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May 07, 2014
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Researchers: What Is the Value of Imagery in Marketing?
A group of scholars show why what you see isn’t always what you get.
May 05, 2014
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Mohsen Bayati: How Decision Software Can Improve Health Care
A scholar shows how data analysis can help lower patients’ risk of hospital readmission.
May 02, 2014
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Kostas Bimpikis: Are Global Supply Networks Too Interconnected?
How a company’s effort to decentralize its supply chain can increase risk of disruption.
May 01, 2014
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Evan Reas: “Do The Most Impactful Thing Every Single Day.”
The cofounder of mobile social app Circle discussed the high-impact life, and the value of strong mentors.
May 01, 2014
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Hau Lee: A Surprising Formula for Improved Supply Chain Performance
Responsible supply chain practices are associated with lower operating costs and improved overall performance.
May 01, 2014
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Think ID Theft Is a Problem Here? Try Protecting One Billion People
A Stanford professor scrutinizes India’s epic biometric program.
April 30, 2014
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The Quotable Oprah Winfrey
The TV star shares her views on failure, luck, and what her own Lean In-style book would be called.
April 30, 2014
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What Makes Some Products Indispensable?
A writer and lecturer explains how one of the most popular Bible apps in the world is engineered to be habit-forming.
April 29, 2014
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One Unconventional Approach Deserves Another: Funding Social Change Through Private Investment
Jake Harriman,’08, explains how rejecting conventional wisdom about financing a nonprofit helped him turn his vision into a real intervention.
April 28, 2014
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Five Key Trends That Are Driving the Business of Sports
Some of the sports world’s top business leaders shared their insights at Stanford GSB’s inaugural Sports Innovation Conference.
April 25, 2014
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Adrian Li: "There Is No Better Time Than Now"
The founder of restaurant-discovery tool Qraved discusses his greatest achievements and what matters most in business.
April 25, 2014
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Oprah Winfrey: “Align Your Personality With Your Purpose”
The former talk show star offers career and life advice at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
April 25, 2014
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Ori Brafman: Does Your Business Hire Enough “Unusual Suspects”?
A Stanford GSB alumnus explains how chaos theory can help video game companies, hospitals, and the U.S. military.
April 24, 2014
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Anat Admati: The Economist Who Said “The Bankers Have No Clothes”
Recently named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people, the Stanford professor discusses her impact on global finance.
April 24, 2014
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MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga on Taking Risks in Your Life and Career
The payments technology executive discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who think differently than you.
April 21, 2014
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Researchers: Does Breaking Bread Help Make a Negotiation a Success?
Deals over lunch may be tasty, but here’s why they’re not always smart.
April 17, 2014
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Catalina Girald: "I Want to Change Women's Lives."
The founder of lingerie company Naja discusses startup life, following her instincts, and the Art of War.
April 16, 2014
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Balaji Prabhakar: “Doesn’t Anybody Care About This Traffic?!”
A computer network designer takes on commute-hour gridlock in three countries.
April 16, 2014
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Researchers: How Polarized Are U.S. Voters?
A pair of sociologists finds the answer — and uncovers political subcultures in the process.
April 15, 2014
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Gen. Stanley McChrystal: Adapt to Win in the 21st Century
In a Stanford GSB presentation, the retired general explains how to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.
April 15, 2014
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John Browne: Technology Is Redrawing the Global Energy Map
The former CEO of BP discusses climate change, fracking, and fossil fuel abundance.
April 11, 2014
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Brian Spaly: “Don't Chase Waterfalls or Unicorns.”
The founder of Trunk Club discusses shopping for men, on-the-job challenges, and his greatest achievement.
April 11, 2014
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Researchers: A Few Bad Hair Days Can Change Your Life
New research explores how your feelings about how you look affect how you behave.
April 10, 2014
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How the Boston Marathon Bombing Inspired a New Life Path
An alumna of Stanford Graduate School of Business finds lessons in life and business after last year's tragedy.