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The outcomes of different choices are connected, and understanding those connections can transform how we search for the right job, the right market, or the right strategy.
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Shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.
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
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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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October 01, 2019
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Ray Dalio: Seek Out Thoughtful Disagreement
On this podcast episode, the founder of Bridgewater Investments discusses how an idea meritocracy can improve decision-making.
September 26, 2019
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Ryan O’Melveny Wilson: Balancing Innovation and Tradition
A family restaurant business honors its past while eyeing the future.
September 24, 2019
Audio
Dara Khosrowshahi: Driving Change at Uber
On this podcast episode, the CEO of Uber talks with students on how choosing a career path based on people, not job titles, makes a difference.
September 20, 2019
Video
Arnulfo Ventura: What Matters Most?
For the CEO of Beanfields, it’s the people.
September 17, 2019
Audio
Oscar Munoz: Learn to Listen
On this podcast episode, the CEO of United Airlines discusses managing mergers and developing emotional intelligence.
September 09, 2019
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How Much Does Management Matter to Productivity?
More than you might realize. Research finds management practices account for 20% of variation in productivity among certain firms.
September 04, 2019
Audio
Michael Moritz: Look for Unexpected Opportunities
On this podcast episode, the Sequoia Capital partner discusses the top two challenges facing the tech industry: identifying promising companies and promoting diversity.
August 28, 2019
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Phil Knight, MBA ’62: Never Give Up
On this podcast episode, the chairman emeritus of Nike discusses the roots of his competitive drive.
August 19, 2019
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Presence, Structure, Performance: 5 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking
Our experts’ tips on small changes that can make or break your next presentation.
August 16, 2019
Audio
Diane Von Furstenberg: The Most Important Relationship You’ll Have Is the One With Yourself
On this podcast episode, Diane Von Furstenberg, founder of the DVF clothing line, discusses the importance of character in bouncing back from setbacks.
May 29, 2019
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A Prognosis for Primary Care
With outpatient treatment on the rise, could better teamwork guard against error — and the accompanying malpractice suits?
May 29, 2019
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What Climbing Expeditions Tell Us about Teamwork
A new study mines decades of mountaineering data to measure how groupthink fares against top-down leadership.
May 20, 2019
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Bridgewater Investments Founder Ray Dalio: Invest in Idea Meritocracy
The investment icon says a system of thoughtful disagreement creates competitive advantage.
May 03, 2019
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Five Common Communication Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Learn how to be more effective at your next meeting or presentation.
April 24, 2019
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Roger McNamee: “Facebook Is Terrible for America”
Facebook’s loudest critic says social media profits by manipulating consumers.
March 15, 2019
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Businesses Behaving Badly: The State of Corporate Scandal in 2019
Expert panelists put corporate wrongdoing in its broader context.
March 12, 2019
Video
Sequoia’s Michael Moritz: Look out for “the Unexpected”
The venture capitalist explains why you don’t need to be a tech expert to see potential.
March 06, 2019
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Can a Giant Company Behave Like a Startup?
Stanford GSB faculty reveal the art of engineering entrepreneurialism within existing organizations.
March 01, 2019
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Networking Minds for Open Innovation
The spark needed to ignite your next idea may be half a world away.
February 22, 2019
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Startup Success Secrets
Many startups fail in the early stages. The reason? Often it’s people problems.
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.”
February 08, 2019
Written
Don’t Let Artificial Intelligence Pick Your Employees
A Stanford GSB scholar shares why algorithms aren’t sophisticated enough to make these strategic decisions ... yet.
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.
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.
