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May 29, 2014
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MasterCard CEO: Challenge Conventional Wisdom
The payments technology executive discusses the cash economy, staying humble, and knowing when it's time to move on.
May 29, 2014
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Researchers: How Do You Encourage Saving?
A new study shows that people who feel powerful save more money.
May 28, 2014
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Matthew O. Jackson: Can Trade Prevent War?
A new network model suggests that international trade alliances are considerably more effective than military ones at keeping the peace.
May 27, 2014
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Mary Barra: “I’m Not In a Startup, But a Start-Over”
The new head of General Motors discusses leadership, culture, and how to prepare for what you can’t control.
May 23, 2014
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Nir Halevy: How Do You Make Decisions?
New research shows that decision-makers focus on what will lead to the best possible outcome.
May 22, 2014
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Jeremy Bulow: A Better Approach to Bank “Bail-Ins”
A Stanford economist and his colleague at Oxford propose a new strategy to reduce the risk of taxpayer-funded bailouts.
May 21, 2014
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Ten Tips for Building Stronger Networks in Work and Life
How to connect to the people who matter.
May 19, 2014
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Lorenzo Zambrano: Thoughts on Business, Leadership, and Life
The Stanford GSB alumnus turned Mexico’s Cemex into a multinational powerhouse — and transformed lives along the way.
May 15, 2014
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Amir Goldberg: Cracking the Cultural Genome
Every decision we make is deeply rooted in our social identity. A researcher explains a new, networked approach to understanding our cultural traits.
May 14, 2014
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How to Make Body Language Your Superpower
Using body language effectively can help presenters better connect with their audiences.
May 12, 2014
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Craig Hanson: Great Entrepreneurs “Simply See Things Differently.”
The cofounder of a San Francisco VC firm discusses the value of listening, inspiration, and the key attribute of an entrepreneur.
May 12, 2014
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Frank Flynn: Are We Intuitively Cooperative or Selfish?
Research examines whether people are more naturally self-interested or cooperative.
May 08, 2014
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Michael Spence: China’s Rising Middle
An expert on developing economies explains how a slowing Chinese economy could be good for China — and for the rest of us.
May 08, 2014
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Ryan Caldbeck: “What Matters Is Integrity.”
The cofounder of CircleUp discusses great advice, difficult lessons, and why he became an entrepreneur.
May 07, 2014
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Lindred Greer: How Conflict Goes Viral
A scholar of organizational behavior explains how managers can contain the spread of disagreement in their team.
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.