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March 05, 2025
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The Surprising Relationship Between Taxation and Innovation
Taxes aren’t just about funding the government — they influence what we buy, where we live, and even the dynamics of the global economy.
February 20, 2025
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Class Takeaways — Building Trust and Value Through Effective Corporate Governance
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Chris Armstrong explains the essential principles of corporate governance.
February 19, 2025
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How Global Finance Defines Global Politics
The pen may be mightier than the sword — but the dollar beats them both.
February 18, 2025
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Short Takes: Disrupting African Travel, One Ticket at a Time
Follow one entrepreneur’s journey as he sets out to digitize and transform Africa’s transportation sector.
February 13, 2025
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What Happened After a Court Ruled That Employers “Own Your Brain”
A ruling on intellectual property rights has shaped how companies and employees approach innovation.
February 11, 2025
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How to Turn Old Ideas Into Creative Solutions to Modern Problems
Don’t reinvent the wheel — rediscover it.
February 06, 2025
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Class Takeaways — Managing Politically Complex Environments
Five Lessons in five minutes: Saumitra Jha explains the essential principles of navigating political conflict in any setting.
February 05, 2025
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Is Your Job Hazardous to Your Health?
If we care about our health, then we need to reconsider the way we work.
January 31, 2025
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What Would You Do to Get Ahead? Depends on Why You Want to Get Ahead.
Ambition is a predictor of success. Yet the motives behind it can lead to unethical behavior.
January 29, 2025
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Short Takes: Breaking Barriers with Heavy Machinery
One woman’s quest to make India less dependent on machinery imports while breaking down a few gender barriers in the process.
January 28, 2025
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If/Then Returns: New Episodes Debut February 5th
Big questions, bold ideas: Stanford GSB’s podcast is back for a second season.
January 21, 2025
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The Paris Climate Deal Gives Countries Options. Leaving Isn’t Meant to Be One.
The 2015 climate pact was designed to win global support. Now the Trump administration is walking away — again.
January 15, 2025
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Don’t Confuse Ambition With Effective Leadership
People who see themselves as leaders often step into leadership roles — but are they any good at it?
January 15, 2025
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Young Investors’ Support for ESG Dropped Dramatically in 2024
Facing economic uncertainty, Millennial and Gen Z investors say they’re prioritizing profits over environmental and social priorities.
January 14, 2025
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How to Ease the Pain of Mass Layoffs During Recessions
Government programs to save jobs are costly. But avoiding the scarring effects of unemployment can be worth it.
January 07, 2025
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Short Takes: Building a Health(y) Business in Rural India
The business of providing health care in a remote region in India has strategic lessons for everyone, everywhere.
December 19, 2024
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Stories Sell: A Masterclass on Building Trust One Tale at a Time
An expert in sales shares her hands-on experiences and expertise on how to build trust and deliver value.
December 11, 2024
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Is a Lack of Corporate Competition Stifling the U.S. Economy?
An economist argues that regulators and naysayers are missing the real story about market concentration.
December 11, 2024
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Remote Control: How Consolidation Is Changing Local TV News
When it comes to local coverage, the big media companies buying up America’s local broadcasters aren’t on the same frequency.
December 10, 2024
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The “Least Bad” Option for Fixing New York’s Traffic Woes
A couple of economists have some suggestions for improving the Big Apple’s rollout of congestion pricing.
December 06, 2024
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Securing Seed Capital: Can You Pass the Napkin Test?
A leading venture capitalist in Africa shares universal advice on how savvy founders can impress potential funders.
December 05, 2024
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11 of Our Favorite Stories About Careers and Success From 2024
Want to become a better negotiator, facilitator, networker, or leader? Read on.
December 05, 2024
Written
9 Stories About AI for Your Holiday Reading List
You can’t spell “holidays” without AI.