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June 25, 2021
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Leading from the Hot Seat: How to Communicate under Pressure
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to communicate effectively during a crisis.
June 23, 2021
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Rosalind Brewer: Find Your Voice and Don’t Be Silent
In this View From The Top podcast episode, the former Starbucks COO shares why it’s important to lead with both your head and your heart.
June 16, 2021
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DoorDash CEO Tony Xu on Why Obsession With Detail Matters
In this View From The Top podcast episode, Tony Xu talks about adaptability and solving problems by going deep.
June 15, 2021
Audio
East Meets West: An African Strategic Acquisition Story
Gain insights from a successful fintech acquisition in Africa.
June 10, 2021
Written
A Doctor Prescribes Change for His Overconfident, Overworked Colleagues
Physicians need to heal their damaged professional culture, argues Dr. Robert Pearl.
June 10, 2021
Audio
Former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot on Trusting Your Gut
In this View From The Top podcast episode, Stacy Brown-Philpot discusses diversity, the gig economy, and leading with integrity.
June 08, 2021
Written
How Journalists’ Preference for Round Numbers Can Influence Elections
Governors beware: When newspapers play up unemployment milestones, it could cost you your seat.
June 03, 2021
Audio
How We Gain — or Give Away — Authority While Speaking
In this podcast episode, we discuss the body language and word choices that can help you “power up” or “power down” your communication.
June 03, 2021
Written
The Pandemic Blew Up the American Office — For Better and Worse
Widespread working from home is here to stay, but its benefits are unevenly distributed.
June 01, 2021
Audio
Masterclass on Running a Family Business
Peter Francis shares his expertise on how to effectively run a family business.
June 01, 2021
Written
A Unique Look at Investors’ Surprising Reactions to the COVID Crash
When the market tanked in early 2020, investors grew intensely pessimistic but were slow to dump their stocks.
May 21, 2021
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Want to Teach Older Workers New Skills? Ask Younger Colleagues to Train Them.
Flipping the top-down approach to training can work — but be prepared for challenges.
May 18, 2021
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Managing a Family Business for Success and Succession
Exploring the dynamics and decisions of running a family business in Kenya.
May 18, 2021
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Marketing, Math, and Microseconds
The director of Stanford GSB’s Computational Marketing Lab talks about the “horrendously complex science” behind online advertising research.
May 14, 2021
Audio
Hacking Your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently
In this podcast episode, we discuss actions you can take to reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.
May 13, 2021
Written
All the Feels: Why It Pays to Notice Emotions in the Workplace
Leaders who recognize employees’ feelings are tapping into an important way to build trust.
May 11, 2021
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How to Convince Reluctant Republicans to Get COVID Vaccines
In a polarized nation, a dose of partisan public health messaging can be more effective.
May 11, 2021
Audio
Special Episode: Managing a Health Care Business in India During COVID
Learn how a health care leader in India dealt with the COVID-19 crisis.
May 05, 2021
Written
How Trade Triggers Innovation
Competition from imports pushes domestic laggards to adopt more efficient practices and technologies.
May 04, 2021
Video
Class Takeaways — The Industrialist’s Dilemma
Five lessons in five minutes: lecturer Robert E. Siegel teaches you how to survive disruption.
May 04, 2021
Audio
Masterclass on Early Stage Financing
Learn how to attract and secure the right investors.
May 04, 2021
Written
Why People Who Have It Easy Claim They Had It Rough
When confronted with evidence of systemic inequality, people with privilege may react by overstating the obstacles they’ve faced.
April 29, 2021
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China Looks to Take the Lead in Digital Currencies
The global shift to government-issued digital currencies “is like the space race of the 1960s,” says Stanford GSB’s Darrell Duffie.
April 28, 2021
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The Language of Gender Bias in Performance Reviews
How negative stereotypes about men and women creep into a process intended to be meritocratic.