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October 25, 2012
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The Executive Social Media Gap
A new study reveals a disconnect between companies' understanding of social media and the actions they are taking to apply it to their business.
October 24, 2012
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Jeff Skoll’s Philanthropy Focuses on World’s Biggest Challenges
Jeff Skoll, one of only 20 people who’ve ever given away $1 billion, hopes to engage everyone in the planet’s survival by leveraging the power of Hollywood.
October 23, 2012
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The Message and the Medium
Research says political candidates might be better off paying for web ads than investing too heavily in TV.
October 23, 2012
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Where Hollywood Meets Beijing
One of the most powerful women in the U.S. film industry discusses her work in China.
October 17, 2012
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Rob Forbes: The Power of Simplicity
The founder of Design Within Reach and PUBLIC Bikes explains why "design makes a difference."
October 09, 2012
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Bob Moog: He Who Laughs, Lasts
The cofounder of University Games discusses two keys to success: smiles and cash flow.
October 09, 2012
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Researchers: Flexibility May Be the Key to Increased Productivity
A study reveals that working from home boosts employee happiness and productivity.
October 09, 2012
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Saumitra Jha: How Peace Can Pay
An economist shows how financial innovation can align incentives and help reduce ethnic violence.
October 02, 2012
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Alix Guerrier: “We’re Not a Teaching Tool. We’re a Teacher Tool”
A startup helps school-based teachers of math and English team up with digital instruction programs for students.
October 02, 2012
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Bruce Nevins: Want to Keep the Fizz in Your Business? Eau, Yes.
The man who brought Perrier to America on how to create and expand consumer product categories.
September 28, 2012
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Putting the Customer First
Hayagreeva Rao explains why innovation is about more than just new technology.
September 27, 2012
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Researchers: How Much Difference Does a Boss Make?
A new study finds that good middle managers add to workplace productivity.
September 25, 2012
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Helping Business Save Energy, Two Ways
How Brenden Millstein’s Carbon Lighthouse is changing the business model on corporate energy conservation and carbon offsets.
September 25, 2012
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Solving the Problem of School Bandwidth
How to increase access to high-speed networks, and finally make digital learning in public schools a reality.
September 24, 2012
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Jessica Herrin: “I Feel Like I'm in the Happiness Business”
The founder of Stella & Dot discusses leadership, emotional intelligence, and an "angel in a cowboy hat."
September 20, 2012
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Hire Missionaries, Not Mercenaries
James Gutierrez, MBA '05, discusses how he built Progreso Financiero, where he gets his best ideas, and the best advice he's ever received.
September 20, 2012
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Ilan Guttman: How Does Transparency Affect Financial Crises?
A scholar argues that panicky investor behavior stems, in part, from the heightened reluctance of managers to disclose bad news.
September 20, 2012
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Kwabena Amporful: Building Better Teachers
A new program looks to improve student outcomes in Amporful's native Ghana, and beyond, by starting at the source of success.
September 14, 2012
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Chip Conley: The Power of “Noble Experiments”
The founder of Joie de Vivre Hotels, discusses leadership, his bad first job, and the best business book he's ever read.
September 14, 2012
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Randall Bolten: "Painting with Numbers"
In a new book, a Stanford GSB alum explores how to present financials so people "get it."
September 14, 2012
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The Trouble with One at a Time
New research shows that seeing all your options at once makes you happier with the choice you make.
August 27, 2012
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The Art of the Imperfect Pitch
Professor Baba Shiv discusses how you can coax risk-averse managers to innovate.
August 22, 2012
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Technology You Can't Resist
Kelly McGonigal argues we're becoming addicted to our devices. Here's how to unplug.
August 17, 2012
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Ilya A. Strebulaev: What’s the True Cost of a Corporate Default?
A new analysis suggests that default causes a much bigger decline in a company’s total market value than is generally assumed.