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October 21, 2020
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Deciphering the American Voter
Stanford researchers measure the depth of our partisan divide — and suggest some ways to bridge it.
October 21, 2020
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The Secrets of Political Persuasion
Stanford researchers study the various tactics that politicians use to get voters on their side, from “moral reframing” to two-faced deception.
October 20, 2020
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You Might Be Trying to Get the Wrong People to Vote Your Way
If you want to be efficient when it comes to influencing others, focus on those who are already (sort of) on your side.
October 15, 2020
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The Good, the Bad, and the What-Ifs Heading into Election 2020
From smarter polling to growing distrust in government, a political economist lays out what you should expect this November.
October 15, 2020
Audio
“We Need to Stop Tiptoeing Around Race”
In this podcast episode, corporate diversity experts discuss the challenge of creating paths for inclusion.
October 14, 2020
Video
If You Want to Change the World, You Need Power (2)
Cultivate your network and think strategically to rise in your career.
October 14, 2020
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What Elite Donors Want
Big-money donors, both Democrat and Republican, not only have more political influence than the average voter, they also have more extreme beliefs.
October 13, 2020
Video
If You Want to Change the World, You Need Power (1)
Motivating teams requires ambition, confidence, and empathy.
October 09, 2020
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Words Matter: How to Make Your Communication Inclusive
In this episode, we discuss how subtle word choice can invite inclusion, or can reinforce harmful stereotypes.
October 08, 2020
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Anat Admati on Milton Friedman and Justice
Friedman’s credo that corporations should focus only on maximizing shareholder value rests on assumptions that are “far from true in the real world.”
October 05, 2020
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The Good and Bad of Measuring Worker Output in Real Time
Quantification boosts productivity if the task is simple, but demotivates if the task is complex, a Stanford study finds.
September 25, 2020
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Question Your Questions: How to Spark Creativity in Your Communication
In this episode, we discuss how curiosity and storytelling can lead to more innovative online and in-person communication.
September 22, 2020
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VCs and COVID-19: We’re Doing Fine, Thanks
A survey of more than 1,000 venture capitalists finds that investors predict only a tiny dip in portfolio performance — and that the cash spigot remains open.
September 21, 2020
Video
Building Teams to Tackle the Most Challenging Problems
Yes, expertise matters. But diverse skill sets matter just as much — and perhaps even more — when it comes to solving hard problems.
September 21, 2020
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Calculating the Health Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
A controversial arm of the Affordable Care Act reduced strokes, heart disease, and other ailments among older, low-income patients, a new study finds.
September 15, 2020
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The Economics of Prioritizing Family Ties in U.S. Immigration Policy
Migrants from overrepresented countries arrive with less education and fewer skills.
September 11, 2020
Audio
Showing Your Smile From Behind a Mask: How Culture and Emotion Impact Communication
In this episode, we discuss how cultural values play an important role in how you communicate and how you perceive others’ communication.
September 10, 2020
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Practice Does Not Necessarily Make Perfect When It Comes to Creativity
A new study finds that recurring brainstorming sessions produce ideas that are, well ... kind of meh, actually.
September 03, 2020
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Schmoozing with Coworkers After Hours Has Professional Benefits — and Personal Costs
A new study shows that workers’ pay structure — hourly vs. salaried — affects how they perceive and spend their downtime.
September 01, 2020
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Mapping the Good and the Bad of Pandemic-Related Restrictions
A new computer model developed by Stanford researchers could help policymakers choose the right reopening strategy.
August 28, 2020
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Managing in the Moment: How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
In this episode, we discuss how to embrace failure and incorporate play into work.
August 27, 2020
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Craftier Than Cash: How Banks Use Credit Cards to Bribe Bureaucrats
A forensic analysis reveals that Chinese banks deployed credit cards as a form of “disguised corruption.”
August 14, 2020
Audio
Think Fast: You Asked, We Answered
In this episode, we address audience questions that range from how to handle interrupters to how to craft an authentic, clear email.
August 13, 2020
Video
Four Ways Good Leaders Become Great Ones
Build a company culture where both you and your employees thrive.