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January 16, 2020
Video
Machine Learning and AI for Social Impact
Innovations developed at big tech firms could transform the nonprofit world, with a little help from academia.
January 15, 2020
Written
Maker: Rickshaw Bagworks — Fresh Bags Made Daily
“I’m not driven to be the king of the bag industry,” Mark Dwight says. “I love being hands-on, and I love everything about this business. I’m in the factory every day.”
January 15, 2020
Audio
Marcos Galperín and MercadoLibre: Pursue the Contrarian View
How three founders built the eBay of Latin America when everyone said it wouldn’t work.
January 13, 2020
Written
Eight Tips for Building, Maintaining, and Leveraging Your Professional Relationships
A leadership coach shows how you can get the most out of your network.
January 09, 2020
Audio
Satya Nadella: Aligning Behind a Common Purpose
The Microsoft CEO refocused on a company culture where people can take risks and learn from mistakes.
January 09, 2020
Written
When Private-Sector Firms Create a Culture of Health
Investments in employees, consumers, communities, and the environment vary widely. A new study reveals this range and the hurdles to measuring success.
January 06, 2020
Written
Good Corporate Governance Is a Great Idea, But Is Anyone Practicing It?
There’s little evidence that common board best practices lead to better oversight.
December 19, 2019
Video
Should CEOs Take a Stance on Controversial Topics?
CEOs have traditionally shied away from politically charged issues, but that may be changing.
December 17, 2019
Written
The Secret Life of the Supermarket Shopper
Outfitting consumers with cameras reveals how grocery lists influence purchasing behavior — and when stores can cajole shoppers into trying new products.
December 17, 2019
Written
When Starting Companies, Experience Matters
New research shows that serial entrepreneurs’ companies outpace their novice counterparts in sales and productivity.
December 13, 2019
Written
Irv Grousbeck: The Power of “I Don’t Know”
Newly minted CEOs need to bear in mind that employees prefer honesty and humility over perfection.
December 10, 2019
Written
Where the Bidding Never Stops
Millions of online ads get sold by auction each day. The algorithms behind it all are complicated. But simple ideas can be effective.
December 10, 2019
Written
Why Your Best Idea May Be Your Second Favorite
Research shows we can be more creative by selecting better initial ideas.
December 09, 2019
Written
9 Top Videos of 2019
Hear career advice from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella or learn how to build your startup team.
December 06, 2019
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8 Most-Read Stories of 2019
Communication mistakes, job-stealing robots, and career-gap explanations captured reader attention this year.
December 06, 2019
Written
Gift List: 10 Books to Share for the Holidays
Stanford GSB professors recommend the books they’re most likely to give as presents over this year’s holiday season.
December 03, 2019
Written
Rethink Competition in the Workforce
Good leaders recognize the negative consequences of pitting people and teams against each other.
November 27, 2019
Video
Water Instead of Soda: Marketing Good Nutrition to Kids
How marketers are using the power of persuasion to combat childhood obesity.
November 26, 2019
Written
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Be Bold and Be Right
Satya Nadella discusses the importance of empathy, culture, and leading by example.
November 22, 2019
Written
How to Handle a Question You Don’t Want to Answer
Public speaking can be extra challenging when you’re put on the spot.
November 22, 2019
Written
Stanford Researchers Find No ‘Magnet Effect’ When States Extend Public Health Insurance to Immigrants
When states expand public health insurance to include low-income, legal immigrants, it does not lead to out-of-state immigrants moving in search of benefits.
November 22, 2019
Written
Uncertainty Drags Down Global Growth
Tariffs and trade policy uncertainty have had a chilling impact on business, a Stanford scholar says.
November 18, 2019
Written
Mercado Libre Founders: It Takes Patience and Resilience
The former classmates discuss launching Latin America’s top online marketplace when no one believed it would work.
November 14, 2019
Written
How Markets Can Change to Ease Economic Inequality
Experts weigh in on economic, education, and financial gaps at a Stanford GSB conference.