Discussion Topic: Week 15: Reflection on Harvard Business Review ArticlesWeek 15: Reflection on Harvard Business Review Articles

Discussion Overview

We covered 28 (!) Harvard Business Review articles over the semester. These articles summarized the key ideas of books or academic research. In doing so, we covered leadership topics such as becoming an effective giver, making global teams work, and using power to get things done. In this last week of the semester, let’s reflect on what you found most helpful in these Harvard Business Review Articles.

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Questions & Instructions

1. What article (or articles) did you find most interesting or useful? Explain why.
2. Respond to this post:
   1. The two articles that stood out to me were “What Leaders Really Do” by John P. Kotter and “Secrets of the Superbosses” by Sydney Finkelstein. Kotters article explains the difference between management and leadership. Management focuses on handling complexity, while leadership focuses on driving change. People often use the two terms interchangeably, but Kotter makes a strong case for separating them as two distinct yet complementary functions that are both necessary for an organization to succeed. Successful management lays the tracks, while successful leadership moves the train forward. The other article I found interesting was Finkelsteins piece because it focuses on how great leaders develop people. The concept of superbosses emphasizes mentoring, pushing employees, and giving them opportunities to grow. What I found most useful is the idea that the best leaders are not only focused on driving results, but also on building their teams. I once had a manager tell me that my job was to make their life easier, a sentiment I completely disagree with. The job of a true leader is to make the lives of those around them easier, by supporting, developing, and empowering them. In doing so, a regular boss can transform into a super boss.
3. Respond to this post
   1. The article I found most useful was “How to overcome the fear of the unknown” because it provided me with practical strategies I could use when I’m feeling fear of the unknown. As I mentioned in the previous post, my transition to finding a different career path has brought a lot of uncertainty. However, this article taught me that this fear should not be present, as making new decisions can bring new opportunities. It emphasized the importance of taking small steps into situations that are not familiar. It helped me realize that avoiding the situation or avoiding change won’t make a difference. I need to continue to look for a career that best fits me, with the mindset that every interview, networking event, and job fair I attend is an opportunity for growth. Another article I found interesting was the article “In the company of givers and takers”, because it provided us with an insight into what givers, takers, and matchers are in an organization. This article emphasizes the importance of work culture and understanding that it is important to help others. Although many takers have been successful, it is most important to create meaningful relationships because they can increase opportunities. It’s important to be a giver, but not too much. You must have a balance.

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