EIGHT

Reflections from a Room with a View

The Meta-Conversation

At the end of the day I find myself sitting and staring out of my office window with a view overlooking both the tennis courts and Peterson Park. Because of this great view, my office is often considered the best office at Harvard Business School (HBS).

After-Action Review Continues at the End of the Day

The moment I gaze out of my office window at the end of the day, I find myself calming down and decompressing. My heartbeat has returned to a normal rhythm. I see a few of my students passing by and heading off to catch the bus or to work out. I see a group of twenty petrified-looking, prospective students gazing straight ahead, each dressed to impress, following a guide. ...

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