Insights & Advice
Leadership with Purpose: Redefining Success and Impact with Satpal Singh (SELP 4, 2019)
- 05 Feb 2025
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Satpal Singh (SELP 4, 2019) entered the Senior Executive Leadership Program (SELP) at HBS seeking to refine his strategic and leadership skills. What he gained was a profound shift in perspective—moving beyond execution to focus on purpose-driven leadership and team inspiration. The experience helped him approach challenges with a broader, more strategic mindset, shaping his leadership journey across roles. Today, he applies these insights to drive meaningful transformation and lasting impact in his work. [...]
Finding Professional Purpose: Building an Impactful Career that Reflects your Values with Lisa Tanzer (MBA 1993)
Lisa Tanzer
- 29 Jan 2025
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Lisa Tanzer (MBA 1993) built a career by making intentional choices to keep her work both fulfilling and impactful. Now, as a coach and mentor, she helps others define success on their own terms and proves that staying open to change can lead to the most rewarding opportunities. [...]
Career Risks and Professional Growth: Finding a Fulfilling Career with Paige Arnof-Fenn (MBA 1991)
Paige Arnof-Fenn
- 22 Jan 2025
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Paige Arnof-Fenn (MBA 1991) used her time at HBS to reimagine her career, transitioning from finance to marketing and eventually entrepreneurship. By embracing change and trusting her instincts, she turned challenges into opportunities for growth, building a fulfilling career rooted in creativity and resilience. [...]
Committing to Work and Family: Allison Boxer (MBA 2012)
Allison Boxer
- 11 Oct 2024
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Allison Boxer (MBA 2012) found that for her, a rewarding career is about balance. After becoming a mother, she realized she wanted more time at home with her son—an unexpected shift for someone accustomed to chasing career goals. A career transitions workshop at HBS helped her redefine her needs and obligations, leading her to create a flexible career that harmonizes professional fulfillment with family. Today, she blends teaching, leadership, and social impact while embracing what works best for her at each stage. [...]
Leading with Creative Problem Solving: Ron Kurtz (MBA 1967)
Ron Kurtz
- 10 Sep 2024
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Ron Kurtz (MBA 1967) began his career with a passion for advertising, but during undergraduate internships, his focus shifted to product management, where he found broader creative and strategic challenges. At HBS, he sharpened his decision-making skills and learned to be decisive with limited information. As his career progressed, Kurtz thrived in leadership roles, excelling at turning around businesses and building startups from the ground up. He embraced the challenge of leading through change, relying on creative problem solving and strategic action plans to drive success. [...]
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