This Could Change How You Think About Every Decision You Make
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.
Why Surprises Catch Us Off Guard — And How to Anticipate Them
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
From Downsizing to Thriving: Strategic HR in a Global Context
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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 09, 2024
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When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication
In this episode, Dana Carney shares the five nonverbal rules of power.
April 02, 2024
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Navigating the Nuance: The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict
In this episode, Julia Minson shares why curiosity is key to healthy discourse.
February 28, 2024
Audio
The Function of Friction: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage
Professor Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao explains why resistance isn’t always a bad thing.
February 20, 2024
Written
How to Get Beyond Talk of “Culture Change” and Make It Happen
Experts outline their roadmap for intentionally changing the culture of businesses, social networks, and beyond.
February 20, 2024
Audio
So Crazy, It Might Just Work: How Foolishness Feeds Innovation
If we want to seriously address the climate crisis, then we need to encourage foolish business ideas.
February 13, 2024
Audio
Seen & Heard: How to Make Your Audience Feel Understood
In this episode, David Brooks unpacks why listening is deep, creative work.
February 06, 2024
Written
Conflict Among Hospital Staff Could Compromise Care
Disrespectful group dynamics on medical teams may contribute to errors and patient deaths.
January 24, 2024
Audio
Hardwired for Hierarchy: Our Relationship With Power
If we want to change power structures, then we need to understand the animal forces that drive our behavior.
January 24, 2024
Audio
Zoom In... or Out? Why Face-to-Face Meetings Matter
If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office.
January 14, 2024
Audio
From Good to Great: What Makes a “Supercommunicator”
In this podcast episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg shares what it means to be a supercommunicator.
December 15, 2023
Audio
Aicha Evans: “You Must Have the Irrational Belief That It Will Work Out”
The CEO of Zoox shares her thoughts on the company’s acquisition by Amazon, the keys to building a strong team, and the future of transportation.
December 15, 2023
Video
Class Takeaways — How Managers Can Think Like Economists
Five lessons in five minutes: Associate Professor Takuo Sugaya shares economic principles for better decision-making.
December 13, 2023
Audio
Workplace Friction: How to Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder
Stanford professor and acclaimed author Bob Sutton shares insights on how to eliminate unwanted friction in your organization — starting at the top.
December 13, 2023
Audio
Neal Mohan, MBA ’05, From CEOs to Content Creators: Be True To Yourself
The CEO of YouTube shares that, despite the power of algorithms, successful content still stems from humans and their authenticity.
December 12, 2023
Audio
Sarah Friar, MBA ’00, On How To Make Strategic Career Risks
In this podcast episode, the CEO of Nextdoor shares her advice on leaning into life’s “zig zags.”
December 12, 2023
Written
10 of Our Favorite Stories About Careers and Success of 2023
’Tis the season for personal and professional growth.
December 07, 2023
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7 of Our Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2023
Communication. Power. Technology. Finance. This year’s podcast roundup has something for everyone.
December 05, 2023
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12 of Our Favorite Research Stories of 2023
New ideas never go out of season.
December 04, 2023
Video
Class Takeaways — The Art of Negotiation
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Michele Gelfand shares what it takes to make a win-win deal.
November 27, 2023
Audio
Fail It ’til You Nail It: Masterclass on Embracing the Upside of Down
Stanford GSB professor shares insights on how to create an environment of psychological safety to remove the stigma of failure and increase your success.
October 31, 2023
Written
What Happens When Pro Coaches Get Cut from the Team?
Lessons from a deep dive into 30 years of NFL and NBA management turnover.
October 31, 2023
Audio
Creating a Culture of Healthy Debate
Creating an environment of psychological safety yields benefits to organizations, teams, and leaders.
October 25, 2023
Written
Is Your Business Ready to Jump Into A.I.? Read This First.
Expert advice on how to move fast — without breaking stuff.
October 16, 2023
Written
Career Advice: How to Let an Employee Go — With Respect
There’s a better way to say “you’re fired.”
