“Trying to Get to What’s True”: The Value of Research
Deborah Gruenfeld reflects on how research helps us understand our world.
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Sudden shifts in behavior may be seen as inauthentic, even if they’re made in good faith.
You have to have a level of empathy, especially at a leadership level, to show people that you care.
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Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations.
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March 25, 2026
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This Could Change How You Think About Every Decision You Make
The outcomes of different choices are connected, and understanding those connections can transform how we search for the right job, the right market, or the right strategy.
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Why Cooperative Workplaces Boost Your Sense of Freedom
Competition may light a fire under employees, but at the cost of autonomy, motivation, and well-being.
March 20, 2026
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Joe Tsai Says Start Local, Then Go Global
The Alibaba co-founder talks about growth, failed pitches, and the AI arms race.
March 11, 2026
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The Economic Intuition Behind Sports, Dating, and Getting a Job
“Understanding and applying economic logic can be valuable in pretty much any job or any other endeavor in your life,” says Paul Oyer.
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Why Surprises Catch Us Off Guard — And How to Anticipate Them
Shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.
March 04, 2026
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New Podcast Episodes Debut March 11
GSB faculty explore innovative research that deepens our understanding of business and leadership on a new season of the If/Then podcast.
February 27, 2026
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A.G. Sulzberger on Why Journalism Matters Now
“Being a reporter is the most fun an adult is allowed to have at work,” says the New York Times publisher.
January 07, 2026
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Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations.
December 03, 2025
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Stanford GSB Faculty Recommend Their Favorite Podcasts
From tech to taxes, a bundle of podcasts to amp up your playlist
December 02, 2025
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11 Stories to Help You Work Smarter
Take a break and check out these career and leadership tips.
November 19, 2025
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Orlando Bravo Talks Private Equity and Taking the Right Risks
“I never created anything new. I just listened well,” says the co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo. “That’s a superpower.”
October 22, 2025
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Class Takeaways — Learning the Language of Business
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Ed deHaan shares why accounting literacy is essential for every business leader.
September 04, 2025
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Class Takeaways — From Startup to Scaleup
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao shares why the company you start won’t be the same company you scale.
August 29, 2025
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After DEI Controversies, Companies Talk Up Diversity. Hiring Tells Another Story.
A look at corporate HR data finds superficial responses to public scrutiny of diversity practices.
August 27, 2025
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Employees Want Their Bosses to Respond to Feedback — But Not Too Quickly
Sudden shifts in behavior may be seen as inauthentic, even if they’re made in good faith.
August 14, 2025
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“Trying to Get to What’s True”: The Value of Research
Deborah Gruenfeld reflects on how research helps us understand our world.
August 14, 2025
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“Ideas That We Can All Deploy”: Think Fast, Talk Smart Live
At a panel in Cape Town, Stanford GSB professors shared research-backed insights with an audience of global business leaders and entrepreneurs.
August 12, 2025
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Unhappy With Your Company’s Health Insurance? Your Employer May Not Care.
Many corporations are doing surprisingly little to see if their healthcare plans are keeping employees healthy.
August 06, 2025
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Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn on His Vision for AI and Educating the World
“For the first time ever, with phones, we can reach billions of people,” says the language-learning app’s co-founder and CEO.
July 16, 2025
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Ken Griffin on Investing, Winning, and Why He’s Focused on the Future
The Citadel founder and CEO says he still hasn’t accomplished what he’ll be remembered for.
June 25, 2025
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Making Sense of the Invisible Rules That Shape Our Lives
Whether we’re managing a business or a household, understanding culture helps us navigate complexity with clarity.
June 18, 2025
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Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas on the Infinite Value of Knowledge
The co-founder and CEO of Perplexity discusses building the world’s first answer engine on View From The Top: The Podcast.
June 04, 2025
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“Dream Big”: Lisa Su Talks Chips, Curiosity, and Chance
The CEO of AMD on learning, leadership, and the “extraordinary” pace of AI adoption.
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How Leaders Can Move From “Chaos to Clarity”
It’s never been harder to navigate the demands of leadership. But there’s hope, says Robert Siegel.
