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July 31, 2013
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David Larcker: “Lonely at the Top” Resonates for Most CEOs
Nearly two-thirds of CEOs do not receive outside leadership advice, but nearly all want it.
July 24, 2013
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David Larcker: Regulations Are No Quick Fix for Corporate Failures
In their latest book, corporate governance experts assess which governance practices really work.
July 23, 2013
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Neil Malhotra: Having Sisters Makes Men More Likely to Be Republican
Research suggests that childhood inexperience with household chores may help shape political views.
July 23, 2013
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Uzma Khan: Making Hard Choices Easier for Customers
Catchy phrases aren’t always the best way to help potential customers make decisions.
July 16, 2013
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Joel Peterson: What Are the Most Common Hiring Mistakes?
The Stanford GSB lecturer and chairman of JetBlue airlines explains how to bring the best people on board.
July 09, 2013
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Research: Big Investors May Still Be Too Parochial
Institutional investors often favor deals close to home — even though it can cost them dearly.
July 03, 2013
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Jennifer Aaker: The Seven Deadly Sins of Storytelling
A Stanford GSB professor of marketing explains why engaging your audience is key to success.
June 27, 2013
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Pooja Sankar: Using Technology to Remove Barriers
An entrepreneur launches the Piazza social learning website to reduce students' isolation.
June 25, 2013
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Andy Rachleff: Democratizing the Investment Business
A former venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and Stanford GSB lecturer explains how to build a great company.
June 25, 2013
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Eric Pooley: In Antarctica, an Up-Close Look at Climate Change
On a trip to the continent, students and business leaders explore the impact of warming, and potential solutions.
June 21, 2013
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Kirk Hawkins: Icon Aircraft and the “Beauty of Flight”
As changes in aviation open the skies to more recreational pilots, an entrepreneur takes a “textbook startup opportunity” and flies with it.
June 21, 2013
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Laura Weidman Powers: Opening Doors for Minorities in Technology
Just one in 14 tech employees in Silicon Valley is Black or Latino. Code2040 is working to change that.
June 21, 2013
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Peter Mondavi Jr.: "It All Flows from the Vineyard"
Each season presents Napa's oldest winery with a chance for spectacular success — and its own particular challenges.
June 19, 2013
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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma: Ideas & Technology Can Change the World
Ma discussed why embracing change is critical for global leaders managing the fast turnover of technology.
June 12, 2013
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Frank Flynn: Innovative Therapy for Teen Depression
This column takes a look at an innovative therapy for one of our society’s most serious problems: teen depression.
June 10, 2013
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Beth Gerstein: Making a Profit with Ethically Sourced Diamonds
The cofounder of online jewelry retailer Brilliant Earth explains how she built her business.
June 10, 2013
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Enrico Moretti: The Geography of Jobs
Why are some places more prosperous than others? A scholar explores the “brain hubs” phenomenon.
June 10, 2013
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The Psychology of Kindness in the Workplace
Scholars explain why a culture of caring and compassion must be cultivated.
June 07, 2013
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Jeffrey Ball: China’s Solar-Panel Boom and Bust
How a mad dash into a burgeoning sector turned into a scramble for support.
June 07, 2013
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Companies Emphasize the Environment Over Employees
A professor of organizational behavior argues that “human sustainability” may pay off too.
June 04, 2013
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Lawrence Wein: Childhood Obesity Screening May Not Be That Useful
A new study explains why.
June 03, 2013
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Ian Kazi Shakil: Building a Business from Google Glass
The cofounder of health IT company Augmedix believes in building relationships, seizing the moment, and turning big business on its ear.
May 31, 2013
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Charles O’Reilly: Why Some Companies Seem to Last Forever
The survivors can both manage existing business lines and prepare for change.
May 31, 2013
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Myra Strober: How the Workplace Works — or Doesn't — for Families
We've made progress, says the economist, but the system and potential role models still sometimes fail us.