From ketchup on hot dogs to politics, it can be hard to talk constructively about polarizing issues. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, Prof. Steven Franconeri discusses traps we often fall into—and how to avoid them. kell.gg/06388d

The consequences of war are devastating. In a study of 135 wars across 115 countries from 1946 to­ 2023, Prof. Efraim Benmelech found that war, on average, led to a decline in real GDP by about 13 percent. Learn more at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/e6a419

How did companies like IKEA and Starbucks grow so much more quickly than their competitors? Research from Prof. Sara Moreira suggests that one of the key factors behind extremely rapid scaling? Standardization. Read why at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/eae8ad

We tend to associate the word “negotiate” with salary and home buying—but for Kellogg’s Leigh Thompson, the list should be much longer. On an episode of “Ask Insight,” Thompson demonstrates how to negotiate solutions in tricky situations. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/10d8df

Scientists. Investors. Artists. When you think of a rational person, what comes to mind? Prof. Tessa Charlesworth suggest it’s more than being logical and analytical, but misperceptions can affect how people are treated—and paid. kell.gg/92853f

Professor Sébastien Martin's experience deploying AI in his classroom shows how domain knowledge and experimentation can lead to true breakthroughs. Learn how at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/0adcd5

A leaflet campaign during the 2023 Argentine presidential election was expected to hurt an outsider candidate. It had the opposite effect. What went wrong? Research from Georgy Egorov looks at how campaigns backfire at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/37514f

"People that are spending time on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube are occasionally running into [terms like] ‘Donald Trump’ and scrolling past it very fast." - Prof. Guy Aridor on Americans’ low consumption of political content on phones. kell.gg/12933c

After Giorgio Armani’s death, his fashion house faced a challenge that many luxury brands share: how to carry on without an iconic founder. Prof. Greg Carpenter considers what's next for Armani and why founders matter at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/a85da6

A 2017 tax bill reduced the amount of loan interest that companies could write off. According to research from Prof. Matthew A. Phillips, it barely made a dent on borrowing. kell.gg/ad5d0f #KelloggLeader

It’s perhaps the classroom’s worst-kept secret: students are using generative AI to do homework. But instead of fighting this trend, Kellogg’s Robert Bray and Sébastien Martin created an LLM that can tutor MBAs. Learn how at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/6f250b #KelloggLeader

"Don’t ask a bot what to think, ask a bot how to think.” – Kellogg's Brian Uzzi, on how to avoid short-circuiting the brainstorming process. Learn more in Uzzi's full discussion on AI and creativity at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/0ae87c #KelloggLeader

The rapid spread of AI tools carries an environmental cost due to the energy needed to power them. But the burden of limiting that impact should fall on companies and regulators, suggests Prof. Matthew Roling. Read why at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/bd402d

With supply-chain disruptions on the rise, companies better prepared to face them have an opportunity to come out ahead of their competition. Learn the value of being prepared with research from Prof. Seyed Iravani at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/c21ec7

As your career progresses, it can be easy to get stuck in a narrow professional lane. Learn how to break free on this episode of The Insightful Leader, with advice from Kellogg's Suzanne Muchin. kell.gg/517639 #KelloggLeader

We tend to associate the word “negotiate” with salary and home-buying, but for Prof Leigh Thompson the list should be much longer. On the Insightful Leader podcast, Thompson explains how managers can negotiate solutions in tricky situations. kell.gg/a8mc #KelloggLeader

It's an old question. Time? Or money? For charitable causes, Prof. Rima Touré-Tillery and alum Samantha Kassirer found that people are generally more willing to give their time. Learn why, and what businesses could learn at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/42452a

"Creativity takes preparation, persistence, and vulnerability. Luckily, Kellogg faculty have research and insights into ways to inspire creativity, collaboration, and innovation in yourself and your team. Read more at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/5e8436

Saving enough for an unexpected expense can be challenge for many. In a megastudy of nearly two million bank customers, researchers including Prof. Dean Karlan, found that a simple nudge can make a difference. Learn why at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/7818fc #KelloggLeader

As a leader, you often have to make morally complex choices. At Kellogg Insight, Professor Brooke Vuckovic offers three tips on how you can make ethical decisions and communicate them effectively when there’s no single right answer. kell.gg/9ee471 #KelloggLeader

For nearly a decade, Kellogg’s @noshir.bsky.social and Leslie DeChurch have conducted research on simulations of long-term NASA missions to Mars. Learn about their best practices to help keep crews from falling apart—in space, and on Earth. kell.gg/52229c #KelloggLeader

Glow up or blow up? ✨ When consumers feel deeply connected to a brand, even small changes can spark big reactions. Don’t miss Tim Calkins’s #KelloggInsight interview for tips on how to protect your company from rebrand backlash. Read more: kell.gg/979116

AI is booming. And so are the questions about it. Don’t miss this #KelloggInisght roundup of research from some of our faculty experts on the past, present and future of artificial intelligence. Read more: kell.gg/0aa4d8

