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November 16, 2016
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Why Doctors Can Be Good at Inventing But Bad for Innovation
A study shows why medical startups need top executives who are skilled at turning ideas into products.
November 15, 2016
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What’s Behind America’s Elder Care Crisis
Long-term care can be ruinously expensive, and the odds of needing it are high. So why don’t seniors buy insurance to cover it?
November 14, 2016
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Inside Sports Management
How executives make the tough calls in a demanding industry.
November 11, 2016
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Is Ambivalence Healthy? Researchers Have Mixed Feelings
It can ease the pain when you lose but backfire when you win.
November 09, 2016
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Are Consumers Turned Off by Too Many Choices? Not Yet.
A Stanford researcher disputes the theory of “choice overload.”
November 07, 2016
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How Bankers with Political Connections Benefited from TARP
Researchers find connected bankers benefited by trading shares in their banks before government cash infusions.
November 03, 2016
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John Donahoe: Dump the Myth of the High Achiever
The former CEO of eBay encourages students to build a life outside of work and find creative solutions to problems.
October 31, 2016
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How Big Brands Can Cultivate Ethical Suppliers
To ensure that contract manufacturers act responsibly, employ a mix of strategies — and don’t skimp.
October 26, 2016
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The Latest Advice for Post-Disaster Therapy: Have Fun
Researchers use phone records to measure the “hedonic behavior” of earthquake victims.
October 24, 2016
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The Economic Upside of Fast-Tracking Refugee Asylum Claims
New research examines the role of wait times on asylum-seekers’ job prospects and ability to integrate.
October 19, 2016
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The Risky Business of Legalized Cannabis
Sanctioned financing is tricky in an industry that’s long been illicit.
October 17, 2016
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Saving the Future of Residential Solar Installations
Stanford researchers weigh in on a contentious debate around changes to an important renewable energy incentive.
October 14, 2016
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Three Problems with Top-Down Teams (and How to Fix Them)
A researcher shows how to encourage participation, influence, and even conflict.
October 12, 2016
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A Better Way to Defuse Racial Discrimination
Research shows why understanding the source of discrimination matters.
October 11, 2016
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A Chinese Entrepreneur Builds a Bridge to the U.S. Through Language
How a speech-recognition app is using big data and AI to foster a bilingual culture.
October 11, 2016
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Predictive Data Can Reduce Emergency Room Wait Times
Anticipating ER traffic jams before they begin can save lives.
October 06, 2016
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A Data-Driven Guide to Becoming an Effective Boss
A good boss shares a vision, teaches well, and helps employees meet their career goals.
October 04, 2016
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Authenticity Can Help LGBTQ Leaders Be More Effective
Being open about who you are can help you succeed.
September 30, 2016
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Election 2016: An Odd Blip or a Fundamental Shift in American Politics?
A Stanford scholar examines how we got to Trump and Clinton, who will likely win, and what it means for our future.
September 28, 2016
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Beware the Little-Known “Spillover” Effect of Online Ads
Companies that advertise hoping to boost sales may unknowingly help their competitors.
September 26, 2016
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10 Tips For Giving Effective Virtual Presentations
What to know before you go live.
September 20, 2016
Written
Lean Startup and Design Thinking: Getting the Best Out of Both
How to create a customer-centric venture.
September 19, 2016
Written
The Power of Realistic Expectations
Research shows a way to close a key achievement gap.
September 15, 2016
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Why Are Law Firms Failing on Diversity?
A new study finds that the trend toward external hiring may be partly to blame.