Knowledgebase: May 2012
INSIGHTS & IDEAS
Why Feelings of Guilt May Signal Leadership Potential
Stanford GSB researchers find that how people respond to mistakes can be a "clue to who they are.”
Defusing a Ticking Time Bomb
Why bankers like leverage — and what that could mean for the global financial system.
When Threats Are Better Than Anger
Negotiators gain more concessions with cool threats than with heated words.
Building Better Health Care
In an online forum, Stefanos Zenios responds to reader questions on innovation in the field.
A Shock to the System
Executives quickly report good news — but hold the bad for a flood of it.
Navigating Through Conflict
Gayle Lemmon discusses how entrepreneurs conduct business in some of the world’s most difficult and dangerous environments.
"A Thoughtful, Systemic Approach"
How scholarship can help alleviate extreme poverty
VIDEO
The Future of Banking
Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit discusses the financial crisis, leading complex organizations, and the "tremendous uncertainty ahead of us."
In the Driver's Seat
Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo shared his passion for design and innovation at an April 24 talk at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Exploring a Growth Mindset
How small psychological interventions can help reduce aggression and promote peaceful conflict resolution.
The Value of "Values Affirmation"
Research shows that modest school interventions can help raise grades and improve health and happiness.
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