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October 29, 2020
Audio

“The State of the Nation Is Dependent on Getting Equity Right”

In this podcast episode, an expert in racial and economic equity explains why ending discrimination is a democratic, economic, and national imperative.
Leadership

Insights

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July 31, 2020
Written

Eat, Sleep, Zoom

In the months since his company became a global verb, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan has never been busier. Or more exhausted. Or happier.
Leadership

Insights

Two people write on a whiteboard with a reflection of Stanford University in the background. Credit: Elena Zhukova
August 13, 2020
Video

Four Ways Good Leaders Become Great Ones

Build a company culture where both you and your employees thrive.
Leadership

Insights

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July 23, 2020
Written

How to Be a Good Boss in Trying Times

Offering compassion, predictability, and control can help, say two Stanford experts.
Leadership

Event

Monday, Oct 12, 2020
6:15pm – 7:45pm

Stanford University’s Leadership for Society: Race & Power

In this weekly webinar, Professor Brian Lowery is joined by guest speakers to explore systemic racism and the role of race in society. Open to public.

Insights

A team of students works on a project in the CoLab. Credit: Elena Zhukova
September 21, 2020
Video

Building Teams to Tackle the Most Challenging Problems

Yes, expertise matters. But diverse skill sets matter just as much — and perhaps even more — when it comes to solving hard problems.
Management
Free Learning Resource
Anti-Racism and Allyship 7-Day Journey

This self-paced journey is designed to take about 45 minutes a day. It includes a series of readings, exercises, opportunities for reflections, and actions you can take.

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Two people speaking in a board room. Credit: Elena Zhukova
August 5, 2020
Video

The Strategic Importance of Empathy

The key to dealing with difficult people is learning to widen your perspective.
Leadership

Insights

A photo illustration of an office chair that looks like a throne. Credit: Alvaro Dominguez
April 30, 2020
Written

How Narcissistic Leaders Destroy from Within

When the person at the top is malignant and self-serving, unethical behavior cascades through the organization and becomes legitimized.
Leadership

Insights

Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast
August 28, 2020
Audio

Managing in the Moment: How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

In this episode, we discuss how to embrace failure and incorporate play into work.
Career & Success

Insights

Black and white dramatic portrait of Stephen Curry smiling at the camera. Credit: Courtesy of Stephen Curry
June 10, 2020
Audio

Stephen Curry: Shining in the Spotlight

On this podcast episode, the two-time NBA MVP and three-time NBA champion discusses the life lessons he’s gleaned from being a parent, investor, philanthropist, and pro basketball sensation.
Leadership
Leadership in Focus
Leadership in Focus

Leadership in Focus is a large collection of case vignettes, teaching, and learning resources that bring real-world business challenges to life 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.

Insights

An illustration of a boss providing assistance to employees during their exit. Credit: Michal Bednarski
June 2, 2020
Written

The Graceful Exit

How to shutter a business when the pandemic forces closure.
Leadership
Executive Education
Attend Live Faculty Session with Q&A
Stanford Business Leadership Series
TBA in January 2021
Online
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Latest Stories in Leadership

January 21, 2021
Audio

“White Americans Need to Understand That Their Interests Coincide with Black People’s Interests”

In this podcast episode, two historians discuss why our understanding of history continues to change and who decides what story gets told.
Government
January 15, 2021
Written

How to Pressure Test Your Strategic Vision

Learning to construct, debate, and communicate a logically valid argument is an essential pillar in making great strategy.
Leadership
January 11, 2021
Audio

Writing to Win: How to Quickly Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged

In this episode, we discuss how to write simply, succinctly, and with relevance.
Career & Success
January 7, 2021
Written

How to Build Better Relationships

They’ve taught the keys to forming deep connections in the MBA classroom — now they’ve turned those lessons into a book.
Career & Success
January 7, 2021
Audio

“Never Mistake Presence for Power”

In this podcast episode, a racial equity movement leader discusses the art and science of building Black power.
Leadership
December 11, 2020
Audio

8 Podcast Episodes to Listen to Over the Holidays

Cozy up and listen up to our top episodes from 2020.
Career & Success
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
November 20, 2020
Audio

Feelings First: How Emotion Shapes Our Communication, Decisions, and Experiences

In this episode, we discuss how recognizing your audience’s emotional needs can help you achieve your communication goals.
Career & Success
November 19, 2020
Written

A Year in Stories: Top Ten Picks of 2020

We’ve gathered together the most memorable articles, interviews, podcasts, and videos from a year of world-changing events.
Career & Success
November 16, 2020
Written

How a Restaurateur Is Navigating the Pandemic

Sales at America’s biggest restaurant franchisee plunged 60% after COVID-19 hit, but the company survived. Why? “The strength of the team,” says owner Greg Flynn.
Leadership