The art of getting the price just right? For businesses look to price their products, a new model from Prof. Suraj Malladi explains why starting low and slowly increasing prices can lead to the highest profits. Read more at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/b5e6cb

DRRC-affiliated faculty William Brady and Maryam Kouchaki were recently featured in a Kellogg Insight article on how social media features reflect and shape the real world. Read the full article at insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/take-5-social-media-irl

Level up your AI game. 🕹️ In this episode of The Insightful Leader podcast, Professors Brian Uzzi, Matt Groh and Julio Ottino break down three keys to using AI effectively. Listen now in KelloggInsight: kell.gg/6ad232

It's the Friday before Memorial Day, so as one does I'm sharing my recent @kellogginsight.bsky.social piece on antitrust compliance. (Just noticed it went up Wednesday.) You probably didn't know there's a new antitrust whistleblower award program. insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/in-a...

What makes Netflix shows and movies connect with audiences? Prof. Guy Aridor went backstage at Netflix and built a new model that unpacks their recommendation system (and the value of the content). Learn more at Kellogg Insight: kell.gg/237b79

The age-old strategy of diversifying portfolios with international stocks has recently come under fire. But Robert Korajczyk argues diversification still works ... if investors choose wisely. kell.gg/f4df65

Marketers, take note: “cute” products sell ... but not to everyone. Hear Prof. Chethana Achar discuss new research that links politics and aesthetics in "Cashing In on Cute.": kell.gg/eeedc2

Government subsidies can support or protect domestic industries. But using them in complex sectors like agriculture or energy can have unintended consequences according to Executive Director of the Abrams Climate Academy, Matt Roling: kell.gg/d41889

So, you’ve tinkered with AI and want to level up. Get tips from Profs. Julio M. Ottino, Brian Uzzi, and Matthew Groh on using tech more effectively. Listen to "Automation, Answers, and Advice—a Playbook for AI Adoption" at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/b35175

Everyone hates ads on social media. Or do they? New research from Kellogg's Nils Wernerfelt found that Facebook users don’t actually mind the steady stream of ads. Read what this means for advertisers at Kellogg Insight: kell.gg/52368a

Before you lean on AI, ask yourself: do I really understand how AI works? DRRC faculty William Brady and Tessa Charlesworth are breaking down how bias shows up in AI systems and what to do about it. Tune in: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/podcast-when-it-comes-to-biases-ais-only-human

There are times when we can be sticklers for punishment—even for minor mistakes. But what makes us behave this way? Prof. Maryam Kouchaki answers this question, and offers a primer on ""slippery-slope thinking,"" at Kellogg Insight: kell.gg/d3f9a6

People have a tendency to assign blame to leaders for near disasters ... even if they don't occur. Why? Prof. Neal Roese explores polarization, and the factors that make people more likely to blame politicians for near misses. kell.gg/220cc2

Glad to see coverage of my recent @pnas.org paper with @dashunwang.bsky.social in @kellogginsight.bsky.social insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/divi...

Wrote about a cool new study from @ryanreedhill.bsky.social on how AlphaFold2 transformed protein biology, and what that could mean for how AI affects other fields and jobs:

"The skills you learn for striking bargains and asking for raises can work at home … if you avoid common mistakes. Get advice for negotiating with friends and family from Professor Leigh Thompson: kell.gg/5d73f1

Staying in a job too long is like overstaying your welcome at a party. Your moment to leave can come and go. Instead of waiting for a crisis to force your hand, Professor Sanjay Khosla offers three tips for good exit timing. Explore his advice in Kellogg Insight: kell.gg/b0b023

From the launch of a new car model to the rollout of a pioneering medicine, finding the right price can mean a product’s success or failure. Luckily, Kellogg faculty have research that can help put a number on your price tags: kell.gg/b313da

Oil shocks? Inflation? A slowing economy? It’s a mix economists dread and bad news for businesses and households. Could moving investments to safe assets and tighter budgets help? Prof. Phil Braun thinks so, and weighs in at Kellogg Insight: kell.gg/926575

To innovate, business leaders must build bridges between artists and engineers. But where can they start? At Kellogg Insight, Prof. Julio M. Ottino offers three tips to help organizations connect creative and systematic thinkers. kell.gg/a10a11

Really enjoyed writing about Northwestern professor Tom O'Toole's insights on how senior executives can plan for their "post-corporate" lives, even if I'm by no means a C-suite bigwig approaching retirement. My latest for @kellogginsight.bsky.social insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/5-ti...

