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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.
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Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening
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What Does “Catalyst” Mean to You?
Stanford GSB faculty suggest books and articles related to the theme.
September 13, 2018
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Three Ways to Lead More Effective Teams
A Stanford expert on workplace dynamics shows why many teams fail.
August 24, 2018
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Exploring the Origins of Foreign Cultural Values
As businesses go global, it pays to understand the beliefs underpinning behaviors that might seem strange.
August 17, 2018
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Why Every Business Will Soon Be a Subscription Business
Everything you purchase — from transportation to entertainment to groceries — will soon come with a monthly plan, says Zuora CEO Tien Tzuo.
July 31, 2018
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Narcissistic CEOs Can Mean Big Legal Bills
Companies headed by overconfident, self-centered risk-takers are more likely to end up in court.
July 30, 2018
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What the Pros Know About Public Speaking
Confidence equals competence. Learn how great leaders handle a crowd.
July 06, 2018
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Merck CEO: Expect Economic Inequality, Refuse Political Inequality
Kenneth Frazier talks free market, drug prices, and board diversity.
June 21, 2018
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Sara Blakely: Start Small, Think Big, Scale Fast
The CEO of Spanx explains how her hyper-observant focus led to overhauling the undergarments industry.
June 20, 2018
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The Secret Sauce in Workplace Training
First-time workers do better when trainers focus on “unwritten skills,” such as how to talk to strangers.
May 23, 2018
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Susan Athey: Why Business Leaders Shouldn’t Have Blind Faith in AI
Telling cats from dogs is easy. It’s the what-ifs that get problematic.
May 22, 2018
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How Technology Companies Alienate Women During Recruitment
The problem isn’t just the pipeline. Companies struggle to attract women through bad recruiting practices.
May 14, 2018
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Gen. David Petraeus: Four Tasks of a Strategic Leader
The American general discusses leadership, recognizing opportunity, and owning mistakes.
May 02, 2018
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How Risk-Proof Is Your Company?
Political risk can blindside a poorly prepared manager.
April 23, 2018
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Ginni Rometty: How Purpose Helps Innovation
The IBM CEO explains why tech needs to do things that matter.
April 19, 2018
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Three Trends Shaping the Sports Industry
The annual Sports Innovation Conference brought athletes, owners, and technologists to Stanford GSB to talk about the future of the game.
April 19, 2018
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How Do You Define “Culture”?
Stanford GSB professors recommend their favorite books and articles related to the concept.
April 17, 2018
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Stephen Harper on America’s Immigration Problem, Free Trade, and Fighting Tough
The former Canadian prime minister takes a wide-lens view of world politics and his legacy.
March 29, 2018
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Hit the Mark: Make Complex Ideas Understandable
6 ways to communicate challenging concepts to an audience.
March 13, 2018
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Jeffrey Katzenberg: How Failure Makes a Better Leader
The media industry veteran shares the lessons he learned after being fired — twice.
March 06, 2018
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Feeling Guilty? That Could Be a Good Thing
When it comes to work attendance, “guilt proneness” may be a bigger factor than job satisfaction.
February 19, 2018
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The Power of a Free Popsicle
A new book shows the value of memorable defining moments on customer and employee experiences.
February 02, 2018
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The Rebel Behind Africa’s Telecom Revolution
How Strive Masiyiwa used street theater (and lawyers) to dominate a mobile marketplace.
February 01, 2018
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Look Beyond “Culture Fit” When Hiring
Research points to another important trait that can determine the success of a new hire.
January 16, 2018
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Reducing Gender Inequality at Work, One Small Step at a Time
Modest, daily actions that target bias are the “building blocks to larger change.”
