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February 07, 2022
Audio
The Path to Good Decisions Starts with Data
In this podcast episode, Alphabet and Google CFO Ruth Porat talks about the risks of “going with your gut.”
February 04, 2022
Audio
Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to foster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.
January 28, 2022
Written
Adapting to Pandemic, Latino-Owned Businesses Get Stronger
Research finds Latino entrepreneurs leaning into tech, bolstering employee benefits.
January 28, 2022
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A Global Look at the Connections Between Happiness, Income, and Meaning
Wealthy people may be happier. But a new study finds that money can’t buy a sense of purpose.
January 21, 2022
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The Pandemic Wiped Out Crucial Economic Gains for Black and Latinx Americans
Declines in life expectancy quickly erased a decade’s worth of economic progress for Black Americans.
January 20, 2022
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A Peek Inside the Hidden, Messy World of Corporate Venture Capital
A new survey reveals complaints and constraints within large companies’ investment units.
January 19, 2022
Audio
Make Numbers Count: How to Translate Data for Your Audience
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of communicating numbers so they pack a punch.
January 18, 2022
Audio
Profile of Purpose: A Fundamental Right
At Future Farms, the future of agriculture in India includes food that is clean, healthy, and affordable.
January 18, 2022
Audio
Profile of Purpose: What About My People?
Individual success alone isn’t enough for this Botswana-based entrepreneur — he wants to pave the way to success for all of his people.
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
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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.