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December 03, 2018
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2018’s Most-Watched Stanford GSB Videos
Viewers sought advice from IBM’s Ginni Rometty and former CIA Director David Petraeus, as well as insights from faculty about what our emails reveal about us.
December 03, 2018
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Here’s What You Should Read over the Holidays
Seven Stanford business professors recommend their favorite books.
December 03, 2018
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Seven Most-Read Stories of 2018
From tips for career satisfaction to an economist’s stint as an Uber driver, here are the stories that caught our readers’ attention.
November 30, 2018
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Jeff Weiner: Defining Compassionate Leadership
On this podcast episode, LinkedIn’s CEO discusses the need for company values and how to prepare the workforce for the fourth industrial revolution.
November 30, 2018
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Jeffrey Katzenberg: Be Original, Be Unique, Be Risky
On this podcast episode, the former CEO of Dreamworks talks about his biggest successes, most epic failures, and bouncing back after being fired by Disney.
November 30, 2018
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Ken Frazier: Diverse Boards Create Impactful Companies
On this podcast episode, the CEO of Merck talks with students on seeking leadership opportunities that will maximize positive impact.
November 30, 2018
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Magic Johnson: Understand Your Customers and Over-Deliver
On this podcast episode, the former basketball star discusses his pivot from the court to the boardroom.
November 30, 2018
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Mitt Romney: Why You Should Have More in Your Life Than Just Work
On this podcast episode, the politician and businessman argues why self-knowledge makes for a more effective leader.
November 30, 2018
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Oprah Winfrey: Failure Is the Thing Moving You Forward
On this podcast episode, the media mogul shared her tips on leadership, philanthropy, and finding your calling.
November 30, 2018
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Rahm Emanuel: Communicate Strength, Confidence, and Optimism
The Chicago mayor talks negotiation tips and how to not lose sight of your end goals.
November 30, 2018
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Sara Blakely: Share Your Failures
In this episode of View From The Top, the podcast, the CEO of Spanx shares the value of vulnerability.
November 30, 2018
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Sheryl Sandberg: Careers Aren’t Ladders, They’re Jungle Gyms
Facebook’s COO visited Stanford Graduate School of Business and shared insights on dreaming for the long run, but planning for the short term.
November 28, 2018
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The Cost of CEO Activism
A new survey shows how Americans respond to CEOs who weigh in on controversial issues.
November 26, 2018
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Does Workplace Ageism Affect Women and Men Differently?
A new study suggests that women are perceived as less of a threat by younger colleagues.
November 20, 2018
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The Surprising Power of Small Data
More information isn’t necessarily better in health care — or business.
November 20, 2018
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Why Leaders Shouldn’t Ignore Company Culture
Should you hire the team player or the renegade?
November 19, 2018
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Shoved off the Retirement Cliff?
New research shows 40% of American retirees would prefer to be working.
November 15, 2018
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How to Design a Successful Crowdsourcing Contest
Providing regular updates to competitors during innovation contests yields better solutions faster.
November 12, 2018
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What Do Employees Really Want?
Want to scale your company? Then take good care of your best employees.
November 07, 2018
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When People Would Rather Work with Competent Jerks Than Likable Fools
When money is on the line, a new study finds, people give less weight to social warmth.
November 06, 2018
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Helping Entrepreneurs Grow Small Businesses in Emerging Markets
While most business research in the developing world focuses on finance, a Stanford professor is testing a different set of interventions: marketing.
November 02, 2018
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Risks and Rewards of the Mysterious Private Stock World
Private marketplaces are thriving as companies leverage a valuable recruitment tool.
October 31, 2018
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Investing in China: It’s Still “the Wild, Wild West”
How an uncle’s battle with cancer helped Nisa Leung become one of Asia’s most successful VCs.
October 30, 2018
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How Protests Can Swing Elections
A study shows that both liberal and conservative protests have had a real impact on U.S. House elections.