How Kellogg Dean Francesca Cornelli Teaches MBA Students Empathy

LinkedIn recently released its inaugural Top MBA list, a data-backed ranking of graduate business programs that lead to career growth. In the U.S., Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management ranked sixth. One factor that sets them apart is their focus on empathy as a teachable skill. In this episode, Nina and Dan highlight takeaways from Dan’s recent conversation with Francesca Cornelli, Dean of Kellogg. They discuss whether an MBA is worth the money, if companies can be empathetic, and how professionals can stay competitive in the face of rapidly changing technology. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Spike Lee on the LinkedIn News Page and find LinkedIn’s Top MBA list here. You can share your thoughts via email at [email protected], or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Dean Cornelli, Nina Melendez, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

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This is Working has a new format! This podcast is a companion to LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth's This is Working video series, which features Dan's live conversations with today's top leaders. Each podcast episode will now bring you interview excerpts alongside post-interview insights from Dan and his new co-host, Senior Producer Nina Melendez. They’ll look at top takeaways, reflect on big questions, and even share a bit of behind-the-scenes trivia. Nina and Dan will offer their own opinions - and we’re eager to hear yours as well.