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January 06, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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When Starting Companies, Experience Matters
New research shows that serial entrepreneurs’ companies outpace their novice counterparts in sales and productivity.
December 13, 2019
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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
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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
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Why Your Best Idea May Be Your Second Favorite
Research shows we can be more creative by selecting better initial ideas.
December 09, 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Uncertainty Drags Down Global Growth
Tariffs and trade policy uncertainty have had a chilling impact on business, a Stanford scholar says.
November 18, 2019
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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
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How Markets Can Change to Ease Economic Inequality
Experts weigh in on economic, education, and financial gaps at a Stanford GSB conference.
November 13, 2019
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Uncovering Stereotypes in Classroom Materials
How bias creeps into the language of leadership.
November 07, 2019
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Exploring the Human Side of Artificial Intelligence
At an AI forum, experts say the arrival of superhuman machine intelligence will be one of the biggest events in human history.
November 04, 2019
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Narcissistic CEOs Weaken Collaboration and Integrity
Some may be bold leaders, but they create a dangerous corporate culture.
November 04, 2019
Video
Why Great Businesses Fail
Strong leadership makes a difference when a big company faces disruption.
October 31, 2019
Written
Has California Hit the Limit on Tax Rates?
A study finds that almost half of the state’s 2012 income tax increase was eroded by people who moved away or lowered their taxable income.
October 28, 2019
Written
Big Data and Racial Bias: Can That Ghost Be Removed from the Machine?
Credit-market algorithms may violate anti-discrimination laws even when they’re designed not to. A Stanford researcher looks for a fix.