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May 20, 2026
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Fixing Bad Friction, Finding Good Friction
“Great leaders are people who think of themselves as trustees of other people’s time,” says Huggy Rao.

May 14, 2026
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Roblox Founder and CEO Says ‘Trust Your Gut’
David Baszucki talks about building an immersive online world, beating the competition, and keeping kids safe online.

May 06, 2026
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The Power of Unconventional Thinking
“It's allowed me to solve problems that other people couldn’t solve,” says Jonathan Berk.

April 22, 2026
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How Identity Turns Political Disagreements Into Battles
The reason we can’t agree may have less to do with politics and more to do with who we think we are.

April 08, 2026
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Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Masculinity
What if the qualities that help men get ahead in the workplace are actually hurting them?

March 25, 2026
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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.

March 20, 2026
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Joe Tsai Says Start Local, Then Go Global
The Alibaba co-founder talks about growth, failed pitches, and the AI arms race.

March 11, 2026
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The Economic Intuition Behind Sports, Dating, and Getting a Job
“Understanding and applying economic logic can be valuable in pretty much any job or any other endeavor in your life,” says Paul Oyer.

March 04, 2026
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New Podcast Episodes Debut March 11
GSB faculty explore innovative research that deepens our understanding of business and leadership on a new season of the If/Then podcast.

February 27, 2026
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A.G. Sulzberger on Why Journalism Matters Now
“Being a reporter is the most fun an adult is allowed to have at work,” says the New York Times publisher.

November 19, 2025
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Orlando Bravo Talks Private Equity and Taking the Right Risks
“I never created anything new. I just listened well,” says the co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo. “That’s a superpower.”

August 14, 2025
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“Trying to Get to What’s True”: The Value of Research
Deborah Gruenfeld reflects on how research helps us understand our world.

August 06, 2025
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Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn on His Vision for AI and Educating the World
“For the first time ever, with phones, we can reach billions of people,” says the language-learning app’s co-founder and CEO.

July 16, 2025
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Ken Griffin on Investing, Winning, and Why He’s Focused on the Future
The Citadel founder and CEO says he still hasn’t accomplished what he’ll be remembered for.

June 25, 2025
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Making Sense of the Invisible Rules That Shape Our Lives
Whether we’re managing a business or a household, understanding culture helps us navigate complexity with clarity.

June 18, 2025
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Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas on the Infinite Value of Knowledge
The co-founder and CEO of Perplexity discusses building the world’s first answer engine on View From The Top: The Podcast.

June 11, 2025
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The AI Prescription for Healthcare
AI has the potential to reshape medicine. But translating promise into solutions for providers and patients is a high-stakes challenge.

June 04, 2025
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“Dream Big”: Lisa Su Talks Chips, Curiosity, and Chance
The CEO of AMD on learning, leadership, and the “extraordinary” pace of AI adoption.

May 28, 2025
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The Data-AI Train Is Leaving the Station
Turning your organization’s experience into data is an essential step for staying ahead of the competition, argues Amir Goldberg.

May 21, 2025
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How Doug McMillon Keeps Walmart Moving Forward
The company’s longtime CEO discusses career-defining failures, culture in action, and his forward-looking mindset.

May 14, 2025
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What Sushi Can Tell Us About U.S. Politics
A dietary choice or a political indicator? Signs of America’s divided political culture are everywhere.

May 07, 2025
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Darren Walker on Inequality, Impact, and the Power of Vision
“To lead today, you have to have some sense of humility, of empathy for others, and an ability to put yourself in their shoes.”

April 30, 2025
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The Big Impact of Small Business
How corner stores, market stalls, and local retailers anchor global growth.

April 23, 2025
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Leena Nair on Leading with Empathy and Compassion
“ People never remember what you said, what you did,” says Chanel’s global CEO. “People remember how you made them feel.”










