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April 01, 2021
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Dissolve Disagreements: How Communication Impacts Conflict
In this podcast episode, we discuss how forms of “psychological distancing” can be used to build trust and encourage tolerance.
March 31, 2021
Written
Why a Plan to Encourage Search-Engine Competition Failed
Auctions intended to level the playing field for Google’s rivals have not reduced the search giant’s dominance, new research shows.
March 23, 2021
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Info Games: How Corporations Wield Disclosures as a Merger Tool
During corporate takeovers, buyers often tailor their public statements to drive down the price of takeover targets, a new study shows.
March 19, 2021
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The Trickle-Down Tragedy of Corporate Fraud
When companies shut down because of executive malfeasance, bottom-tier workers suffer most — especially when it comes to future earnings.
March 19, 2021
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Twelve Months Later: Our 10 Top Stories About Working Through the Pandemic
An interview with Zoom’s CEO. A crisis-leadership playbook. A podcast on virtual presentations. And a word on how to close shop gracefully.
March 12, 2021
Audio
Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
In this podcast episode, we discuss how asking strong questions helps you build trust and connect with your audience.
March 12, 2021
Written
The Positive Side of Negative Emotions
The mental judo known as “cognitive reappraisal” — minimizing the emotional impact of bad situations — can be good for the soul but bad for the firm.
March 10, 2021
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The Power of Values in Uncertain Times
Now is not the time to stop setting goals — it’s the time to start setting goals that feel right.
March 10, 2021
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Want to Learn How Things Really Work at Your New Job? Talk to the People at the Bottom
New research shows that people of all ranks look to low-level peers for information about organizational social norms.
February 23, 2021
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The Staggering Costs of Health Insurance “Sludge”
A new study finds that dealing with health insurance administrators costs the U.S. economy billions in wasted work time and lost productivity.
February 22, 2021
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A COVID Reckoning: American Households Have Big Bills Coming Due
Congress and many lenders let families skip payments on mortgages and other loans during the pandemic. But those bills haven’t disappeared.
February 19, 2021
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The Activist’s Dilemma
Extreme actions draw attention to a cause but erode public support — and many protestors fail to see the link.
February 19, 2021
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What’s Behind the Pay Gap in STEM Jobs?
Women are paid less than men for entry-level positions — and it has nothing to do with their skill sets.
February 18, 2021
Audio
Building Successful Relationships: How to Effectively Communicate in Your Professional and Personal Life
In this podcast episode, we discuss how our behavior impacts our relationships and sharing our feelings can lead to more success as a leader.
February 08, 2021
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Executive Bonuses Might Work Better Than You Think
Cash and equity incentives promote individual and collective performance benefits, new research finds.
February 05, 2021
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“Books, Articles, and Documentaries Will Help Us Understand This Country’s Divide.”
In this podcast episode, a publishing executive talks about decisions editors need to make to bring in more voices to tell our country’s authentic stories.
February 02, 2021
Written
Are Businesses Undermining Democracy?
A Stanford conference explores the many ways that corporate leaders wield power over government.
February 02, 2021
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The Self-Destructive Downside to Corporate Political Spending
There are risks to the bottom line when a firm’s shadowy political donations run counter to its image of social responsibility.
January 29, 2021
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Latino Entrepreneurs Face — and Can Overcome — Funding Obstacles
A new report details the barriers to loan approval for Latino-owned businesses — and points to ways to break them down.
January 28, 2021
Audio
Psychology Trumps Technology: How to Express Yourself and Truly Connect With Others Online
In this podcast episode, we unpack the psychology behind our communication via social media.
January 28, 2021
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This Is Not a Joke: The Cost of Being Humorless
Humor has tremendous benefits for physical health, mental well-being, and your bottom line.
January 21, 2021
Audio
“White Americans Need to Understand That Their Interests Coincide with Black People’s Interests”
In this podcast episode, two historians discuss why our understanding of history continues to change and who decides what story gets told.
January 21, 2021
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Why Banks Could Learn to Love Tougher Regulations
A new study finds that higher capital requirements could leave banks with more money to lend.
January 19, 2021
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Homogeneity at the Top
New research drills down on C-suite diversity in Fortune 100 firms and finds there’s a lot more work to do.