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One of the primary ways that employers seek to protect trade secrets is by having employees sign noncompete contracts and nondisclosure agreements. In a recent study, we examined this issue,…

In "The New, New Thing," Michael Lewis refers to the phrase "business model" as a term of art. And like art itself, it’s one of those things many people feel they can recognize when they see…

Like the rest of Britain, if to a lesser degree, U.K. businesses are divided in their views on continued EU membership. Large exporting manufacturers, financial and professional services…

When are people willing to pay a super-high price premium for something? The answer is all about identity. Buying these goods both helps you reinforce to yourself who you are, and encourages…

Toxic bosses harm employees in countless ways — for instance, by lowering morale, diminishing well-being and increasing work-family conflict. When do supervisors perpetuate abuse in…

In 2001, Congress adopted No Child Left Behind, key legislation that mandated annual testing and led to data-based decision making for schools. That was the same year I started teaching. The…

For many organizations, surveys qualify as “talking to the customer.” But do they really qualify as customer consultation? What can be done instead? At the beginning of my public…

Africa’s shortage of electric power is one of the world’s great challenges, and the push to electrify the continent provides inspiring examples of entrepreneurial solutions. Some see…

For many companies,performance-review season is kicking off with the new year. Although every organization relies on a different evaluation process, most follow a predictable pattern: First,…

In May 2015 I flew to Mexico for a long weekend with a group of friends. We spent Friday afternoon beside the pool at a resort. Dave Goldberg, one of my closest friends, decided to go to the…