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September 18, 2017
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Is Capitalism Killing America?
Young & Rubicam Chairman Emeritus Peter Georgescu says it’s time to end the era of shareholder primacy.
September 15, 2017
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Philip Knight: “For an Entrepreneur, Every Day Is a Crisis”
The co-founder of Nike discusses the business challenge that almost sank his company, and the charitable causes that make a difference.
September 14, 2017
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The Lingering Impact of Promotional Price Cuts
Today’s big discounts make tomorrow’s consumers more likely to respond to deals — even small ones.
September 12, 2017
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Immigrant Protections Improve Children’s Mental Health
Research shows DACA has significantly reduced the number of anxiety disorders among immigrant families.
September 12, 2017
Written
Work With a Jerk? Here’s How To Survive
A professor shows how to recognize (and deal with) toxic people.
September 08, 2017
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Beware of Workplace Policies That Kill Motivation
Research explains why and how brevity often beats specificity in employee contracts.
September 05, 2017
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Rethinking Hierarchy in the Workplace
Flat structures, research shows, can create more functional teams.
August 31, 2017
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How Word Choice Can Cultivate Optimism and Improve Health
Using the right language during crises improves patients’ chances of recovery.
August 30, 2017
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How a Marketing Tool Can Help Cancer Patients Make Better Treatment Choices
Using consumer preferences and big data to analyze treatment options can create value for all.
August 29, 2017
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Want to Feel More at Peace About a Decision? Stop Dwelling on the Negatives
You may think you’re weighing the pros and cons equally, but you’re probably not.
August 23, 2017
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Why Aren’t More Americans Ditching Their Cigarettes?
A Stanford study finds that people understand smoking can lead to deadly diseases like lung cancer, but many underestimate those risks.
August 22, 2017
Video
Achieving Balance In Work and Life
The constant pull between career and family is stressing us out. Professor of Economics Myra Strober says it doesn’t have to be that way.
August 21, 2017
Written
What Does the Word “Intelligence” Really Mean?
Stanford GSB professors suggest a reading list of articles and books related to the concept.
August 17, 2017
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Shirzad Chamine: Five Strategies to Challenge Negative Thoughts
Break out of this self-destructive habit to become more productive in work and life.
August 14, 2017
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Anat Admati: Mythbusting Four Popular Excuses for Failed Financial Regulations
A Stanford professor skewers a few fallacies often advanced by politicians and regulators.
August 14, 2017
Audio
Michal Kosinski Shares His Vision of a World without Privacy
Should your digital footprint be public?
August 09, 2017
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How Digital Nervous Systems Can Raise Your Organizational IQ
As technology accelerates the flow of information, businesses have a new role model: computer networks.
August 07, 2017
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Why Hospital ER Wait Times Are Often Wrong
Research shows how to improve a system that doesn’t work.
August 03, 2017
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Guardians of Low Earth Orbit
A Stanford entrepreneur is helping the fast-growing commercial space industry navigate a zero-gravity obstacle course.
August 03, 2017
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Pizza Over Privacy? A Paradox of the Digital Age
Consumers choose convenience over protection.
July 31, 2017
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Jane Chen: Be Courageous Because You Will Fail
The CEO of Embrace Innovations explains the most important skill for a successful entrepreneur.
July 28, 2017
Video
The Case for National Childcare
Professor Emerita Myra Strober on why subsidized childcare would benefit us all.
July 25, 2017
Written
How to Stop White-Collar Crime
A federal judge says fear of prison is the best way to deter bad behavior.
July 24, 2017
Written
In the Energy Revolution, a Giant Changes Course
How massive energy company Engie is overhauling its culture and strategy.