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October 08, 2024
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Let’s Make a Deal: Negotiation Tips from the Experts
Want to become a better negotiator? We asked the faculty who study and teach negotiation for their advice.
October 03, 2024
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A Peek Inside Doctors’ Notes Reveals Symptoms of Burnout
Electronic medical records stress doctors out. They’re also a rich source of data on just how stressed they are.
October 01, 2024
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Career Advice: How to Expand Your Network
A few great networking tips (and a really useful LinkedIn search tip)
September 26, 2024
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How To: Evaluate a Corporate Board
Is a company’s top leadership stuck in the past or embracing the future? Here's what to look for.
September 25, 2024
Audio
Why I Research: Findings Fueled by the Head and the Heart
In this bonus episode, we explore the personal stories that inspire big questions and challenge fundamental assumptions in business research.
September 24, 2024
Audio
Masterclass on Stanford’s Most Popular Leadership Course
Lecturer in interpersonal dynamics shares practical strategies to strengthen your leadership with more authentic communication and connections.
September 19, 2024
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Could Sharing Facts About Unions Revitalize the Labor Movement?
Most Americans underestimate the benefits of unionizing. Providing accurate data might bring in new members.
September 13, 2024
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A Better Way to Make the Recommendations That Power Popular Platforms
A model developed at Uber Eats could change how consumers find their new favorite meals, music, or movies.
September 10, 2024
Video
Quick Study: Listening for the Words That Predict Police Escalation
An officer’s choice of words says a lot about how a traffic stop will unfold.
September 06, 2024
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Your Company Is on a High-Growth List! It May Not Be There Next Year.
Why only a fraction of the firms that get onto high-growth rankings stay there.
September 05, 2024
Video
Class Takeaways — Sustainable Human Behavior
Five insights in five minutes: Professors Jennifer Aaker and Szu-chi Huang share strategies to help you lead a more sustainable and fulfilling life.
September 05, 2024
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Exposure to Other Religions Could Help Stem Science Denial
When conflicts arise between science and faith, religious diversity can predict how people will react.
September 04, 2024
Audio
From Instinct to Insight: Crafting an Intentional Sales Strategy
Gain insights and ideas for creating an effective sales strategy
September 04, 2024
Audio
Hemant Taneja on Balancing Profit and Purpose
In this episode, the General Catalyst CEO shares thoughts on what he sees for the future of venture capital.
August 29, 2024
Video
Explainer: What is a Unicorn?
Achieving a billion-dollar valuation is the ultimate milestone for a startup aiming to become a unicorn.
August 27, 2024
Audio
Communicating the Future: Defining Where We Want AI to Take Us
In this episode, Russ Altman shares his optimism about human connection and technological progress.
August 27, 2024
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A Little “Humorbragging” Could Help You Land Your Next Job
Mixing confidence and humor can catch employers’ attention and set you apart from the self-promoters.
August 26, 2024
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Office Confidential: Keeping Secrets at Work Can Be a Lonely Job
Organizational secrecy has become more common. We’re just starting to understand its effects on the secret-keepers.
August 21, 2024
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How Corporate “Diversity Washers” Spin Investors
More companies are playing up their DEI efforts — without improving their records on racial and gender diversity.
August 20, 2024
Audio
Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our Values
In this episode, Scott Doorley explains why design is a conversation about how we want the world to be.
August 20, 2024
Written
A “Grumpy Economist” Weighs in on Inflation’s Causes — And Its Cures
What drove up prices? What can the Fed do (or not)? And how could the next president affect inflation?
August 13, 2024
Audio
Can We Be Candid? How to Communicate Clearly and Directly
In this episode, Susan Rice touts the necessity of frankness, especially when negotiating.
August 13, 2024
Audio
Masterclass: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers in Business Culture
Stanford GSB professor in organizational behavior shares practical strategies to build a high-performing culture and drive business growth.
August 06, 2024
Audio
Directive Speech vs. Dialogue: How Leaders Communicate with Clarity, Balance
In this “best of” podcast episode, Stanford president Jon Levin shares his thoughts on effective communication.