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April 07, 2014
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Neil Malhotra: We May Not Be as Color Blind as We Think
New research shows that when it comes to dating and marriage, race still matters.
March 31, 2014
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Zakary Tormala: Mere Potential Can Be More Important Than Achievement
It's not always what you’ve done that matters, but what you just might do.
March 28, 2014
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Research: Do We Shy Away From Pivotal Calls?
A new study shows that at least one type of decision-maker — the Major League Baseball umpire — is biased when the stakes are high.
March 27, 2014
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Caroline Hu Flexer: “Solve a Problem You Personally Care About”
The cofounder of an educational games company discusses great advice, tough lessons, and why doing right by kids is key to her business.
March 26, 2014
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What Is the Relationship Between Technology and Democracy?
Condoleezza Rice and Google’s Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen discuss communication technologies, foreign policy, and geopolitics.
March 25, 2014
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Daniel McFarland: What Is the Secret to a Happy Collaboration?
A Stanford sociologist examines why workers team up with the same people again and again.
March 25, 2014
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Why the “Hot Hand” May Be Real After All
A Stanford finance professor finds that hot streaks in sports are no illusion. Economists should take heed.
March 24, 2014
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Do Workplace Hierarchies Still Matter?
A professor of organizational behavior says office power dynamics are part of our DNA.
March 24, 2014
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Michelle Obama: The Value of a Global Education
At the Stanford Center at Peking University, the First Lady discusses the value of studying abroad.
March 21, 2014
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How Do You Overcome the Hurdles in Start-Up Life?
A case explores the challenges Gregg Renfrew faced in launching her non-toxic cosmetics business – and asks you what to do next.
March 21, 2014
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Marcos Galperin: What Is the Future of E-commerce?
The founder of Latin America’s top e-commerce site discusses growth, mobile, and the biggest startup opportunity in Brazil.
March 20, 2014
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Dale Miller: Choosing a Board Seat, Advice from the Pros
Experienced board members from the Stanford community share their advice for choosing a first time board.
March 20, 2014
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John Crean: “Ethics is Number One”
The head of Sonoma Creamery discusses on-the-job lessons, big ideas, and the greatest innovation in the past decade.
March 13, 2014
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Matt Abrahams: How to Make Unforgettable Presentations
A Stanford lecturer and expert on public speaking explains how to ensure your audience remembers what they hear and see.
March 06, 2014
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David Pitt-Watson: Entrepreneurship Is a Basic Freedom
The cofounder of Hermes Focus Asset Management discusses the value of tolerance, the difficulties of resilience, and the downside of aid.
March 04, 2014
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How ICON Aircraft Developed an Airplane for Everyday Consumers
A Stanford GSB alumnus tells the story behind his company’s easy-to-fly, two-person plane.
March 04, 2014
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Marc Andreessen: People with Courage are Determined to Succeed
The Andreessen Horowitz cofounder explains why his team is biased toward people who never give up.
March 04, 2014
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Matt Abrahams: Presentations and the Art of the Graceful Recovery
A Stanford lecturer and expert on public speaking explains what to do when memory fails.
March 04, 2014
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The Impact of Technology on Diplomacy
Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen of Google explore how technological tools will change privacy, security, and terrorism.
March 03, 2014
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Harikesh Nair: “The Promise of the Big Data Revolution”
A marketing professor uses analytics to help improve the bottom line at a Las Vegas gaming company.
February 28, 2014
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Saumitra Jha: Is There an Economic Solution to Ethnic Violence?
A political economist explores how commerce can help promote peace.
February 27, 2014
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Dale Miller: Why Go Nonprofit?
Dale Miller brings the expertise and experience of Stanford GSB faculty and alumni to consider the question, “Is nonprofit passé or overlooked?”
February 27, 2014
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Frank Flynn: What Makes a Happy vs. Meaningful Life?
Professor Frank Flynn looks at the difference between “happiness” and “meaning” in life –– and how these two concepts relate to being prosocial.
February 26, 2014
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Matt Abrahams: How Do You Make a Memorable Presentation?
A Stanford lecturer and expert on public speaking explains how to manage anxiety and deliver a smooth presentation.