Francesca Gino - Teachers Make a Difference - Max Bazerman

The speaker reflects on the impact of influential teachers, particularly Max Bazerman from Harvard Business School. Max's teaching style, characterized by curiosity and tough feedback, significantly shaped the speaker's academic and professional journey. His influence was pivotal in the speaker's decision to pursue a career at Harvard rather than returning to Italy.

Who is Max Bazerman?

• A student at Harvard

• A teacher in the United States

• A colleague from Italy

• A professor at Harvard Business School

What is one of the key teaching methods used by Max Bazerman?

• Avoiding student interaction

• Focusing on rote memorization

• Encouraging students to ask questions

• Providing easy feedback

How did Max Bazerman's feedback impact the speaker?

• It discouraged them from pursuing a career at Harvard

• It was not helpful at all

• It was critical for their development as a scholar

• It made them want to return to Italy

What decision did the speaker make after their visit to Harvard Business School?

• To return to Italy

• To pursue a career and job at Harvard

• To transfer to another university

• To change their field of study

What does the speaker often ask themselves when facing tough decisions?

• What would Max do in this situation?

• What would my family advise?

• What is the easiest option?

• What did I learn in Italy?