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—Chip Heath, professor of organizational behavior

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September 13, 2018
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Three Ways to Lead More Effective Teams

A Stanford expert on workplace dynamics shows why many teams fail.
Organizational Behavior

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September 7, 2018
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What’s the Value of Labor When It’s a Labor of Love?

Artisans who find meaning in their masterpieces are more likely to charge less to connoisseurs.
Organizational Behavior

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September 14, 2018
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What Does “Catalyst” Mean to You?

Stanford GSB faculty suggest books and articles related to the theme.
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August 17, 2018
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The Consequences of Viral Outrage

Even justified outcries can backfire when people pile on.
Organizational Behavior

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August 24, 2018
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Exploring the Origins of Foreign Cultural Values

As businesses go global, it pays to understand the beliefs underpinning behaviors that might seem strange.
Organizational Behavior

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July 31, 2018
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Narcissistic CEOs Can Mean Big Legal Bills

Companies headed by overconfident, self-centered risk-takers are more likely to end up in court.
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The Science Behind Cambridge Analytica: Does Psychological Profiling Work?

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Feeling Guilty? That Could Be a Good Thing

When it comes to work attendance, “guilt proneness” may be a bigger factor than job satisfaction.
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The Power of a Free Popsicle

A new book shows the value of memorable defining moments on customer and employee experiences.
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Look Beyond “Culture Fit” When Hiring

Research points to another important trait that can determine the success of a new hire.
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January 22, 2018
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The Power of Doing Nothing

People love the default option. Why aren’t we using this instinct to better the world?
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January 16, 2018
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Reducing Gender Inequality at Work, One Small Step at a Time

Modest, daily actions that target bias are the “building blocks to larger change.”
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If Diversity is So Important, Why Don’t We Have More of It?

Despite huge culture shifts in the workplace, the best and brightest are still failing at diversity.
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