Stanford Business Podcasts

Hear from our faculty, alumni, and other experts on a wide range of topics relevant to professionals, businesses, and society. Learn how to make better decisions or enhance your communication skills. Benefit from insights from global leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Communication

Think Fast, Talk Smart

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

View From The Top: The Podcast
Leadership

View From The Top

Listen as MBA students interview global business leaders about effective leadership, core values, and lessons from their careers.

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Global Entrepreneurship

Grit & Growth

Hear from entrepreneurs in Africa and South Asia, and get practical tips and proven management strategies from leading thinkers.

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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.

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Know What You See

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

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February 22, 2022
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Holding Court: How the NBA Builds Teams
In this podcast episode, former general manager Billy King discusses the decision-making process of assembling a team.
Management
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February 17, 2022
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Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Errors and Make Better Decisions
In this podcast episode, we discuss decision-making mistakes, and how to talk about them.
Career & Success
Think Fast Talk Smart: the Podcast
February 16, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: Clear as Water
Joissam Ghana brings clean water to rural areas of West and Central Africa.
Innovation
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
February 15, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: The Boy from the Streets
How one entrepreneur from the streets of Lagos created a successful HR company.
Career & Success
Grit & Growth: The Podcast
February 07, 2022
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The Path to Good Decisions Starts with Data
In this podcast episode, Alphabet and Google CFO Ruth Porat talks about the risks of “going with your gut.”
Career & Success
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February 04, 2022
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Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to foster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.
Career & Success
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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