“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
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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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April 23, 2020
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Reading Through the Pandemic
A Stanford business scholar discusses the literature that can sustain us in a crisis.
April 23, 2020
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Contagion, Xenophobia, and Leadership
Infectious diseases such as COVID-19 trigger both disgust and fear. Combined, those can trigger a misguided search for a scapegoat.
April 21, 2020
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Patagonia CEO: A Force for Environmental Change
Rose Marcario is working to push the business world to stop prioritizing short-term gain over long-term environmental impact.
April 16, 2020
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Responding to Crisis: A Spotlight on Your Organization
Rather than be derailed by crises, seize the opportunity to articulate what you stand for — at a time when everyone is listening.
April 14, 2020
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Joel Peterson: How Entrepreneurs Should Lead in Times of Crisis
Face hard truths, act decisively, lean on your board, and communicate “lavishly,” says the JetBlue chairman.
April 07, 2020
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What Makes Some Health Care Teams More Effective Than Others?
High-performing health care teams focus on functional and cultural change simultaneously, while low-performing teams focus on just one type of change.
April 06, 2020
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Golden State Warrior Steph Curry: Communication Is Everything
The celebrity athlete talks family, religion, and vision on and off the court.
April 06, 2020
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The Crisis Leadership Playbook
Don’t just tell your constituents how you’re responding to the pandemic, a Stanford expert says. Ask them what they want, listen to them, and then engage.
April 01, 2020
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Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon: Taking a “Very Closed, Very Private” Company into the Modern World
Goldman’s top executive riffs on his backstory, priorities, and musical moonlighting as DJ D-Sol.
March 27, 2020
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Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually
In this bonus episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams shares quick tips on communicating via screen.
March 25, 2020
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Girls Who Run the World: Business Insights and Interviews with Women CEOs
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re sharing stories from Diana Kapp’s, MBA ’96, book aimed at inspiring young entrepreneurs.
March 18, 2020
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How to Bridge Political Divides
Reframe your argument to reflect the other side’s values.
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.
March 12, 2020
Audio
From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience
Use these techniques when handling challenges and objections.
March 03, 2020
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Business Leaders Can Learn a Lot from Gamers
Change or die, whether you’re in the boardroom or a multi-player fantasy world.
February 27, 2020
Audio
The Journey to Mastery: How Self Reflection Can Improve Communication
Implement these best practices before and after both high-stakes and everyday communication to improve your effectiveness.
February 21, 2020
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Slack CEO’s Rise: From Games to a Workplace Communications Heavyweight
The Slack and Flickr cofounder shares lessons from entrepreneurship and life.
February 14, 2020
Audio
How to Make Complex Ideas More Accessible
In this podcast episode, we explore techniques for presenting complicated information so your audience can more easily understand.
February 11, 2020
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Everlane Takes On Fashion’s Plastic Problem
Founder and CEO Michael Preysman discusses the challenges of building a retail company based on sustainability and “radical transparency.”
February 03, 2020
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We’re Willing to Excuse Bad People But Not Bad Companies
People believe corporations are less ethical than people, even when the crimes are the same.
January 31, 2020
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Communicating Our Multiple Selves: How to Manage Your Reputation
Learn how to shape the way others see you through your verbal and nonverbal communication in this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart.
January 31, 2020
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The New Emerging Role in Big Tech? Economists
To maximize the potential of big data, firms are looking for employees with a new skill set.
January 28, 2020
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Flywheel Cofounder: “There Really Is No Wrong Decision.”
Ruth Zukerman discusses her path from SoulCycle to Flywheel and how the toughest transitions can lead to the best opportunities.
