The Parlor Room

In the season three finale of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host Chris Linnane revisits his three most-played clips of the season with Harvard Business School faculty Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Christina Wallace, and Nien-hê Hsieh.

Tune in for their insights into AI's effect on jobs and productivity, the future of creative work, and whether a robot can ever truly care for us.

GUESTS

Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration

Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room:

Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy

Felix Oberholzer-Gee on Winning with AI

⁠Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset⁠⁠

Christina Wallace on AI and Entrepreneurship

Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Willy Shih about artificial intelligence, disruptive innovation, and the future of competition. Shih explains why AI isn't inherently disruptive, explores how organizations can use it to improve productivity and supply chains, and shares how leaders can identify opportunities for innovation while avoiding the pitfalls of overserving the market.

GUEST

Willy Shih, Robert and Jane Cizik Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice in Business Administration

RESOURCES

Learn more from Shih in the HBS Online course, Disruptive Strategy.

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Nien-hê Hsieh about the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. Hsieh discusses AI's impact on work, accountability, and human connection, and explains why responsible leadership and human judgment are critical as organizations adopt AI.

GUEST

Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Learn more from Hsieh in the HBS Online course, Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Accountability.

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Hsieh:

Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing

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

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