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Education is the key to social mobility — even better than giving (people) money. —Emrecan Dogan, founder & CEO of ScoreBeyond
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September 19, 2023
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How to “Think Faster and Talk Smarter”: a Masterclass with Matt Abrahams
Stanford GSB lecturer Matt Abrahams shares practical advice for speaking spontaneously — in both your personal and professional life.
Organizational Behavior
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July 03, 2023
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A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Which Students Get Disciplined — and When
A new study tracks the ebb and flow of suspensions and detentions and their disparate impact on Black middle schoolers.
Organizational Behavior
A young Black student sits at her desk with her head down on a pile of books. iStock/LumiNola
August 26, 2022
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What Happens When Kids Get a Crash Course in Design Thinking
An experiment with middle school students boosts their creativity and confidence.
Innovation
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August 16, 2022
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Changing Lives, Organizations, the World: Dean Jon Levin of Stanford GSB
Dean says today’s business leaders have great opportunities to use modern technology for good while mitigating its harms.
Leadership
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July 05, 2022
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Solving Important Problems
Meet two entrepreneurs who are building social enterprises focused on improving children’s literacy and women’s health in South Asia.
Social Impact
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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
Courtesy of Malala Yousafzai
October 01, 2021
Audio
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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September 16, 2021
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Mindset Matters: How to Embrace the Benefits of Stress
In this podcast episode, we discuss how you can channel stress to help your performance and relationships.
Leadership
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September 02, 2021
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Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People’s Emotions
In this podcast episode, we learn about ways to tap into our hardwired response to communication.
Leadership
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August 05, 2021
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Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation
In this podcast episode, we learn how communication is critical for every function inside of an organization.
Career & Success
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July 22, 2021
Audio
Priscilla Chan — How We Can Do Better By Having Hope
The cofounder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Institute discusses her pursuit of systemic change in this View From The Top episode.
Leadership
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July 15, 2021
Audio
Perfecting Teamwork: Building High-Performing Teams by Encouraging Learning
In this podcast episode, we learn how to break down professional silos and hierarchies in teams.
Leadership
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November 25, 2020
Audio
“You Can’t Have Capitalism Without Capital’’
In this podcast episode, an expert explains the troubled history of Black banking, and how today’s racial wealth gap is rooted in centuries of discrimination.
Leadership
Leadership for Society
June 26, 2020
Written
How School Choice Systems Create Unfair Advantages
Lotteries for public school admissions unintentionally favor students who have the option to attend private institutions, a new study shows.
Economics
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June 01, 2020
Audio
Rose Marcario: Environmentalism Is for Everyone
On this podcast episode, the CEO of Patagonia sits down with students and shares why she believes that sustainability should be part of every company’s business plan.
Leadership
Black and white portrait of Rose Marcario looking happy and smiling at the camera. Credit: Courtesy of Rose Marcario
May 14, 2020
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The High Value of Virtual College Advising for Lower-Income Students
New research shows online advising improves college outcomes for underserved high schoolers.
Education
Illustration of a female advisor reaching through a laptop screen to hold the hand of a female student. Credit: Cory Hall
March 18, 2020
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Rethinking Workplace Education
Guild offers a data-driven approach to education benefits that has attracted the Fortune 500.
Education
Rachel Romer Carlson. Credit: Jimena Peck
November 14, 2019
Written
How Markets Can Change to Ease Economic Inequality
Experts weigh in on economic, education, and financial gaps at a Stanford GSB conference.
Social Impact
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November 13, 2019
Video
Uncovering Stereotypes in Classroom Materials
How bias creeps into the language of leadership.
Social Impact
Stanford GSB senior associate dean for academic affairs, Sarah A. Soule, smiling outdoors. Credit: Nancy Rothstein
October 10, 2017
Written
Four Ways Work Will Change in the Future
At a Stanford symposium, experts discuss shifting education expectations, technology’s impact, and new worker demands.
Education
Taylor Pozen, 26, works with her dog Rari at the Tradesy office in Santa Monica, California, U.S., June 1, 2017. | Reuters/Lucy Nicholson