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August 07, 2014
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Bill Reichert: A Venture Capitalist Offers Tips for Pitching Your Start-Up
The founder of Garage Technology Ventures says grabbing the attention of investors requires crafting a succinct and compelling story.
August 06, 2014
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Case Study: Overcoming the Hurdles of Start-Up Life
A cosmetics company CEO faces a tough choice as her team members disagree.
August 04, 2014
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Frank Flynn: Does Status Affect How You Help Others?
Researchers find that the perceived status of those in need can be an important factor in determining how we help.
August 04, 2014
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Peter DeMarzo: Some Corporate Crises Require Big Executive Bonuses
Big bonuses tempt executives to gamble with company money, but they may make sense for a company in crisis.
July 31, 2014
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Roderick Kramer: How to Avoid Paranoia in the Workplace
A social psychologist explains why our brains sometimes jump to irrational, distrusting conclusions about leaders and organizations.
July 30, 2014
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Kenneth “Hap” Klopp: “Focus on Value, Not Price”
The former head of the North Face discusses brands, teams, and a key insight from Buckminster Fuller.
July 25, 2014
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Matt Abrahams: A Good Question Can Be the Key to a Successful Presentation
A Stanford GSB lecturer and expert on public speaking explains how you can become a more compelling and confident presenter by asking – not telling – in the right situations.
July 24, 2014
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Carlos Brito: “You Have to Treat People in Different Ways”
Anheuser-Busch CEO says a people-friendly company is a successful company.
July 23, 2014
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Chris Tonetti: An Economist Shows How Imitation Can Sometimes Beat Innovation
Technical innovation makes more sense for some countries and companies than others.
July 15, 2014
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Glenn Carroll: How Did Hong Kong’s Transition Affect Entrepreneurship?
New research says start-up activity declined after the handover, compared to what it should have been had things remained the same.
July 14, 2014
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Charles O’Reilly: Narcissists Get Paid More Than You Do
New research explores why some CEOs have such big salaries.
July 11, 2014
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Jennifer Aaker: How to Make Yourself Happy
New research shows one big reason to be nice to others.
July 09, 2014
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Carlos Ghosn: Five Percent of the Challenge Is the Strategy. Ninety-five Percent Is the Execution
The head of Renault-Nissan discusses the challenges of being a business leader in a foreign country and why adhering to cultural norms is not always the right strategy.
July 09, 2014
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Jonathan Berk: Are Mutual Fund Managers Skilled, Or Just Lucky?
Research says top managers are good at what they do, yet most investors can’t benefit from it.
July 07, 2014
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Rebecca Diamond: What is Happening to America’s Cities?
New research shows they are increasingly segregated by education.
July 03, 2014
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Ron Johnson: “It’s Not About Speed. It’s About Doing Your Best”
The former CEO of JCPenney discusses Apple, Target, and lessons learned from a 30-year career in retail.
July 02, 2014
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Charles Lee: Why Fair-Value Accounting Isn’t Fair
An accounting professor says shareholders need accountants to keep track of asset history, not to forecast future prices.
June 23, 2014
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Marc Andreessen: “We Are Biased Toward People Who Never Give Up.”
The venture capitalist discusses Silicon Valley’s changing tech landscape and why failure is overrated.
June 11, 2014
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Heidi Roizen: “Today Everything Is Relationship-Driven”
Master networker Heidi Roizen on what has changed — and what hasn’t — about professional networking in the era of social media.
June 10, 2014
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Lessons From the Roadside
In an excerpt from their new book, three economists share what they learned about small businesses in America.
June 06, 2014
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Researchers: How Do You Find the Best Private Equity Funds?
Research finds there are differences in skill among fund managers, but identifying the top funds is no easy task for investors.
June 05, 2014
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How Mindy Grossman Turned Around HSN
The CEO discusses customer service, disruption, and the bottom line.
June 03, 2014
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Glenn Carroll: The Value of Authenticity
Researchers find that when consumers assess products, they really want the real thing.
June 02, 2014
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How Successful Leaders Avoid “Social Good Fatigue”
People who choose to work in the social sector benefit from a sense of mission about their work. But how do social sector leaders sustain their motivation, commitment, and passion over the long haul?