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January 12, 2016
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Marcelo Camberos: “Think Critically and Independently”
How online personalities influence buying decisions.
January 11, 2016
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How the World Bank President Plans to Eradicate Poverty by 2030
Jim Yong Kim talks about how audacious goals bring real change.
January 07, 2016
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Jessica Jackley: Tapping Into the Inner Entrepreneur
A new book offers a candid look at the startup life.
January 06, 2016
Video
Jennifer Aaker: Why It Matters to Have Purpose in Your Life
People work harder if they feel that what they are doing has meaning.
January 05, 2016
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Facing Acquisition? Your Good Accounting May Be a Liability
Research shows that financial disclosures benefit buyers at the target’s shareholders' expense.
December 19, 2015
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A Look Back at 2015
Explore Stanford Business stories from 2015, including pieces on technology, finance, and work-life balance.
December 16, 2015
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Jennifer Aaker: How to Use Humor to Improve Creativity
Humor can get you through long lines at Disneyland and a bad day at work.
December 15, 2015
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Nine Business Books to Read in 2016
Reading recommendations from alumni entrepreneurs.
December 15, 2015
Video
What’s the Next Big Thing?
Which new tech opportunities have Silicon Valley buzzing? Six insiders tell the rest of us what they think the future holds.
December 14, 2015
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Nine Popular Business Videos of 2015
Faculty, alumni, and guest speakers share insights on leadership, innovation, and more.
December 10, 2015
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Jennifer Aaker: Capturing the Power of Empathy
Why product designers should put themselves in the shoes of their consumers.
December 09, 2015
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Seven Lessons on Investing in China’s Tech Sector
Big data and e-commerce in China provide opportunities for foreign investors.
December 08, 2015
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Stefan Reichelstein: Paris May Be the Last Best Chance on Climate Change
A Stanford scholar shows why the critics are wrong.
December 03, 2015
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How to Create a Better Board of Directors
A serial board member explains why even young companies need strong directors.
November 30, 2015
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DoorDash CEO: Solving Problems of Time-Starved People
The food delivery startup looks to expand beyond the edible.
November 25, 2015
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How Our Self-Control Affects the Way We See Risk
Research shows that people with low self-control tend to underplay the negative consequences of their decisions.
November 23, 2015
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William Barnett: The Value of Fuzzy Market Categories for Entrepreneurs
Sometimes it pays to define your product market more broadly.
November 18, 2015
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Five Lessons in Leadership from Manchester United’s Former Manager
As a player, coach, and manager, Alex Ferguson learned the importance of discipline and thinking long term.
November 16, 2015
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Robb Willer: What Makes People Do Good?
How external factors pressure people to cooperate.
November 13, 2015
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Do You Have a Contrarian on Your Team?
A divergent opinion can lead to more creative and better decisions.
November 11, 2015
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Latino-Owned Business Survey Shows $1.4 Trillion Left on the Table
More Latinos are starting businesses than the general population, but they aren’t growing as large or making as much money.
November 06, 2015
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Charles Holloway: How to Create an Impactful Company
It’s not just about the product.
November 03, 2015
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A Film Explores What it Means to Be a Man
The dominant culture of masculinity in America encourages men to hide their pain.
November 02, 2015
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The Serious Side of the Donald Trump Phenomenon
Immigrant resentment has built among Americans who feel left behind.