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The Insightful Leader

Kellogg School of Management
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Delegation
Generative AI
Kellogg School Of Management
American Healthcare
Customer Mindset
Consumer Psychology
Workplace Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Climate Change
Workplace Presentation
Marketing Strategies
Universal Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Promotion Mindset
Prevention Mindset
Company Culture
Resilience
Mental Health

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes180Founded18 years ago
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Saving the planet is going to take more than net-zero pledges and shopping green. In the first episode of our series, "Insight Unpacked: Can We Still Build a Green Economy?" we take the current temperature of the climate fight.

Introducing Insight Unpacked, Season 3: Can We Still Build a Green Economy?

In the last decade, we've seen powerful people and organizations take on the issue of climate change — making big pledges to reduce their carbon emissions by adapting thei... more

The AI models informing many of our decisions are riddled with preconceptions. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, two experts outline how bias creeps in.

So you've tinkered with AI, but now you want to level up. Here are tips from Kellogg faculty on using the tech more effectively.

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Recent Guests

Megan Bussey
Professor at Kellogg
Northwestern Kellogg
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E1 | The Climate Crisis Is Here. Will We Ever Fix It?
Daniel Horton
Associate professor, Northwestern
Northwestern University
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E1 | The Climate Crisis Is Here. Will We Ever Fix It?
Catherine Tellick
Head of the Chicago Environmentalists
Chicago Environmentalists
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E1 | The Climate Crisis Is Here. Will We Ever Fix It?
William Brady
Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Kellogg
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Episode: When It Comes to Biases, AI's Only Human
Tessa Charlesworth
Drake scholar and Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Kellogg
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Episode: When It Comes to Biases, AI's Only Human
Charles Wirth
Researcher focused on how beliefs and attitudes change with AI adoption
Unknown (researcher mentioned in the episode)
Episode: When It Comes to Biases, AI's Only Human
Matt Groh
Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Kellogg and of Computer Science at McCormick by courtesy
Kellogg / Northwestern McCormick
Episode: Automation, Answers, and Advice—a Playbook for AI Adoption
Brian Utsi
Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at Kellogg and Professor of Industrial Engineering at McCormick by courtesy
Kellogg / Northwestern McCormick
Episode: Automation, Answers, and Advice—a Playbook for AI Adoption
Julio Otino
Institute Professor at Northwestern's McCormick School; former Dean; Professor of Management and Organizations at Kellogg
Kellogg / Northwestern
Episode: Automation, Answers, and Advice—a Playbook for AI Adoption

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Laura Pavin
Host of The Insightful Leader

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • How did you know?

    This episode about managing stress and evaluating projects before you accept them, and saying no is exactly what I needed right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SailorBiker
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful and Engaging

    I find your episodes insightful as they unpack for me hidden truths about consumers and brands. Your delivery is riveting for they help me as a listener imagine what you’re trying to convey. Thanks and keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emilio Bong
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Impactful insights!

    Love the 20 mins packed with insights - pitched at the right level - orientated towards learning and action.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SillySausages23
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great content. Audio needs help

    Love listening, except for the audio feeling wierd. Getting people on board was a good example. I’m guessing you are trying to record over zoom. Need to get a higher quality connection.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timepassport
    United States5 years ago
  • More! More! More!

    Most recent ep was real insightful. Can’t wait for what’s next! 🎙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keep gettin buckets
    United States5 years ago

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Some feedback notes audio quality could improve in places.
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I Respectfully Disagree
Q: Do you have faith that we, as a country, can have civil disagreements?
Yes, but we need to learn how to have them effectively.
How to Get Delegation Right, Part 2 of 3
Q: What do managers generally not want to delegate that they should?
Managers often hesitate to delegate relational tasks, such as representing them in meetings, which is critical for employee development.
How to Get Delegation Right, Part 2 of 3
Q: What should leaders avoid delegating?
Leaders should avoid delegating tasks with huge consequences and high stakes.
Podcast: Using AI Comes with a Tradeoff. Now Multiply That by 8 Billion.
Q: Are there any solutions here? Do we just need to make AI smarter?
Improving the technology could be one possibility, but Martin thinks there are ways forward by just changing how we interact with and design AI now.
Podcast: Using AI Comes with a Tradeoff. Now Multiply That by 8 Billion.
Q: What happens when everybody starts using this thing?
The model simulated that too. The biggest finding is homogenization.

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A pragmatic, academically rooted show that translates management theories into actionable business insights. Episodes frequently explore AI adoption, leadership, organizational change, and strategy, often featuring Kellogg School of Management faculty and Northwestern affiliates alongside guest experts. Listeners tend to be professionals seeking evidence-based practices for leadership, negotiation, resilience, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a focus on ethical, human-centered approaches to technology and business problems. Noteworthy is the consistent blend of rigorous research with real-world anecdotes, making complex topics accessible and applicable for mid-to-senior level practitioners and aspiring leaders alike.

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2. Daniel Horton
3. Catherine Tellick
4. William Brady
5. Tessa Charlesworth
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7. Matt Groh
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