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
Close proximity is the key to knowledge spillovers among startups
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New research from MIT Sloan finds that physical distances within 20 meters lead to more knowledge spillover among startups.
7 MIT-spun ventures driving prosperity in emerging markets
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From professional education courses to mobile apps that monitor crop yields, these startups aim to kick-start innovation ecosystems across the globe.
Sharper teeth, stronger bite needed for US minimum wage laws
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New research from MIT Sloan shows stiffer penalties are needed to incentivize employers to pay workers a minimum wage.
Why this tech consultant and executive coach embraces being a B student
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“We’re socialized from the time we’re children to be excellent at everything all the time — and it’s exhausting.”
How to engage your business in community and economic development
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An expert on stakeholder partnerships discusses the three things you need to get right.
New leadership and management thinking from MIT experts
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Ten books with a fresh look at data monetization, DEI practices, disciplined entrepreneurship, and more.
How storytelling helps data-driven teams succeed
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Whether on the court or in an office, winning leaders use data and storytelling to achieve sustained performance from their teams.
Women’s career advice: Remember that exhaustion is not a yardstick for productivity
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EzCater’s co-founder and former CEO on organizing priorities, forgiving your imperfections, and proactively looking for growth opportunities.
How AI helps acquired businesses grow
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To tap the power of artificial intelligence to grow a small company, make conservative tech bets and consider what work is ripe for augmentation.
Leadership advice: 'Women have to learn how to ask for more money'
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Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou talks about thinking of childcare as an investment, and turning failures into the first steps to success.