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.
Great Company Culture Is More Than Creating a Nice Place to Work
Glenn Carroll and Jennifer Chatman share research-based truths about organizational culture and how to change it.
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
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have deeper, more productive conversations.
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April 30, 2024
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From Local Startup to Pan-African Success: The Beem Story
Real-world advice on the obstacles and opportunities of taking your business global
April 25, 2024
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Jensen Huang on How to Use First-Principles Thinking to Drive Decisions
The founder and CEO of NVIDIA shares how reasoning has influenced each step of his career – from washing dishes at Denny's to being a leader in tech.
April 23, 2024
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Lose Yourself: The Secret to Finding Flow and Being Fully Present
In this podcast episode, David Melnikoff shares the secret to getting into the flow.
April 19, 2024
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Why Investors Throw Money at Eccentric CEOs
Nonconformist executives grab attention — and investments. But they’re not always a safe bet.
April 16, 2024
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Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication
In this episode, Graham Weaver shares why being true to yourself enables you to show up better for others.
April 15, 2024
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Embracing Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work
In this podcast episode, Amy C. Edmonson outlines how leaders can foster an environment where failure is viewed as a success.
April 11, 2024
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Unlocking the “Iron Cage” of Corporate Conformity
A scholar of organizations looks at how the pressure to homogenize affects industries — including his own.
April 09, 2024
Audio
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
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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
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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
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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
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Seen & Heard: How to Make Your Audience Feel Understood
In this episode, David Brooks unpacks why listening is deep, creative work.
February 06, 2024
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Conflict Among Hospital Staff Could Compromise Care
Disrespectful group dynamics on medical teams may contribute to errors and patient deaths.
January 24, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
