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April 14, 2015
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Conquering Complexity With Simple Rules
A Stanford professor offers a better way to make decisions.
April 10, 2015
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Earthquakes President Dave Kaval: How Major League Soccer Is Like a Silicon Valley Startup
Stanford GSB alumnus talks new trends in wearables and the big data revolution.
April 09, 2015
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The Skills That Make Entrepreneurs Extraordinary
An author finds what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
April 06, 2015
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Patrick Dillingham and Sean Koffel: “Do What You Love and What You’re Good At”
The cofounders of Windy Hill Spirits discuss entrepreneurship, career management, and the best advice they’ve ever received.
April 02, 2015
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Scotty McLennan: The Benefits of Mixing Spirituality With Work
Stanford’s former Dean for Religious Life says there’s no need to check your religion at the door on Monday.
April 01, 2015
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Itamar Simonson: What Makes People Collect Things?
A marketing professor explores the world of collectibles and consumer motivation.
April 01, 2015
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Mark Leslie: “The Key to Enduring Growth Is Strategic Transformation”
A lecturer in management shows why only a select few companies manage to extend their lives decades beyond the competition.
March 31, 2015
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Neil Malhotra: How Politicians Change Their Message to Appeal to Constituents
A Stanford professor of political economy dissects an elemental political instinct.
March 30, 2015
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Paul Oyer: Just How Important Is Previous Experience in the Job Hunt?
Larger, more prestigious firms are more likely to take a chance on you.
March 27, 2015
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Benoît Monin: Moral Stigma Spreads Down From Top Brass
A CEO’s ethical transgressions can harm the careers of subordinates.
March 27, 2015
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David Kreps: Choice, Dynamic Choice, and Behavioral Economics
An economist explains why “rational choice” is sometimes irrational.
March 26, 2015
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Negotiating the Big Deal: Cooperation Can Beat Confrontation
A scholar says being ambitious doesn’t necessarily mean being aggressive.
March 24, 2015
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Back to the Future: Do Banks Really Learn from Long-Term Relationships?
A pair of economists examine whether banks acquire any special wisdom from repeat borrowers.
March 23, 2015
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Walmart CEO: Waiting for Consensus “Can Kill You”
Head of world’s largest company discusses making decisions and knowing when to admit failure.
March 19, 2015
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Power (and How to Get More of It)
A professor of organizational behavior describes how you can increase your influence at work.
March 18, 2015
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How a Bit of Play Might Lead to Better Work
The CEO of Badgeville says companies that “gamify” their workplaces could see more engagement and productivity.
March 18, 2015
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Renee Bowen: How a Twist to Mandatory Spending Could Reduce Gridlock
A Stanford economist shows how warring political parties could get better results by building some flexibility into mandatory spending programs.
March 17, 2015
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Neil Malhotra: Debunking the Myth of the Liberal Supreme Court
A political economist looks at the relationship between public opinion and the high court.
March 16, 2015
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Ann Scott-Plante: “My Advice Is to Just Take the Leap”
A cofounder of Wello says entrepreneurs need the confidence to be comfortable with uncertainty.
March 16, 2015
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Leslie Silverglide: “You Have to Embrace Ambiguity and Love Suspense”
A cofounder of Wello says entrepreneurs should create an environment where people are encouraged to grow.
March 11, 2015
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How to Preserve a Startup Culture as a Company Grows
The intense atmosphere at startups can make conflicts difficult to resolve.
March 11, 2015
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Renee Bowen: How Voters Can Beat Special Interest Groups
More protests and political competition help, but surprisingly, so does elected officials’ salaries.
March 10, 2015
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What We Can Learn from Ancient Athens’ Manufacturing Industry
A former vice president at Boston Consulting Group analyzes an ancient sector and how it parallels changes in today’s economy.
March 02, 2015
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Matt Abrahams: Tips and Techniques for More Confident and Compelling Presentations
A Stanford lecturer explains key ways you can better plan, practice, and present your next talk.