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Shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.
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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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Walmart CEO: Waiting for Consensus “Can Kill You”
Head of world’s largest company discusses making decisions and knowing when to admit failure.
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Power (and How to Get More of It)
A professor of organizational behavior describes how you can increase your influence at work.
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How a Bit of Play Might Lead to Better Work
The CEO of Badgeville says companies that “gamify” their workplaces could see more engagement and productivity.
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How to Preserve a Startup Culture as a Company Grows
The intense atmosphere at startups can make conflicts difficult to resolve.
February 23, 2015
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Why Your Workplace Might Be Killing You
Stanford scholars identify 10 work stressors that are destroying your health.
February 20, 2015
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Why Companies No Longer Reward Loyal Employees
Repaying favors is the norm in our personal lives, but not in the workplace.
February 03, 2015
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Elizabeth Holmes: “I Wasn’t Weighted by Influences That I Couldn’t Do It”
How a college dropout became the youngest self-made woman billionaire.
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Gates Foundation CEO: Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
Sue Desmond-Hellmann shares what she’s learned as the leader of the world’s largest charitable organization.
January 23, 2015
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How Berkshire Hathaway Can Survive Beyond Warren Buffett
A Stanford panel discusses life after Buffett.
January 21, 2015
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Huggy Rao: How to Lead Change Within Your Organization
Professor Huggy Rao provides a practical framework for changing your company from the inside out.
January 16, 2015
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Everything That Can Go Wrong in a Field Experiment (and What to Do About It)
Four Stanford scholars share the most important lessons they’ve learned in the field.
January 14, 2015
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Zakary Tormala: Why Certainty Matters in Business
A psychologist explores what makes our attitudes change over time.
January 09, 2015
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How Do You Get More Women into Technology?
Top executives discuss workplace diversity, leadership, and Silicon Valley.
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J.D. Schramm: How Leaders Communicate Effectively
Audience research, a tailored message, and building confidence are key.
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Steve Schwarzman: “You Can’t Give Praise Unless It’s Deserved”
Blackstone Group CEO shares eight lessons about entrepreneurship, hiring, and management.
December 15, 2014
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UT Bank Ghana CEO on Entrepreneurial Passion and His Biggest Firing Mistake
Prince Kofi Amoabeng explains how he went from the timber business to upending Ghana’s industry of small business loans.
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Tristan Walker: You Should Always Ask, “What If?”
The founder of health and beauty business Walker & Co. discusses appreciating life’s difficulties and the value of authenticity.
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Ten Popular Business Videos of 2014
Guest speakers, alumni, and students share insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and more.
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A Look Back at 2014
Explore 10 Stanford Business stories from 2014, including pieces on happiness and networking.
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Women Entrepreneurs: “Turn Your Difference into an Advantage”
Stanford lecturer and investor Fern Mandelbaum discusses the climate for women entrepreneurs and the value of creating an inclusive culture.
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Charles O'Reilly: How to Be a Chief Culture Officer
Advice for managers on creating a culture of adaptability.
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Douglas Leone: Five Lessons On Starting a Business in Silicon Valley
Advice for entrepreneurs and startups from a Sequoia Capital partner.
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William Barnett: Business Leaders Should Not Avoid Competition
Competition raises the bar for rivals to do better.
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Three Reasons Outgoing CEOs Shouldn’t Pick Their Replacements
Not every CEO can spot a winner. Here’s what a board should consider.
