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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.
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.