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The Parlor Room

The Parlor Room

Written by: Harvard Business School Online
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Join host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane as he sits down with HBS faculty to discuss business education in a way that’s both entertaining and insightful. The Parlor Room is your key to breaking down academic theory without sacrificing depth—all while gaining practical takeaways for navigating the business world.Copyright © President & Fellows of Harvard College Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success
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  • Compilation Episode (Part 7): Who Is Getting AI Wrong?

    Compilation Episode (Part 7): Who Is Getting AI Wrong?
    Jul 1 2026
    In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane explores one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence: knowing when—and when not—to trust AI. Featuring HBS professors Linda Hill, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Jake Cook, the conversation examines AI adoption, organizational culture, and the critical role of human judgment. From AI hallucinations and overconfidence to experimentation and decision-making, the episode offers practical insights for avoiding common AI mistakes in the workplace. GUESTS Linda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration RESOURCES Linda Hill on Leading Through AI-Driven Change Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management Felix Oberholzer-Gee on Winning with AI Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy Jake Cook on How to Use AI Effectively at Work
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    12 mins
  • Jake Cook on How to Use AI Effectively at Work

    Jake Cook on How to Use AI Effectively at Work
    Jun 24 2026
    In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Jake Cook about how artificial intelligence is changing the way people work. Cook shares practical advice for using AI effectively, explaining why it should be treated like an intern that requires direction, oversight, and critical thinking. He explores AI’s opportunities and limitations and why human judgment remains essential in an increasingly AI-powered world. GUEST Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration RESOURCES Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Jake Cook: Compilation Episode (Part 1): Early Career Advice in the Age of AI Compilation Episode (Part 4): How Mid-Career Professionals Can Lead and Grow with AI Compilation Episode (Part 6): Where AI Surprises Us
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    52 mins
  • Compilation Episode (Part 6): Where AI Surprises Us

    Compilation Episode (Part 6): Where AI Surprises Us
    Jun 17 2026
    In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane explores one of AI’s most intriguing qualities: its ability to surprise us. Featuring HBS professors Nien-hê Hsieh, Christina Wallace, and Jake Cook, the conversation examines how AI is changing the way people work, create, and solve problems. From uncovering new approaches to complex challenges to empowering nontechnical professionals to build and experiment, the episode highlights unexpected lessons about innovation, creativity, and human potential in an AI-driven world. GUESTS Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration RESOURCES Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing ⁠Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset⁠⁠ Christina Wallace on AI and Entrepreneurship
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    13 mins
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