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July 10, 2024
Audio
Communication Tips from the Classroom and Around the World
In this 150th episode, Matt Abrahams, Shawon Jackson, and podcast listeners discuss their favorite pieces of communication advice.
July 09, 2024
Video
Class Takeaways — How to Run a Meeting Effectively
Five lessons in five minutes: Lecturer Matt Abrahams shares what it takes to be a more confident, connected, and clear facilitator.
July 09, 2024
Written
Why the Experts Should Answer to the Amateurs
We need specialists to solve hard problems. But they need to be accountable to non-experts, says Jonathan Bendor.
July 02, 2024
Audio
Expanding Globally: A Masterclass with Steve Ciesinski
Stanford GSB lecturer in entrepreneurship Steve Ciesinski shares insights on how to have fun and success scaling your company.
July 01, 2024
Written
New Data on the Quality of ESG Audits Catches Regulators’ Attention
A closer look at ESG verification is influencing the debate over requiring corporations to report their carbon emissions.
June 27, 2024
Written
How the Apparel Industry Could Refashion Itself with Sustainability in Mind
From disposable styles to fossil-fueled fabrics, our clothes are ready for a makeover.
June 26, 2024
Written
A Low-Tech, Inexpensive Way to Convince Politicians to Debate Each Other
An experiment in Sierra Leone finds that if you build a debate platform, candidates will come.
June 26, 2024
Audio
Who Wants to Run? Incentivizing Better Participation in Politics
If we want a healthy democracy, then we need to create the right incentives.
June 25, 2024
Audio
Conviction and Compassion: How to Have Hard Conversations
In this episode, Irv Grousbeck shares how to navigate hard conversations with conviction and compassion.
June 21, 2024
Written
Influencers Want Brands’ Sponsorship, But Not Their Rules
A look inside influencers’ endorsement deals shows the tension between authenticity and creative control.
June 17, 2024
Written
Why Advertisers Pay More to Reach Viewers Who Watch Less
When targeting viewers on TV or online, some eyeballs are more valuable than others.
June 12, 2024
Audio
Invisible Matchmakers: How Algorithms Pair People with Opportunities
If we want to get fair outcomes, then we need to build fairness into algorithms.
June 12, 2024
Written
When Companies Announce Earnings Surprises, Locals Reach for Their Pocketbooks
Unexpected news about a company’s profits can have a big impact on people who live near its HQ.
June 11, 2024
Audio
Co-Intelligence: An AI Masterclass with Ethan Mollick
Wharton professor and author Ethan Mollick shares insights on how AI can revolutionize work and life.
June 05, 2024
Written
Your Summer 2024 Podcast Playlist
Dive into these thought-provoking, research-driven, and leadership-inspired podcast episodes.
May 29, 2024
Written
At What Point Do We Decide AI’s Risks Outweigh Its Promise?
An economist takes a closer look at the two sides of advanced artificial intelligence: unprecedented growth and existential risk.
May 29, 2024
Audio
Communicating Through Conflict: How to Get Along with Anyone
In this episode, Amy Gallo shares how disagreements, if reframed, can lead to more productive outcomes.
May 29, 2024
Audio
Money Talks: Understanding the Language of Business
If we want to make more empowered decisions, then we need to care about accounting.
May 21, 2024
Audio
Africa’s Economic Horizon: A Conversation with Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey Africa
Chairman of McKinsey Africa discusses Africa’s economic future — the changes, challenges, and opportunities born from digital transformation.
May 21, 2024
Audio
The Art of Saying No: How Closing the Wrong Doors Helps You Open the Right Ones
In this episode, Ilya Strebulaev shares how a venture capitalist’s mindset can help us make better decisions.
May 20, 2024
Written
In a Polarized World, an Open Mind Can Hurt Your Reputation
Americans say they value open-mindedness — until their political allies listen to what the other side is saying.
May 17, 2024
Audio
Power, Culture, Persuasion, and the Self: Communication Insights from Stanford GSB Faculty
Marketing and organizational behavior professors share how their recent research applies to communication.
May 15, 2024
Written
“AI Will Be as Common in Healthcare as the Stethoscope.”
Dr. Robert Pearl believes tools like ChatGPT will make patients healthier, providers happier, and medical bills smaller.
May 15, 2024
Audio
Leading With Values: When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
If we create good institutions, then we can live up to our good intentions.