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August 25, 2022
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Collusion Course: Why Price-Fixing Schemes Survive or Collapse
A look at the Vitamins Inc. cartel reveals what causes businesses to choose conspiracy over competition.
August 24, 2022
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How “Corporate Explorers” Are Disrupting Big Companies From the Inside
A unique breed of entrepreneurs is creating innovative ventures — without launching startups or chasing VC funding.
August 18, 2022
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If You Lived Here, You Might Be a Voter By Now
Homeownership boosts voter turnout. But is that a good thing?
August 17, 2022
Audio
Ties That Bind: Why Remote Teams Need the Right Connection
In this episode, Professor Glenn Carroll and his colleague Michael Arena discuss innovation in a hybrid work environment.
August 16, 2022
Audio
Changing Lives, Organizations, the World: Dean Jon Levin of Stanford GSB
Dean says today’s business leaders have great opportunities to use modern technology for good while mitigating its harms.
August 09, 2022
Written
Inside China’s Long March Toward Challenging the Dollar
As Beijing cautiously opens its bond markets to foreign investors, it must balance its desire for global influence with the risk of capital flight.
August 08, 2022
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Many Companies Aren’t Prepared to Replace Underperforming CEOs
Boards often don’t think about shaking up the C-suite until it’s too late.
August 08, 2022
Audio
Tony Elumelu on “Democratizing Luck”
In this podcast episode, the investor explains why he’s dedicating his life to helping others.
August 04, 2022
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We Don’t Like Domineering Bosses. So Why Do We Put Up With Them?
When confronted with a controlling, aggressive leader, people “have more power than they think they do,” says Deborah Gruenfeld.
August 02, 2022
Audio
Franchising in India: Learning the Hard Way
Franchising can be a great success or a dismal failure — and even both, as one Indian entrepreneur learned.
July 29, 2022
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Volunteering Encourages Employees to Connect with Each Other — and Their Jobs
Want your team to feel better and work better? Create a volunteer program.
July 20, 2022
Audio
Fundraising: It’s a Marathon not a Sprint
Five experts provide strategies for navigating the fundraising journey.
July 19, 2022
Audio
Gwynne Shotwell on Aiming High and Taking Big Risks
The president and COO of SpaceX talks about risk taking, feedback, and leading teams through moments of failure.
July 19, 2022
Audio
The Price of Cheap Talk: What Economics Teaches Us About Communication
In this episode, we explore how economic concepts show up in everyday communication.
July 18, 2022
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Replacing the “Take-Make-Waste” Model with Sustainable Supply Chains
The switch to a circular economy could protect the environment while helping companies generate more value.
July 13, 2022
Audio
How the Best Investors Approach Their Mistakes
It’s in how you evaluate the lesson, not the outcome.
July 12, 2022
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Utility Player: Paul Oyer Explains How Economics Can Make Sports More Fun
The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. The joy of calculating the optimal strategy for soccer penalty kicks.
July 11, 2022
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8 Faculty Members Recommend Their Favorite Podcasts
Here’s a list of shows to add to your summer listening.
July 07, 2022
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Summer Reading: 11 Books to Keep Your Mind Busy
The latest books from Stanford GSB faculty and lecturers.
July 06, 2022
Video
Class Takeaways — How to Lead Through Workplace Culture
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Glenn Carroll shows how to create a strong culture within a team.
July 05, 2022
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Former BP Head Reflects on His Call for Climate Action 25 Years Ago
Lord John Browne talks about his 1997 speech at Stanford and current efforts to slow global warming.
July 05, 2022
Audio
Solving Important Problems
Meet two entrepreneurs who are building social enterprises focused on improving children’s literacy and women’s health in South Asia.
July 05, 2022
Written
Take This Job and Love It: How a Growth Mindset Can Boost Happiness at Work
Changing yourself and your role takes effort, but it can produce lasting benefits.
June 30, 2022
Audio
Anne Wojcicki: There’s No Such Thing as the Perfect Dataset
In this podcast episode, the co-founder of 23andMe shares lessons on science and marketing.