“Trying to Get to What’s True”: The Value of Research
Deborah Gruenfeld reflects on how research helps us understand our world.
Employees Want Their Bosses to Respond to Feedback — But Not Too Quickly
Sudden shifts in behavior may be seen as inauthentic, even if they’re made in good faith.
You have to have a level of empathy, especially at a leadership level, to show people that you care.
—Rokhaya Ndiaye, CEO and founder of Ro&Partners
From Downsizing to Thriving: Strategic HR in a Global Context
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Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations.
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January 07, 2026
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Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations.
December 03, 2025
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Stanford GSB Faculty Recommend Their Favorite Podcasts
From tech to taxes, a bundle of podcasts to amp up your playlist
December 02, 2025
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11 Stories to Help You Work Smarter
Take a break and check out these career and leadership tips.
November 19, 2025
Audio
Orlando Bravo Talks Private Equity and Taking the Right Risks
“I never created anything new. I just listened well,” says the co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo. “That’s a superpower.”
October 22, 2025
Video
Class Takeaways — Learning the Language of Business
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Ed deHaan shares why accounting literacy is essential for every business leader.
September 04, 2025
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Class Takeaways — From Startup to Scaleup
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao shares why the company you start won’t be the same company you scale.
August 29, 2025
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After DEI Controversies, Companies Talk Up Diversity. Hiring Tells Another Story.
A look at corporate HR data finds superficial responses to public scrutiny of diversity practices.
August 27, 2025
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Employees Want Their Bosses to Respond to Feedback — But Not Too Quickly
Sudden shifts in behavior may be seen as inauthentic, even if they’re made in good faith.
August 14, 2025
Audio
“Trying to Get to What’s True”: The Value of Research
Deborah Gruenfeld reflects on how research helps us understand our world.
August 14, 2025
Written
“Ideas That We Can All Deploy”: Think Fast, Talk Smart Live
At a panel in Cape Town, Stanford GSB professors shared research-backed insights with an audience of global business leaders and entrepreneurs.
August 12, 2025
Written
Unhappy With Your Company’s Health Insurance? Your Employer May Not Care.
Many corporations are doing surprisingly little to see if their healthcare plans are keeping employees healthy.
August 06, 2025
Audio
Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn on His Vision for AI and Educating the World
“For the first time ever, with phones, we can reach billions of people,” says the language-learning app’s co-founder and CEO.
July 16, 2025
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Ken Griffin on Investing, Winning, and Why He’s Focused on the Future
The Citadel founder and CEO says he still hasn’t accomplished what he’ll be remembered for.
June 25, 2025
Audio
Making Sense of the Invisible Rules That Shape Our Lives
Whether we’re managing a business or a household, understanding culture helps us navigate complexity with clarity.
June 18, 2025
Audio
Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas on the Infinite Value of Knowledge
The co-founder and CEO of Perplexity discusses building the world’s first answer engine on View From The Top: The Podcast.
June 04, 2025
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“Dream Big”: Lisa Su Talks Chips, Curiosity, and Chance
The CEO of AMD on learning, leadership, and the “extraordinary” pace of AI adoption.
June 03, 2025
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How Leaders Can Move From “Chaos to Clarity”
It’s never been harder to navigate the demands of leadership. But there’s hope, says Robert Siegel.
May 21, 2025
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How Doug McMillon Keeps Walmart Moving Forward
The company’s longtime CEO discusses career-defining failures, culture in action, and his forward-looking mindset.
May 14, 2025
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What Sushi Can Tell Us About U.S. Politics
A dietary choice or a political indicator? Signs of America’s divided political culture are everywhere.
May 09, 2025
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How To: Become a Capable and Caring “Badass”
Alison Fragale explains how women can succeed in the workplace without sacrificing respect.
May 07, 2025
Audio
Darren Walker on Inequality, Impact, and the Power of Vision
“To lead today, you have to have some sense of humility, of empathy for others, and an ability to put yourself in their shoes.”
April 23, 2025
Audio
Leena Nair on Leading with Empathy and Compassion
“ People never remember what you said, what you did,” says Chanel’s global CEO. “People remember how you made them feel.”
April 15, 2025
Audio
Stanford Professors Reflect on Fostering Grit & Nurturing Growth
Four professors look back on what they’ve learned about entrepreneurs in emerging markets and how it has impacted their teaching.
April 10, 2025
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Roelof Botha on Why Success Is Never the Summit
The Silicon Valley investor talks about his journey from PayPal to Sequoia Capital, and why humility defines great leadership.
