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October 17, 2022
Written
How Winning a Grammy Helps Musicians Keep Their Creative Edge
Getting a big award may inspire artists to experiment. Yet the also-rans hear another message.
October 17, 2022
Written
Many Americans Don’t See Their Political Rivals as People. But That Can Be Fixed.
Researchers are looking for ways to convince partisans that conflict doesn’t have to devolve into dehumanization.
October 14, 2022
Written
How to Survive the A.I. Revolution
A human-centered approach to artificial intelligence envisions a future where people and machines are collaborators, not competitors.
October 13, 2022
Audio
Masterclass: Driving Business Growth
Studies of small African businesses show entrepreneurs benefit greatly from coaching, classroom training, and networking.
October 11, 2022
Audio
Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
In this episode, lecturer Kelly McGonigal shares how stress and anxiety can be used to enhance our communication.
October 06, 2022
Written
Trust but Verify: Peeking Inside the “Black Box” of Machine Learning
If a complex data analysis tool can’t explain its decisions, how do we know it’s accurate — or fair?
October 04, 2022
Video
Class Takeaways — Angel and Venture Capital Financing for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Ilya Strebulaev demonstrates how success in startup investing is not just due to luck, but to skills, sweat, perseverance.
October 04, 2022
Written
How To: Use a Scorecard to Evaluate People More Fairly
A written framework is an easy way to hold everyone to the same standard.
September 29, 2022
Written
Peer to Peer: How to Beat Ageism in the Job Market
Elizabeth Atcheson, MBA ’86, offers advice to people over 50 looking for a career change.
September 29, 2022
Written
Search Funds Show Strong Performance in Acquisitions and Returns
Investors continue to prosper as funds proliferate, says report.
September 28, 2022
Audio
Directive Speech vs. Dialogue: Communicating Better as a Leader
In this episode, Dean Jon Levin shares his thoughts on the changing role of communication in business leadership.
September 28, 2022
Written
How to Set Top Tax Rates Without Deterring Innovation
The debate over taxing the highest earners overlooks the importance of encouraging new ideas, argues Charles Jones.
September 28, 2022
Audio
It Starts With You: Evolving Your Leadership as Your Company Grows
Find out how your leadership style needs to change as your company scales.
September 21, 2022
Written
China’s Steep Barriers for IPOs Come with Serious Economic Costs
By making it harder for companies to go public, Beijing is stifling innovation and growth, Charles Lee finds.
September 16, 2022
Written
When the COVID Slump Hit Homeowners, Shadow Banks Were Slow to Lend a Hand
As borrowers sought debt relief, non-traditional lenders and loan servicers faced a financial shock.
September 14, 2022
Written
A New Strategy to Speed Up Cold Case Investigations
Solving crimes with forensic genetic genealogy is slow and complicated. A new mathematical analysis could crack cases 10 times faster.
September 13, 2022
Audio
Scaling Your Business: It’s All About The People
Listen to expert insights on incorporating HR into your business growth strategy.
September 13, 2022
Audio
What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles
In this episode, Michele Gelfand explains why social norms are the glue that keeps cultures together.
September 12, 2022
Written
When It Comes to Communication from the Top, Less Isn’t More
Many managers don’t convey the right amount of information, but those who undercommunicate pay a steeper price.
September 08, 2022
Written
How an “Impact Mindset” Unites Activists of Different Races
A new study finds that people’s involvement with Black Lives Matter stems from an impulse that goes beyond identity.
September 06, 2022
Written
Teaching Soft Skills Can Help Women Stay in Science and Tech Jobs
A virtual program focused on interpersonal abilities boosts work satisfaction for women starting off in STEM.
August 31, 2022
Written
Hiring Female CEOs Changes How Companies Talk About Women
Women in executive positions can challenge gender stereotypes about leadership — without sacrificing their likability.
August 31, 2022
Audio
Masterclass: Find the Best People… and Keep Them
Learn how to find and retain talent from an HR expert.
August 26, 2022
Written
What Happens When Kids Get a Crash Course in Design Thinking
An experiment with middle school students boosts their creativity and confidence.