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January 11, 2022
Written
The Double-Edged Sword of Seeking Safety in Dollars
In times of crisis, global investors embrace the stability of U.S. currency and bonds. Yet that may expose them to future risks.
January 07, 2022
Audio
Profile of Purpose: Making a Difference
Wandia Gichuru’s fashion brand for African women empowers both customers and employees in Kenya.
January 07, 2022
Written
Think Different — Sometimes. Teams Succeed When They Balance Creativity and Focus
An analysis of thousands of Slack messages shows how groups can adjust their cognitive diversity.
January 06, 2022
Written
What If We Taxed Corporations’ Payouts, Not Profits?
A Stanford GSB professor proposes a new tax model to help companies grow — without shrinking government coffers.
January 05, 2022
Audio
Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety
In this podcast episode, we share the science behind nervousness and offer tips for keeping your cool during various speaking situations.
December 15, 2021
Video
4 Class Takeaways from 2021
Five lessons in five minutes from Stanford GSB professors and lecturers.
December 15, 2021
Video
Class Takeaways — Leading with Values
Five lessons in five minutes: Professors Neil Malhotra and Ken Shotts show how to create a culture of value-driven behavior inside organizations.
December 13, 2021
Written
9 Podcast Episodes to Listen to This Holiday Season
Here are some of our top picks from the Stanford GSB community’s podcasts in 2021.
December 13, 2021
Written
A Dozen of Our Favorite Insights Stories of 2021
Just some of the original ideas and fascinating research coming from Stanford GSB faculty this year.
December 13, 2021
Audio
How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Founder
In this bonus episode, we share lessons from the Stanford GSB class “Startup Garage” on hypotheses, narrative, and design thinking.
December 10, 2021
Audio
Malala Yousafzai on How Everyone Can Inspire Change
In this View From The Top podcast episode, the activist shares her vision of uplifting girls through education.
December 10, 2021
Written
What Makes Unicorns Special? These Numbers May Hold the Answers.
VC expert Ilya Strebulaev is collecting the data on billion-dollar startups that everyone is looking for.
December 09, 2021
Written
Flip Flop: Why Zillow’s Algorithmic Home Buying Venture Imploded
Months before the company quit flipping houses, Stanford GSB researchers spelled out the risks of iBuying.
December 08, 2021
Written
Expensive “Superstar” Cities Are Squeezing Out Many Americans
A large-scale study of consumer spending finds the cost of living varies widely across the U.S., particularly for lower-wage workers.
December 08, 2021
Written
The Spy Who Came in from the Code
A New York Times reporter details how the government and tech companies are leaving the U.S. vulnerable to hacking and cyber espionage.
December 07, 2021
Audio
A Conversation with Juliet Anammah, Jumia Nigeria
Find out how Africa’s largest e-commerce platform connects buyers and sellers across the continent.
December 06, 2021
Written
The Tipping Point: The Subtle Psychology and Economics of Taxi Fares
Passengers hate mental math — and other lessons from one billion New York City cab rides.
December 03, 2021
Audio
Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical
In this podcast episode, we share common mistakes that can stifle ideas and why managers should stay involved in the creative process.
December 02, 2021
Written
Want to Kick-Start Climate Action? Make Companies Report Their Carbon Footprints.
A “modest proposal” to give corporations a real incentive to cut emissions.
December 01, 2021
Written
How Income Inequality Can Drive COVID Infections
A look at lockdowns in Chile finds that wealth played a major role in who stayed home and who risked infection.
November 30, 2021
Audio
The Future of Debt: Can Fintech Fill the Gap?
Fintech companies that use artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the future of lending for businesses in Nigeria and beyond.
November 22, 2021
Written
What a 19th-Century Bank Crash Can Teach Us Today
Digging through old bank ledgers reveals the lasting impacts of financial crises.
November 22, 2021
Written
What If Markets Maximized Both Efficiency and Fairness?
A Stanford GSB economist argues that well-designed markets can address inequality while remaining competitive.
November 19, 2021
Audio
Steve Kerr on the Importance of Work-Life Balance
In this View From The Top podcast episode, the NBA coach shares how his leadership style and values on the court mimic what he practices at home.