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November 03, 2023
Written
A New Kind of Trade Deal Could Help Protect the World’s Tropical Forests
Bård Harstad proposes a way to get past the trade-off between commerce and conservation.
November 02, 2023
Written
Building Better Infrastructure Auctions
The system most states use to award construction contracts performs well. But it could be improved.
October 31, 2023
Audio
Creating a Culture of Healthy Debate
Creating an environment of psychological safety yields benefits to organizations, teams, and leaders.
October 31, 2023
Audio
Missing Something? How to Kick FOMO with Conscious Decision-Making
In this episode, Patrick McGinnis explains how to conquer one of our greatest fears: the fear of missing out.
October 31, 2023
Written
What Happens When Pro Coaches Get Cut from the Team?
Lessons from a deep dive into 30 years of NFL and NBA management turnover.
October 25, 2023
Written
Is Your Business Ready to Jump Into A.I.? Read This First.
Expert advice on how to move fast — without breaking stuff.
October 24, 2023
Written
Just Like Your Brain, ChatGPT Solves Problems Better When It Slows Down
On tests designed to trick humans, newer language models exhibit more complex powers of reasoning.
October 16, 2023
Written
Career Advice: How to Let an Employee Go — With Respect
There’s a better way to say “you’re fired.”
October 12, 2023
Written
How to Convince a Country Not to Chop Down Its Rainforest
A domino effect can lead politicians to rapidly deplete natural resources — or commit to conservation.
October 11, 2023
Audio
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.
October 10, 2023
Audio
TL;DR: Writing Better to Capture Busy Readers
In this episode, Todd Rogers tells communicators how to get to the point — before their audience checks out.
October 03, 2023
Audio
Simplify! How to Communicate Complex Ideas Simply and Effectively
In this episode, Frances Frei shares why simple communication is the key to moving others to action.
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.
September 26, 2023
Audio
Just Show Up: Bringing the Art of Improv to Your Communication
In this podcast episode, improv experts share how good communication begins with simply taking action.
September 25, 2023
Written
How Game Theory Explains Joe Manchin’s Defense of the Filibuster
The West Virginia senator confounds other Democrats, but a new paper finds a logical explanation for his stance.
September 19, 2023
Audio
How to “Think Faster and Talk Smarter”: a Masterclass with Matt Abrahams
Stanford GSB lecturer Matt Abrahams shares practical advice for speaking spontaneously — in both your personal and professional life.
September 14, 2023
Written
A Surprising Discovery About Facebook’s Role in Driving Polarization
Recent studies find that tweaking the site’s feeds did not change users’ political attitudes during the 2020 election.
September 13, 2023
Audio
Best Of: Using Skills From Improv to Master Your In-The-Moment Communication
Matt Abrahams revisits the first-ever episode, featuring Dan Klein and Adam Tobin.
September 05, 2023
Audio
Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your Career
In this episode, Kim Scott shares the power of being both caring and challenging when giving feedback.
August 30, 2023
Audio
How to Change: Building Better Habits and Behaviors (And Getting Out of Your Own Way)
In this podcast episode, Katy Milkman shares how we can make our goals more achievable by making reaching them more enjoyable.
August 29, 2023
Written
Retail Investors Are Making Simple — Yet Costly — Mistakes When Trading Corporate Bonds
Not all AAA-rated debt is the same. And credit ratings are not comprehensive indicators of risk.
August 29, 2023
Audio
The Business of Ending Generational Poverty in India
How one social enterprise built a successful revenue model while having a large-scale, positive impact.
August 28, 2023
Written
Another Payoff From Trading Stocks: Reducing Political Polarization
An experiment shows that investing — even when unprofitable — can be a lesson in building trust.
August 22, 2023
Audio
Simple Is a Superpower: How to Communicate Any Idea to Any Audience
In this episode, Carmine Gallo shares how intentional, straightforward messaging helps you connect with others and get things done.