
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
Aug 5
24 min

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.
Jul 22
54 min

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
Jul 8
1 hr

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
Jul 1
12 min

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
Jun 24
51 min

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
Jun 17
12 min

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee about AI’s impact on productivity, jobs, and competitive advantage. He explains how organizations can use AI to create lasting value, why human judgment remains essential, and what the future of work may look like in an AI-powered economy.
GUEST
Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration
RESOURCES
Learn more from Oberholzer-Gee in the HBS Online credential, Core Business Essentials
And the HBS Online course, Business Strategy
Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Oberholzer-Gee:
Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy
Jun 10
1 hr 17 min

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 most pressing questions facing professionals today: Will AI take my job?
Featuring HBS Professors Nien-hê Hsieh, Christina Wallace, Joe Fuller, and Iavor Bojinov, the conversation examines how AI is reshaping organizations, changing the nature of work, and influencing hiring, management, and trust. From the rise of AI-powered startups to the challenges of adoption, ethics, and inequality, the episode offers practical insights into how professionals can navigate an AI-driven future and adapt to the evolving workplace.
GUESTS
Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration
Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
Joseph Fuller, MBA Class of 1960 Professor of Management Practice
Iavor Bojinov, James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Associate Professor of Business Administration
RESOURCES
Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring faculty from this compilation episode:
Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing
Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Christina Wallace on AI and Entrepreneurship
Joe Fuller on AI and Rethinking Work
Iavor Bojinov on AI Adoption, Trust, and Decision-Making
Jun 3
20 min

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Christina Wallace about how AI is transforming entrepreneurship and creativity. Wallace explains how founders are using AI to accelerate customer research, prototyping, branding, and operations—and why judgment, originality, and proprietary insight matter more than ever. She also explores the risks of overreliance on AI-generated work, the pressure AI places on artists and creators, and why rising expectations are redefining what it takes to stand out.
GUEST
Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
RESOURCES
Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Christina Wallace:
Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Compilation Episode (Part 2): Early Career Advice for Building AI and Human Skills
Compilation Episode (Part 4): How Mid-Career Professionals Can Lead and Grow With AI
Plus:
Explore Wallace's online course: Entrepreneurial Marketing
May 27
1 hr 26 min

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane gathers HBS faculty to share actionable advice for mid-career professionals navigating the AI landscape. Featuring professors Christina Wallace, Jake Cook, Iavor Bojinov, and Joe Fuller, the conversation explores how mid-career professionals can build AI fluency, apply their domain expertise, and create value in a rapidly evolving workplace.
From identifying entrepreneurial opportunities to experimenting with AI tools and leading organizational change, guests share what it takes to stay adaptable, relevant, and competitive in an AI-driven future.
GUESTS
Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration
Iavor Bojinov, James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Associate Professor of Business Administration
Joseph Fuller, MBA Class of 1960 Professor of Management Practice
RESOURCES
Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring faculty from this compilation episode:
Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Iavor Bojinov on AI Adoption, Trust, and Decision-Making
Joe Fuller on AI and Rethinking Work
May 20
29 min
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