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March 01, 2023
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Auto-Renew Snags New Subscribers — But It’s Not a Good Way to Keep Them
Companies seeking loyal consumers shouldn’t take advantage of their tendency to stick with unwanted subscriptions.
February 28, 2023
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Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity
In this episode, Professor Adina Sterling discusses how we can foster more diversity for healthier social networks and stronger high-performing teams.
February 23, 2023
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Cynt Marshall: Workplace Culture as a Measure of Success
In this View From The Top episode, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks shares why it takes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture to get things done.
February 23, 2023
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Why We See Rescue Robots as Helpers, Not Heroes
How to design a robot that not only responds to disasters but inspires humans to help each other?
February 21, 2023
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Short Takes: From Farms to Forks
For this entrepreneur, moving from Kenyan farms to forks can be a delicious — and profitable — journey.
February 16, 2023
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Latino Entrepreneurs Are Thriving, but Access to Contracts and Capital Remains Challenging
Latino-owned businesses have weathered the pandemic and the Great Resignation. Now they’re looking for new ways to grow and innovate.
February 16, 2023
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The Secret to the Dollar’s Success? Nope, It’s Not Trade.
Countries that want to “dedollarize” must find a currency that matches the greenback’s extraordinary liquidity.
February 16, 2023
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Voters “Punished” Candidates Who Pushed Election Fraud Claims in 2022
A small group of voters penalized election-denying candidates in 2022 — and could sway 2024 as well, according to a new study.
February 15, 2023
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A Low-Cost, Scalable Way to Get More Women Into Tech
Stanford GSB researchers designed an experimental program that helps women quickly boost their skills so they can land technology jobs.
February 15, 2023
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Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication
In this episode, Matt Abrahams shares top takeaways from 75 episodes and answers listeners’ questions.
February 09, 2023
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How Obamacare Has Improved Farmworkers’ Health
A new study finds that the Affordable Care Act helps agricultural workers get better medical care — and avoid the ER.
February 09, 2023
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Tristan Walker, MBA ’10,“Values Are Universal”
The founder and CEO of Walker & Company shares lessons from the most challenging, and most rewarding, years of his career.
February 08, 2023
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Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered the Chat — a “Conversation” with ChatGPT
In this podcast episode, Matt Abrahams interviews an algorithm.
January 31, 2023
Audio
Short Takes: Bringing Affordable Medical Imaging to Botswana
Her father’s cancer diagnosis led one woman to discover an unmet need for imaging services in Botswana — and then to fill that need.
January 24, 2023
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Change My Mind: Using “Pre-suasion” to Influence Others
In this episode, psychology expert Bob Cialdini reveals the inner workings of social influence and persuasion.
January 23, 2023
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Why This Debt Ceiling Showdown Is Especially Risky
Past fights over the borrowing limit didn’t spark a financial crisis. This time could be different, according to two experts.
January 18, 2023
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Effective Recommendations Are Better Heard Than Seen
Delivering a message by voice — even an artificial one — can be more compelling than putting it in writing.
January 12, 2023
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Love & Money: How to Talk About Big Decisions Together
In this podcast episode, Myra Strober and Abby Davisson share a framework to help us communicate professional goals with those we care about most.
January 10, 2023
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Short Takes: Bringing Safe Water to Rural India
A social enterprise success strategy: clean water in rural India, subsidized by urban consumers.
January 06, 2023
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Digital Marketplaces Have Incentives to Keep Sellers in the Dark
Online platforms that match consumers may strategically withhold information about supply and demand to maximize returns.
January 04, 2023
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Distilling Authenticity: Whiskey Drinkers Find Outsourcing Hard to Swallow
Brands of all kinds that want to appear authentic must show consumers a genuine investment in their craft.
December 20, 2022
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Customer Psychology: Why Don’t People Buy Your Stuff?
Know your customers and how to satisfy their needs, and you’re on the road to success.
December 16, 2022
Video
Class Takeaways — Essentials of Strategic Communication
Five lessons in five minutes: lecturer Matt Abrahams offers frameworks for successfully crafting your message.
December 15, 2022
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By Revealing More, Private Firms May Lure Investors Away From Public Equity
Investments in publicly traded companies shift when their private competitors share information, a new study finds.