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March 03, 2016
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Why Messy Beats Perfection at Hewlett-Packard
Flexibility may be more important than dominance in the market.
March 03, 2016
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Renee James: When You Should Turn Down the Money
The former Intel president talks dollars, risk, and the rewards of bidirectional mentorship.
March 02, 2016
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Baba Shiv: Failure is the Mother of Innovation
Startups may embrace the “fail-fast” mantra, but many leaders are risk-averse.
February 28, 2016
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Andy Katz-Mayfield: “90% of Success is Execution”
The founder of a razor company discusses persistence, roadblocks, and remaining steady.
February 16, 2016
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Manoj Leelanivas: “Know Your Blind Spots”
What the CEO of a cyber security firm has learned from fighting the bad guys.
February 11, 2016
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American Airlines CEO: Think Like a Startup
Doug Parker talks risks, relationships, and rewards as the head of a $42.7 billion company.
February 09, 2016
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Business of Love: Three Dating App Founders Talk Trends in Online Matchmaking
Love is serious business. These entrepreneurs explain why.
February 08, 2016
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Political Machinations: How Candidates Cater to — and Shape — Public Opinion
Four Stanford GSB professors show how our elected officials win over voters.
January 27, 2016
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Who Runs Silicon Valley Boards?
It’s an insular group, but with a couple surprises.
January 26, 2016
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Managers Are Not Always the Best Judge of Creative Ideas
A professor turns to circus acts to determine how to predict the success of ideas.
January 22, 2016
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Should Employees Design Their Own Jobs?
A scholar who studies job crafting says you may be less stuck in your job than you think.
January 20, 2016
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Why You Should Have an Extrovert on Your Startup Team
The quality of ideas produced through networking may depend on the personality types of those interacting.
January 19, 2016
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How Design Thinking Improves the Creative Process
How entrepreneurs can take a big idea to a real-world product.
January 11, 2016
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How the World Bank President Plans to Eradicate Poverty by 2030
Jim Yong Kim talks about how audacious goals bring real change.
December 15, 2015
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Nine Business Books to Read in 2016
Reading recommendations from alumni entrepreneurs.
December 10, 2015
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Jennifer Aaker: Capturing the Power of Empathy
Why product designers should put themselves in the shoes of their consumers.
December 03, 2015
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How to Create a Better Board of Directors
A serial board member explains why even young companies need strong directors.
November 18, 2015
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Five Lessons in Leadership from Manchester United’s Former Manager
As a player, coach, and manager, Alex Ferguson learned the importance of discipline and thinking long term.
November 16, 2015
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Robb Willer: What Makes People Do Good?
How external factors pressure people to cooperate.
November 13, 2015
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Do You Have a Contrarian on Your Team?
A divergent opinion can lead to more creative and better decisions.
November 06, 2015
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Charles Holloway: How to Create an Impactful Company
It’s not just about the product.
November 03, 2015
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A Film Explores What it Means to Be a Man
The dominant culture of masculinity in America encourages men to hide their pain.
October 26, 2015
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How the Habitat for Humanity CEO Moved Beyond Houses
During his tenure, Jonathan Reckford has pushed the nonprofit into advocacy, disaster relief, and sustainability.
October 13, 2015
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Can Women be Strong Leaders Without Being Labeled “Bossy?”
Attitudes and preconceptions about gender roles are deeply rooted.