What shapes our instinct to punish others? A new Kellogg Insight article featuring research by DRRC-affiliated faculty Maryam Kouchaki finds that faith can influence punishment decisions through “slippery slope” thinking. 🔗 Read the full article at lnkd.in/ggcS3SZF

Are we overestimating the cost of political disagreement? Research from DRRC-affiliated faculty Nour Kteily and Eli Finkel finds that people often overestimate how negatively their own party will react to dissenting opinions. Read at lnkd.in/g2fuTj3a

Can AI recognize empathy? New research from Kellogg's Matt Groh suggests large language models are surprisingly good at recognizing empathic communication—and can teach people how to better connect with others. kell.gg/e54e7e

Conflicts can crop up at any time in the workplace. So it’s critical for business leaders and workers to know how to respond. At Kellogg Insight, faculty offer different strategies that can help. kell.gg/640a9e

People often hesitate to share opinions that differ from the main positions of their political party. But this concern may be overblown, according to Kellogg's Eli J. Finkel and Nour Kteily. kell.gg/8f7db4

The waiting ... is the hardest part. A common problem many businesses face: customers leaving before getting service due to long wait times. Research from Prof. Achal Bassamboo paves the way for practical solutions. kell.gg/524dca

Is peace a business strategy? Featuring insights from Cynthia Wang, "How Peace Can Be Good for Business" explores why peace should be considered alongside ESG as companies expand into unstable regions. 🔗 Read the full piece from Kellogg Insight: lnkd.in/gjXE87yN

Historically, new tech has replaced jobs that require more manual tasks. But a study from Kellogg's Dimitris Papanikolaou and Bryan Seegmiller suggest AI is doing the opposite, with big implications for workers. Read how at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/83a65c

Ellen Taaffe, a professor at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, has some advice on how to overcome what she calls "fear of messing up" (FOMU). I wrote about it for @kellogginsight.bsky.social: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/fear...

Breaking down barriers between disciplines such as art and science is a key component to #innovation, says Julio M. Ottino in @kellogginsight.bsky.social. Business leaders play a role in this by fostering a culture of curiosity. insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/reci...

What challenges face China in the year ahead? Professor Nancy Qian discusses real-estate anxieties, youth unemployment, and other trends to watch clouding outlook for the world’s second-largest economy at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/5b2a1f

To keep your career on track, it’s better to make a job change early ... than to overstay your welcome. At Kellogg Insight, Prof. Sanjay Khosla identifies three signs it's time to plan a graceful departure from your current organization. kell.gg/2533d9

Whether it's a salary negotiation or buying furniture on Marketplace, bargaining is a fundamental part of doing business. Luckily, Prof. Caio Waisman's new study of eBay offers best practices for bargaining—learn more at Kellogg Insight. kell.gg/a1f9f0

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

Wrote about former Northwestern engineering school dean Julio Ottino's advice on merging art and science, for @kellogginsight.bsky.social insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/reci...

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

Be sure to read @alexanderfurnas.com and @dashunwang.bsky.social's Atlantic article on federal science funding, "The Republicans Made Peace With Science," below. - And for more on their Science study, read "Which Political Party Provides More Funding for Science?" at Kellogg Insight. #KelloggLeader

"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

Missed the webinar with DRRC affiliated faculty Tessa Charlesworth and William Brady on how AI mirrors human bias? Check out this Kellogg Insight Q&A for a quick breakdown: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/bewa...

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

I know, many of us on here are in industries where this sounds like an impossible luxury right now, but: How do you know when it's time to look for your next job? I wrote about Kellogg professor Sanjay Khosla's advice, for @kellogginsight.bsky.social: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/3-si...

"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