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May 10, 2024
Written
Why the “Venture Mindset” Is Not Just for Tech Investors
How venture capitalists approach risk has lessons that apply beyond Silicon Valley, according to a new book.
May 09, 2024
Audio
An Invitation for Innovation: Why Creativity Is Found, Not Forced
In this podcast episode, Linda Hill shares how innovative teams communicate and collaborate their way to breakthrough.
May 03, 2024
Written
Billionaires Can’t Solve Our Problems, Says ‘Davos Man’ Author
‘New York Times’ reporter Peter Goodman discusses rising inequality and the roots of populism.
May 03, 2024
Written
How To: Reject Pitches Like a Venture Capitalist
Sometimes you need to make a quick decision and move on. A “fast rejection mindset” helps.
May 03, 2024
Written
When the Export-Import Bank Closed Up, U.S. Companies Saw Global Sales Plummet
A look back at the temporary shutdown of the export credit agency finds significant impacts on American companies.
May 02, 2024
Written
Big Investors Say They Use ESG to Reduce Risk (But Mostly Focus on the E and G)
A new survey offers a rare window into how the world’s largest institutional investors think about environmental, social, and governance priorities.
May 01, 2024
Written
Experiments Inspired by Slot Machines Promise Bigger Research Payoffs
“Multi-armed bandits” can reduce some of the uncertainty and inefficiency of A/B testing.
May 01, 2024
Written
More Time To Trade Isn’t a Good Thing for Many Retail Investors
When people picking their own stocks have fewer hours to play the market, the better their investments do.
May 01, 2024
Audio
Oh, the Humanity! How Relating to Robots May Change Us
If we want robots to be good for society, then we need to humanize them.
May 01, 2024
Written
A/B Testing Gets an Upgrade for the Digital Age
GSB researchers are pioneering experimentation methods to keep up with technology and help solve real-world challenges.
April 30, 2024
Audio
From Local Startup to Pan-African Success: The Beem Story
Real-world advice on the obstacles and opportunities of taking your business global
April 25, 2024
Audio
Jensen Huang on How to Use First-Principles Thinking to Drive Decisions
The founder and CEO of NVIDIA shares how reasoning has influenced each step of his career – from washing dishes at Denny's to being a leader in tech.
April 23, 2024
Video
Explainer: What is Carbon Reporting?
Accurate measurement is the first step toward reducing emissions.
April 23, 2024
Audio
Lose Yourself: The Secret to Finding Flow and Being Fully Present
In this podcast episode, David Melnikoff shares the secret to getting into the flow.
April 19, 2024
Written
Why Investors Throw Money at Eccentric CEOs
Nonconformist executives grab attention — and investments. But they’re not always a safe bet.
April 18, 2024
Written
New Incentives Could Save the Colorado River — and Other Threatened Waterways
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Milgrom is tackling an urgent market design problem: how to get water to those who need it most.
April 17, 2024
Audio
Cashless: Is Digital Currency the Future of Finance?
If the U.S. wants to future-proof banking, then a digital dollar could be a solution.
April 16, 2024
Audio
Get Ready for Season 4 of Grit & Growth
Meet more intrepid entrepreneurs in Season 4 of Grit & Growth.
April 16, 2024
Audio
Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication
In this episode, Graham Weaver shares why being true to yourself enables you to show up better for others.
April 15, 2024
Audio
Embracing Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work
In this podcast episode, Amy C. Edmonson outlines how leaders can foster an environment where failure is viewed as a success.
April 15, 2024
Written
Nine Stories to Get You Through Tax Season
Sorry, our professors can’t help you do your taxes. But they can help you understand taxation better.
April 11, 2024
Written
Psst — Wanna Know Why Gossip Has Evolved in Every Human Society?
Talking about other people behind their backs can be an important way of encouraging cooperation, according to a new theoretical model.
April 11, 2024
Written
Unlocking the “Iron Cage” of Corporate Conformity
A scholar of organizations looks at how the pressure to homogenize affects industries — including his own.
April 09, 2024
Audio
When Words Aren’t Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication
In this episode, Dana Carney shares the five nonverbal rules of power.