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March 27, 2015
Written
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
Video
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
Written
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.
February 26, 2015
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Lisa De Simone: How U.S. Companies Export Profits to Save on Taxes
A Stanford scholar examines three methods of income shifting, and why some firms benefit more than others.
February 24, 2015
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Roys Gureli: “What Matters Most Is Having a Support System”
A businesswoman from Turkey discusses the value of cofounders, empowering women, and the growth of mobile.
February 23, 2015
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Why Your Workplace Might Be Killing You
Stanford scholars identify 10 work stressors that are destroying your health.
February 20, 2015
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Why Companies No Longer Reward Loyal Employees
Repaying favors is the norm in our personal lives, but not in the workplace.
February 17, 2015
Infographic
Even the Experts are Dissatisfied with CEO Pay Disclosure
Investors say proxy statements are too long and too difficult to read.
February 17, 2015
Written
How to Write the Ideal Proxy
Stanford scholars explain what investors need in order to understand companies’ annual statements.
February 11, 2015
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Six Reasons to Rethink Aging and Retirement
Researchers at the Stanford Center on Longevity explain that what we think about mental health, exercise, and financial stability is wrong.
February 10, 2015
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How to Bring Your Spiritual Side to Work Every Day
Many successful business people integrate religion into their careers.
February 10, 2015
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Kenneth Singleton: New Research Could Give Policymakers More Tools to Foresee Economic Calamity
A better way to measure risk premiums in bond markets and, maybe, understand the links between economic activity and yields.