Meredith Somers
News Writer
Meredith writes about management issues affecting global business leaders, with an emphasis on behavioral and policy sciences. She also covers leadership, workplace communication, competitive strategy and decision-making, diversity and hiring, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Prior to MIT Sloan, Meredith was a reporter for Federal News Network in Washington, D.C. She's worked as a Maryland state government reporter for the Associated Press, and as a general assignment reporter on the Metro desk at The Washington Times.
Articles by Meredith Somers
How this clean tech exec connects climate to gender equity
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CarbonBuilt’s Cindy McLaughlin encourages walking meetings and “anytime vacation” for improved well-being.
3 sustainability insights for industry and government leaders
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When it comes to sustainable enterprises, leaders must consider meaningful goals, consumer preferences, and the partnership of management and technology.
In-demand data and analytics skills to hire for now
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Hiring managers from Netflix, Pfizer, Comcast, and more discuss essential technical skills, soft skills, and finding the elusive “super unicorn” data scientist.
Trio of MIT Sloan alumni make 2023 Forbes Under 30
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The three innovators work at companies specializing in clean energy and carbon capture.
4 choices that matter in a startup strategy
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Choosing the right customer, technology, competition, and organization are necessary decisions for a successful startup.
Where are they now: Catch up with 9 of MIT’s most innovative startups
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Wastewater analytics, food preservation, cavity detectors, and more: Here’s where some of the most innovative MIT startups stand now.
How Jackie Yeaney made peace with ‘imposter syndrome’
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This tech strategist and marketer learned to lead through empathy and collaboration, and that the fear of “being seen” is a healthy one.
4 ways leaders can detox corporate culture
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Research from MIT Sloan’s Don Sull highlights the ways leadership can identify and address a toxic work culture.
Our top 5 ‘Working Definitions’ of 2022
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Distributed leadership, toxic work culture, and three other ideas that stood out this year.
3 corporate innovation mistakes and how to avoid them
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MIT Sloan’s Phil Budden offers tips to avoid confusing technology with innovation, trying for 10X when 10% will do, and ineffective external engagement.