Leadership

“Anybody can follow a 10-step algorithm. What’s hard is when there’s uncertainty in the world and you have to make a decision where the right answer isn’t obvious.”
—Neil Malhotra, professor of political economy

Are You an Ethical Leader?

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Diane Von Furstenberg. Credit: Stacy Geiken

January 24, 2019

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Diane von Furstenberg: Find Your Door, and Push Through It

The founder of the quintessential wrap dress talks about losing everything and building herself back up.

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Oscar Munoz. Credit: Kiefer Hickman

January 14, 2019

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Oscar Munoz: Learn to Listen, Improve Your EQ

The CEO of United Airlines shares his advice on principles and profits and recovering from “turbulence” in the press.

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A supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump holds a "Drain the Swamp" sign. Credit: Reuters/Joshua Roberts

January 11, 2019

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How the Great Recession Influenced Today’s Populist Movements

Stanford political scientists explain why populist messages emerged in contemporary politics and how they spurred larger political movements.

Political Economy

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December 19, 2018

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What Does “Value” Mean to You?

Stanford GSB faculty recommend books, articles, and movies related to the concept.

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December 17, 2018

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What Can We Learn from the Downfall of Theranos?

The health company’s plummet carries valuable lessons for Silicon Valley.

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Leadership in Focus

Leadership in Focus is a large collection of short videos that bring to life real-world business challenges and spark lively discussions aimed at improving executive skills. Each short video is accompanied by teaching notes for added context, suggested discussion questions and role-playing ideas to help engage groups of managers in learning experiences of their own. Leaders may also experience the cases online with opportunities to calibrate their thinking for actionable insights.

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3 Steps to Better Speeches: Matt Abrahams conducting a session at the Accelerate women’s event in 2017. | Photo by Elena Zhukova

December 14, 2018

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The Master Communicator’s Toolbox

These three skills will help you grab and keep your audience’s attention.

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Stanford LEAD: Corporate Innovation Certificate

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February 14, 2019

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Phil Knight on the Controversial Kaepernick Ad and Nike’s Never-Give-Up Attitude

“It doesn’t matter how many people hate your brand as long as enough people love it.”

Career & Success

January 24, 2019

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Diane von Furstenberg: Find Your Door, and Push Through It

The founder of the quintessential wrap dress talks about losing everything and building herself back up.

Career & Success

January 14, 2019

Written

Oscar Munoz: Learn to Listen, Improve Your EQ

The CEO of United Airlines shares his advice on principles and profits and recovering from “turbulence” in the press.

January 11, 2019

Written

How the Great Recession Influenced Today’s Populist Movements

Stanford political scientists explain why populist messages emerged in contemporary politics and how they spurred larger political movements.

Political Economy

December 19, 2018

Written

What Does “Value” Mean to You?

Stanford GSB faculty recommend books, articles, and movies related to the concept.

Career & Success

December 17, 2018

Written

What Can We Learn from the Downfall of Theranos?

The health company’s plummet carries valuable lessons for Silicon Valley.

December 14, 2018

Video

The Master Communicator’s Toolbox

These three skills will help you grab and keep your audience’s attention.

Career & Success

December 3, 2018

Written

2018’s Most-Watched Stanford GSB Videos

Viewers sought advice from IBM’s Ginni Rometty and former CIA Director David Petraeus, as well as insights from faculty about what our emails reveal about us.

November 30, 2018

Audio

Jeff Weiner: Defining Compassionate Leadership

On this podcast episode, LinkedIn’s CEO discusses the need for company values and how to prepare the workforce for the fourth industrial revolution.

Career & Success

November 30, 2018

Audio

Jeffrey Katzenberg: Be Original, Be Unique, Be Risky

On this podcast episode, the former CEO of Dreamworks talks about his biggest successes, most epic failures, and bouncing back after being fired by Disney.

Career & Success