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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
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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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October 11, 2023
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Flashback: Raising Capital in Africa, It’s Not Just About the Money
In this flashback to an episode from season one, discover how to maximize the value of your firm’s next funding round.
September 29, 2023
Audio
When Social Media and Political Speech Collide
A deeper look at how Facebook’s content played a role in elections and the dissemination of hate speech around the globe.
August 15, 2023
Audio
Making Great Strategy: A Masterclass with Jesper Sørensen
Stanford GSB professor shares practical advice for building winning strategies.
August 01, 2023
Audio
Talk Less, Say More: How to Kick The Habit of Over-talking
In this episode, Dan Lyons says it’s time we all zipped it.
August 01, 2023
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Follow the Leader: How a CEO’s Personality Is Reflected in Their Company’s Culture
There’s no ideal personality type for executives — but businesses need the right one for success.
July 18, 2023
Audio
Give It to Me Straight: The Power of Honest, Constructive Feedback
In this episode, David Dodson shares how workplace feedback can be your company’s secret weapon.
July 11, 2023
Audio
No Rules, No Trust: How Accountability Shapes Communication
In this episode, Anat Admati explains why we can’t build trust without a solid foundation of rules.
June 29, 2023
Audio
Transforming your Leadership: Insights from an Executive Coach
An expert executive coach shares insight into the importance of reflection, delegation, and moving away from “heroic leadership.”
June 29, 2023
Audio
Jacqueline Novogratz, MBA ’91, on the Role of Storytelling in Investing
The founder and CEO of Acumen shares how more honest, inspiring storytelling leads to better business.
June 15, 2023
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In Putin’s Crosshairs, This Author/Investor Keeps Telling the Truth
Stanford GSB alumnus Bill Browder outed Russian government corruption, and Putin wants him silenced.
June 06, 2023
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Investigating the Unsolved Mysteries of Boardrooms and C-Suites
More than a decade and 100 papers later, Closer Look finds that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to questions about corporate governance.
May 30, 2023
Audio
No Regrets: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationships, and Career
In this podcast episode, Dan Pink shares why we often over-index on risk.
May 24, 2023
Written
Labor Pains: How Executives Can Help Broker Workers’ Discontent
Union advocate says organizing efforts shouldn't be seen as disloyal.
May 24, 2023
Audio
Jennifer Hyman on the Power of Relentless Optimism
The CEO and cofounder of Rent The Runway shares stories from the company’s inception to being one of 30 women who have taken a company public.
May 23, 2023
Audio
“Um, Like, So”: How Filler Words Can Be Effective in Communication
Valerie Fridland explains the meaning we all ascribe to these words and how to use them more effectively in your communication.
May 18, 2023
Video
Class Takeaways — Reputation Management
Five lessons in five minutes: Lecturer Allison Kluger shares tips on successfully managing your professional reputation.
May 16, 2023
Audio
Strategy: It’s the Big Bets that Matter
Creating a well-thought-out strategy for your business requires accepting that you can’t control everything.
May 01, 2023
Audio
Shantanu Narayen: Generative AI Won’t Replace Human Ingenuity
The Chairman and CEO of Adobe shares his perspective on the future of technology and digital experiences.
April 25, 2023
Audio
Know What You’re Saying: How Communicating Tests Our Understanding
In this episode, Gregory LaBlanc says it’s not about what you know — it’s about how well you can communicate it.
April 25, 2023
Audio
Executive Coaching: From Self-Doubt to Self-Awareness
Taking over his family business led this African entrepreneur to seek out a coach for strategic and emotional support.
April 14, 2023
Written
How To: Diversify Your Company’s Board in Four Steps
A new guide details concrete ideas for bringing new people to the tables where decisions get made.
April 05, 2023
Audio
Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us
In this bonus episode, Brian Lowery discusses his new book, Selfless: The Social Creation of You.
April 04, 2023
Audio
Pivot, Adapt, Grow: Building a Fashion Brand in Kenya
A “warrior for economic growth” describes how the fashion industry can boost African communities’ well-being.
March 28, 2023
Audio
You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions
In this episode, the d.school’s Charlotte Burgess-Auburn explains the power of crafting your own personal manifesto.