People acting in their own self-interest are an important part of a productive, efficient economy. Yet selfishness is a trait known for impeding healthy human relationships. On this episode of The In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert explores how we define the line

"While higher education’s obsession with hair-splitting distinctions can lead one to assume that the logic of the professional world resembles the Olympic trials, most workplaces simply don’t share much in common with the 100-meter dash," writes Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert.

One byproduct of growing inequality is that many wealthier people grow up, live, and work without ever knowing someone who is struggling financially. On this episode of The In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert explores if the wealthy have an obligation to know what

A rigorous regime of training and testing provides inadequate preparation for professional advancement, says Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert. ms.spr.ly/6015Uh4DD

A rigorous regime of training and testing provides inadequate preparation for professional advancement, says Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert. ms.spr.ly/6018qHECu

Does it matter if you sell out? On The In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert considers what makes someone a sellout—and whether being one really matters. ms.spr.ly/6019quifU

Chicago Booth’s John Paul Rollert reflects on the “valedictorian’s fallacy”—a rigorous regime of training and testing that provides inadequate preparation for professional advancement. Chicago Booth Review ms.spr.ly/6014qX1Io

A rigorous regime of training and testing provides inadequate preparation for professional advancement, says Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert. ms.spr.ly/6010qRcgI

Does it matter if you sell out? On The In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert considers what makes someone a sellout—and whether being one really matters. ms.spr.ly/6016qX7Sp

On the latest In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert considers the many faces of capitalism. 🎧 ms.spr.ly/6016qcBmQ

Who will be the next avatar of capitalism, and what will that say about the system? On the latest In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert considers the many faces of capitalism. ms.spr.ly/6018qSfoY

Who will be the next avatar of capitalism, and what will that say about the system? On the latest In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert considers the many faces of capitalism. ms.spr.ly/6016qIQEk

Who will be the next avatar of capitalism, and what will that say about the system? On the latest In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert considers the many faces of capitalism. ms.spr.ly/6011qhqlB

“…gifted magicians whose tricks suddenly fail to impress” John Paul Rollert explores why the rigorous regime of training and testing that some people sail through is not adequate preparation for professional success—the Valedictorian’s Fallacy: buff.ly/4JlxsTk

Why do some buyers have to beware, while other customers are always right? Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert says it comes down to who carries the burden of risk in a transaction.

Who will be the next avatar of capitalism, and what will that say about the system? On the In-House Ethicist, Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert considers the many faces of capitalism. ms.spr.ly/6016SkkJs

One of my favorite Chicago Booth Review essays, Koen — thanks for sharing!

My essay for the Fall Issue of Chicago Booth Review on self-advancement, young strivers, and the spirit of The Box Checker. chicagobooth.edu/review/the-pru…

Checking boxes may reliably lead to advancement, but not fulfillment, argues Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert. ms.spr.ly/6015s3Ndz

Checking boxes may reliably lead to advancement, but not fulfillment. Chicago Booth's John Paul Rollert discusses the "prudence trap." ms.spr.ly/6010s3NtO