Stanford Business Podcasts

Hear from faculty, alumni, and global leaders on a wide range of topics relevant to professionals, business, and society.

Stanford GSB Business Podcasts

Insights, ideas, and teaching, produced by Stanford GSB

Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
Communication

Think Fast, Talk Smart

Join lecturer Matt Abrahams as he talks with communication experts about ways to reduce public speaking anxiety and get your message across confidently and concisely.

Grit & Growth Podcast with Stanford Graduate School of Business
Global Entrepreneurship

Grit & Growth

Hear the stories of entrepreneurs from Africa and South Asia and get practical business tips and proven management strategies from some of the world’s leading thinkers.

View From The Top: The Podcast
Leadership

View From The Top

Listen to in-depth interviews with global business leaders sharing their insights about effective leadership, core values, and lessons from their careers.

Leadership for Society
Race & Power

Leadership for Society

Through discussions about power, fairness, and inequality, Professor Brian Lowery prepares leaders to engage with today’s most urgent issues.

Podcasts from Our Community

Featured podcasts from members of the Stanford GSB community

Know What You See with Brian Lowery
Faculty Podcast

Know What You See

From our workplaces to our neighborhoods, race is embedded in our everyday experience. Brian Lowery asks the hard questions about the sometimes unseen forces shaping our lives.

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January 19, 2022
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Make Numbers Count: How to Translate Data for Your Audience
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of communicating numbers so they pack a punch.
Organizational Behavior
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January 18, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: A Fundamental Right
At Future Farms, the future of agriculture in India includes food that is clean, healthy, and affordable.
Entrepreneurship
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
January 18, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: What About My People?
Individual success alone isn’t enough for this Botswana-based entrepreneur — he wants to pave the way to success for all of his people.
Entrepreneurship
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
January 07, 2022
Audio
Profile of Purpose: Making a Difference
Wandia Gichuru’s fashion brand for African women empowers both customers and employees in Kenya.
Entrepreneurship
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
January 05, 2022
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Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety
In this podcast episode, we share the science behind nervousness and offer tips for keeping your cool during various speaking situations.
Career & Success
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December 13, 2021
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How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder
In this bonus episode, we share lessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage” on hypotheses, narrative, and design thinking.
Entrepreneurship
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December 10, 2021
Audio
Malala Yousafzai on How Everyone Can Inspire Change
In this View From The Top podcast episode, the activist shares her vision of uplifting girls through education.
Leadership
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December 07, 2021
Audio
A Conversation with Juliet Anammah, Jumia Nigeria
Find out how Africa’s largest e-commerce platform connects buyers and sellers across the continent.
Entrepreneurship
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
December 03, 2021
Audio
Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical
In this podcast episode, we share common mistakes that can stifle ideas and why managers should stay involved in the creative process.
Innovation
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November 30, 2021
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The Future of Debt: Can Fintech Fill the Gap?
Fintech companies that use artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the future of lending for businesses in Nigeria and beyond.
Finance
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
November 19, 2021
Audio
Steve Kerr on the Importance of Work-Life Balance
In this View From The Top podcast episode, the NBA coach shares how his leadership style and values on the court mimic what he practices at home.
Leadership
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November 18, 2021
Audio
Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen:” How to Handle 3 Common Challenges This Holiday Season
In this podcast episode, we share strategies for surviving small talk as well as 10 of our favorite “recipes” from past guests.
Career & Success
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November 16, 2021
Audio
Profile of Purpose: Flowers in the River
Ankit Agarwal’s flower recycling business helps clean the Ganges River, improve public health, and employ disadvantaged women in India.
Entrepreneurship
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
November 11, 2021
Audio
Step Into Power: What Acting Can Teach Us About Power and Responsibility
In this podcast episode, we discuss how lessons from the theater inform leadership styles and power dynamics at work.
Career & Success
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November 02, 2021
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Profile of Purpose: One Stitch at a Time
Linda Ampah provides more than factory jobs to women and girls in Ghana — she provides housing and hope.
Entrepreneurship
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
October 28, 2021
Audio
Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication
In this podcast episode, psychologist Philip Zimbardo talks about “time perspective” and the lessons of the Stanford Prison Experiment.
Career & Success
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October 19, 2021
Audio
Masterclass: Communicating with Confidence
Confidence and mindset can alleviate anxiety and improve almost any pitch or meeting.
Career & Success
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
October 15, 2021
Audio
Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
In this podcast episode, we discuss the power of slowing down during difficult workplace situations.
Management
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October 05, 2021
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Communicating Your Big Idea
Stanford lecturer shares tips to improve your next business pitch.
Entrepreneurship
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
October 01, 2021
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Speak Like a Founder: How Successful Entrepreneurs Communicate to Their Teams
In this podcast episode, we discuss how startups can build a product quickly and effectively.
Entrepreneurship
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