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Francesca Gino is an Italian-American behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on decision-making, negotiation, ethics, and the psychology of work.
Known for: Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
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Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
In 'Rebel Talent', Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino explores how breaking rules and defying conformity can lead to greater creativity, engagement, and success. Drawing on extensive behavioral research and real-world examples—from top chefs to airline captains—Gino demonstrates that constructive rebellion fosters innovation and fulfillment in both professional and personal life.
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Exploration of Conformity
Conformity can feel comforting. It gives us belonging, stability, and predictability. But the dark side of conformity is that it lulls us into complacency. In my research and in conversations with professionals across industries, I found that many talented individuals stop questioning the status quo...
From Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
Case Study of Chef Massimo Bottura
Massimo Bottura’s story embodies creative rebellion. In Italy, food is intertwined with tradition—recipes passed down through generations, deeply tied to national identity. To alter a cherished dish can feel almost sacrilegious. Yet Bottura, chef and owner of Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, da...
From Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
About Francesca Gino
Francesca Gino is an Italian-American behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on decision-making, negotiation, ethics, and the psychology of work. She has been recognized as one of the world’s top 40 business professors under 40 and has published widely in...
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Francesca Gino is an Italian-American behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on decision-making, negotiation, ethics, and the psychology of work. She has been recognized as one of the world’s top 40 business professors under 40 and has published widely in...
Francesca Gino is an Italian-American behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on decision-making, negotiation, ethics, and the psychology of work. She has been recognized as one of the world’s top 40 business professors under 40 and has published widely in academic and popular outlets.
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Francesca Gino is an Italian-American behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on decision-making, negotiation, ethics, and the psychology of work.
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