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Shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.
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January 06, 2014
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Research: All Money is Not Created Equal
New research by Stanford GSB Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer shows that the more money we earn, the more money we want.
December 16, 2013
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Nir Halevy: How Do You Resolve a Conflict?
A professor of organizational behavior looks to game theory to better understand how to manage disputes in politics, business, and everywhere else.
December 11, 2013
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Shai Bernstein: What Is the Value of Private Equity Buyouts?
A finance professor says private equity buyouts add value to companies' operations without decimating their workforces.
December 11, 2013
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Andy Dunn: “Passion Is a Prerequisite”
The founding CEO of the clothing company Bonobos discusses authentic leadership, his biggest failure, and the value of data and intuition.
November 27, 2013
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Carole Robin: Feedback is a Gift
Seven tips for giving feedback to others.
November 21, 2013
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Francis Flynn: What Makes People Want to Help Others?
In his quarterly column, a Stanford professor of organizational behavior describes how group membership influences behavior.
November 11, 2013
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Frederico Finan: How to Attract More Qualified Employees
A Stanford scholar presents the first experimental evidence that employers get what they pay for.
October 28, 2013
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Mariam Naficy: Tech Startup Minted.com Crowdsources Artwork
A serial female entrepreneur advises women to take risks early in their careers.
October 14, 2013
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Jason Rosenthal: Going Against the Grain
A serial entrepreneur explains why he takes on huge markets with disruptive approaches.
October 08, 2013
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David L. Bradford: How Do You Manage Up in the Workplace?
The co-author of Influencing Up describes how to build a more productive relationship with the boss.
September 23, 2013
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Researchers: Should You Be a Specialist?
Stanford scholars explore how the path you take affects your career prospects.
September 20, 2013
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Susan Athey: How Big Data Changes Business Management
The Stanford economist explains how troves of digital data will reshape competition.
September 09, 2013
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Shirzad Chamine: How to Defeat Your Internal Saboteurs
An author and executive coach trainer explains how a more positive outlook can help you reach your true potential.
July 31, 2013
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David Larcker: “Lonely at the Top” Resonates for Most CEOs
Nearly two-thirds of CEOs do not receive outside leadership advice, but nearly all want it.
July 16, 2013
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Joel Peterson: What Are the Most Common Hiring Mistakes?
The Stanford GSB lecturer and chairman of JetBlue airlines explains how to bring the best people on board.
June 21, 2013
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Laura Weidman Powers: Opening Doors for Minorities in Technology
Just one in 14 tech employees in Silicon Valley is Black or Latino. Code2040 is working to change that.
June 21, 2013
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Peter Mondavi Jr.: "It All Flows from the Vineyard"
Each season presents Napa's oldest winery with a chance for spectacular success — and its own particular challenges.
June 19, 2013
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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma: Ideas & Technology Can Change the World
Ma discussed why embracing change is critical for global leaders managing the fast turnover of technology.
June 10, 2013
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Beth Gerstein: Making a Profit with Ethically Sourced Diamonds
The cofounder of online jewelry retailer Brilliant Earth explains how she built her business.
June 10, 2013
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Enrico Moretti: The Geography of Jobs
Why are some places more prosperous than others? A scholar explores the “brain hubs” phenomenon.
June 03, 2013
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Ian Kazi Shakil: Building a Business from Google Glass
The cofounder of health IT company Augmedix believes in building relationships, seizing the moment, and turning big business on its ear.
May 31, 2013
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Myra Strober: How the Workplace Works — or Doesn't — for Families
We've made progress, says the economist, but the system and potential role models still sometimes fail us.
May 31, 2013
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Charles O’Reilly: Why Some Companies Seem to Last Forever
The survivors can both manage existing business lines and prepare for change.
May 22, 2013
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New CEO and Board Research from Stanford and The Miles Group
In grading CEO performance, financials still dominate.