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June 30, 2020
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Home Foreclosures Can Have Devastating, Long-Term Impacts
A new study finds that the repercussions of home loss extend to crime, divorce, and even student test scores.
June 29, 2020
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Journeying Through the Pandemic
Mitigate the psychological trauma wrought by COVID-19 by making meaning out of tragedy.
June 26, 2020
Audio
Flywheel and SoulCycle Cofounder Ruth Zukerman: Emerging Stronger From the Storm
On this podcast episode, the Flywheel cofounder talks about staying strong in turbulent times and defining her own success.
June 26, 2020
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How School Choice Systems Create Unfair Advantages
Lotteries for public school admissions unintentionally favor students who have the option to attend private institutions, a new study shows.
June 24, 2020
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Beating the Pandemic by Design
Even long-established companies can use startup tactics to stabilize when markets plunge.
June 22, 2020
Audio
Make ’Em Laugh: How Humor Can Be the Secret Weapon in Your Communication
In this podcast episode, we dissect how to use humor to build bonds in business and in life.
June 16, 2020
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Pulling Back the Curtain on Racial Bias
From Hollywood to courtrooms to biased hiring practices, Stanford GSB experts analyze the breadth of racial discrimination — and how to grow beyond it.
June 12, 2020
Audio
Stewart Butterfield: Salvaging the Good
On this podcast episode, the cofounder and CEO of Slack reflects on how he came to be at the head of a top workplace communications enterprise.
June 10, 2020
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Stephen Curry: Shining in the Spotlight
On this podcast episode, the two-time NBA MVP and three-time NBA champion discusses the life lessons he’s gleaned from being a parent, investor, philanthropist, and pro basketball sensation.
June 10, 2020
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The Rise of the ‘Liberaltarian’
Tech industry millionaires are moving the Democratic Party to the left on almost every issue except government regulation. Unions beware.
June 08, 2020
Audio
It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It: How to Communicate Power
On this podcast episode, we discuss how to harness power through non-verbal communication.
June 08, 2020
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The New Work-Life Reality Raises Equity and Inclusion Concerns
Beware of letting the COVID-19 crisis exacerbate established biases, warns a focus group of corporate and nonprofit leaders.
June 01, 2020
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Rose Marcario: Environmentalism Is for Everyone
On this podcast episode, the CEO of Patagonia sits down with students and shares why she believes that sustainability should be part of every company’s business plan.
May 28, 2020
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How to Keep Supply Chains Reliable When the World’s Upended
COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of global supply chains. Maybe it’s time to rethink government’s role.
May 28, 2020
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How to Launch in a Pandemic
Venture funding may be scarce right now, but it does exist — especially for ideas that meet the moment.
May 26, 2020
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The Hidden Social Advantage
We tend to reward the overconfidence of upper-class individuals, even when they get it wrong.
May 26, 2020
Audio
The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others and Hold Their Attention
In this podcast episode, we discuss communication techniques that can help open people up to your ideas.
May 19, 2020
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Want to Predict Which Videos Will Go Viral? Scan Your Brainwaves.
Our brains can predict the popularity of online videos, without us even knowing it.
May 18, 2020
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Are You Ready for Your Encore?
If you’re thinking about a late-life career shift, here’s some advice from three people who did it right.
May 18, 2020
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The Future of Hydrogen May Be Here
A new study shows that power-to-gas systems harnessing renewable energy can produce cleaner, cost-effective hydrogen for industry.
May 14, 2020
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The High Value of Virtual College Advising for Lower-Income Students
New research shows online advising improves college outcomes for underserved high schoolers.
May 11, 2020
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COVID-19 Is Having an Immediate and Alarming Impact on Latino-Owned Businesses
In a Stanford survey, nearly two-thirds say they will be out of business in six months if current trends continue.
May 07, 2020
Audio
High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety Speaking in Front of Others
In this podcast episode, Matt Abrahams shares research-supported techniques for gaining confidence in high-stakes communication situations.