Which political party provides more funding for scientific research? Kellogg's @dashunwang.bsky.social and coauthors analyzed 40 years of data on federal funding for science research and found results that go against common assumptions. Learn more at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/4nq8

Managing personal finances may feel like a chore, but everyday spending decisions can make a big difference on your future wealth. Kellogg faculty explain how—and what you need to know about credit, inflation, and 401(k)s at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/78bc15

Ready to buy a house? Prof. Craig Furfine suggests keeping healthy levels of skepticism for online resources like home-affordability calculators and rent-vs-buy tools. Read Furfine's more holistic approach to home-buying at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/iung

Many organizations have invested in reducing carbon emissions. But most of these efforts have been short-term with quick payoffs, according to research from Prof. Aaron Yoon. At Kellogg Insight, Yoon suggests a more-balanced approach. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/ixt0

When you think of gaming the system, it usually implies cheating with malicious intent. But when critical resources are scarce, even well-meaning people bend the rules. Research by Prof. James Schummer offers a strategy that can help. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/m4d2

Accessing medical devices in low-resource settings is an ongoing challenge. Kellogg's Rebeca Kirby and Kara Palamountain worked with UNICEF on target product profiles for newborn devices that could address gaps in healthcare and beyond. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/f3gp

Managers looking into sustainable alternatives: take note. Eco-friendly products have been viewed as inferior to standard counterparts. But a new study from Prof. Alexander Chernev found consumers now equate “ecological” with “reliable.” #KelloggLeader kell.gg/jwgj

Companies can tackle social problems without sacrificing the bottom line. A recent case study from Kellogg's @braydenking.bsky.social looks at Italian energy firm E.ON Italia’s successful climate campaign—and how U.S. firms can hit a cultural reset. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/2jhf

Are you ads actually landing? The black box of calculating return on ad spend (ROAS) makes it hard to see if a campaign's working. New methods from Kellogg’s Brett Gordon and Eric Anderson can help companies better assess their strategy. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/zo8g

Big problems. No worries? According to research by Kellogg’s Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, people believe a problem is less serious after learning how widespread it is. Understand why—and potential benefits of this phenomenon—at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/0ftu

When a glow-up turns into a blow-up? In a Kellogg Insight Q&A, branding expert Tim Calkins explains what Cracker Barrel did right in their recent rebranding effort—and what they could have been more aware of. kell.gg/xzl3

"Artificial intelligence is transforming business, science, marketing, and people's lives". @mattgroh.bsky.social, @dashunwang.bsky.social, and more Kellogg Faculty tell us how we got here and what could be next at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/5hqk

Workplace communication isn’t one-size-fits-all. Discover why Kellogg professors say mastering these five key strategies will help you communicate more effectively. Learn more: kell.gg/2a5a40

📣 The latest issue of KMAG is here! Dive into the standout stories of the summer including 25 defining Kellogg moments, our resilience playbook and a spotlight on the Kellogg Alumni Club of DFW. Explore the full issue: kell.gg/d0eb39 #KelloggLeader

In a healthy legal system, a judge’s decision is often indistinguishable from a coin flip, according to new game theory research from Prof. Alvaro Sandroni. Read why at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/z4xh

To expand business in China, companies like Volkswagen and Toyota had to establish joint ventures with local companies. Kellogg’s Shengmao Cao analyzed these ventures and found that they resulted in knowledge spillovers. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/juvb

When one bank tightens its standards for loans, other banks follow suit that can create a feedback loop, according to Prof. Michael Fishman. Learn about the ripple effects—and how this can prolong economic downturn—at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/sq4f

Is AI only human? Kellogg’s Blake McShane discovered that generative AI models are susceptible to the same bias as humans when interpreting statistical results. Understand the implications on research and AI at large at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/qu31

"Tenure, it seems, is more than a professional milestone—it appears to mark an inflection point that influences how scientists contribute to scientific advancement.” – Prof. @dashunwang, the impact of tenure status on scientific research. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/0ld8

Leaders have grown accustomed to weighing their business’s environmental, social, and governance policies when expanding into foreign markets. But what about peace? At Kellogg Insight, Prof Cynthia Wang makes a business case for peace. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/38h6

Anxious about surge pricing? Well, there's good news in store. Prof. Robert Bray's study of product transactions at a major retailer’s grocery stores across the U.S. found virtually no signs of surge pricing. Learn more at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/w7ed

Communication is critical to any well-functioning organization. In a special collection from Kellogg Insight, faculty share research and insights to offer several strategies for people to communicate effectively in any work scenario. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/fa2s

Ready to grow? Before hitting “go” on a growth strategy, founders need to make sure they are ready. Kellogg professor Carter Cast offers a pre-flight checklist for entrepreneurs. #KelloggLeader kell.gg/g4kj

Is the dollar in danger? It’s an age-old question. Professor Zhengyang Jiang explains the driving forces behind the dollar’s dominance and what could really shake its global standing. Learn more: kell.gg/a7802f