When it pays to be kind: The allocation of indirect reciprocity within power hierarchies’, can be found here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…49597821000443. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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• Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think

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]]> 1790 The Why Podcast: Why doesn’t everyone make an Advanced Care Plan? It’s straightforward to make your end-of-life treatment preferences known, yet few of us do. Simona Botti is intrigued by the decisions we make as healthcare consumers, so she set out to look into what was going on here – and what this might tell us about ourselves. Simona Botti is Professor of Marketing at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:10:22 -0000 full 1 3 London Business School It’s straightforward to make your end-of-life treatment preferences known, yet few of us do. Simona Botti is intrigued by the decisions we make as healthcare consumers, so she set out to look into what was going on here – and what this might tell us about ourselves. Simona Botti is Professor of Marketing at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school It’s straightforward to make your end-of-life treatment preferences known, yet few of us do. Simona Botti is intrigued by the decisions we make as healthcare consumers, so she set out to look into what was going on here – and what this might tell us about ourselves.

Simona Botti is Professor of Marketing at London Business School. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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]]> 2023 The Why Podcast: Why is our board so dysfunctional? Boards failures are shocking and often scandalous – yet, says Randall S Peterson, they aren’t inevitable. In this episode of The Why Podcast, he talks us though the six types of dysfunctional board he has identified in his new book and suggests what to look out for to preempt disaster. Randall S Peterson is Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Academic Director of the Leadership Institute at London Business School. His book Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand is out now, published by Palgrave Macmillan. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:09:22 -0000 full 1 2 London Business School Boards failures are shocking and often scandalous – yet, says Randall S Peterson, they aren’t inevitable. In this episode of The Why Podcast, he talks us though the six types of dysfunctional board he has identified in his new book and suggests what to look out for to preempt disaster. Randall S Peterson is Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Academic Director of the Leadership Institute at London Business School. His book Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand is out now, published by Palgrave Macmillan. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school/ Boards failures are shocking and often scandalous – yet, says Randall S Peterson, they aren’t inevitable. In this episode of The Why Podcast, he talks us though the six types of dysfunctional board he has identified in his new book and suggests what to look out for to preempt disaster.

Randall S Peterson is Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Academic Director of the Leadership Institute at London Business School. His book Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand is out now, published by Palgrave Macmillan. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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]]> 1832 The Why Podcast: Why are you answering that email right now? When you get an email from your boss after hours, it can feel like there’s a pressure to respond straight away – which adds stress to our lives. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Laura Giurge explores the psychology around this and suggests ways we can foster healthier emailing habits for happier minds. Laura Giurge is a Research Associate of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School and Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at LSE. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:08:56 -0000 full 1 1 London Business School When you get an email from your boss after hours, it can feel like there’s a pressure to respond straight away – which adds stress to our lives. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Laura Giurge explores the psychology around this and suggests ways we can foster healthier emailing habits for happier minds. Laura Giurge is a Research Associate of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School and Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at LSE. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School. • Listen to more insights from LBS faculty and alumni @londonbusinessschool. • Discover more of our thought leadership at www.london.edu/think. • Follow LBS on Twitter: twitter.com/lbs and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/london-business-school. When you get an email from your boss after hours, it can feel like there’s a pressure to respond straight away – which adds stress to our lives. In this episode of The Why Podcast, Laura Giurge explores the psychology around this and suggests ways we can foster healthier emailing habits for happier minds. Laura Giurge is a Research Associate of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School and Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at LSE. Kathy Brewis is Senior Managing Editor of Think at London Business School.

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