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August 16, 2012
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Baba Shiv: What Is the Path To Increased Innovation?
The simple things your brain needs to perform at its creative best.
August 01, 2012
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Building Organizations That Work
New research shows we sometimes prefer hierarchical relationships over equal ones.
July 27, 2012
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Francis Flynn: Why Do People Give Things Away to Strangers?
In his quarterly column, a scholar examines the social value of no-cash exchanges on Freecycle and Craigslist.
July 24, 2012
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Greening Taiwan’s Cities
A key player in creating Taiwan’s semiconductor industry explains the role of technology in improving energy efficiency.
July 24, 2012
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Health Care: The Benefits of Human-centric Design
Stanford GSB students explore simple, low-cost modifications to existing processes that reduce costs while improving outcomes
July 16, 2012
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The Energy Industry: Changing the Balance of Power
Former U.S. Defense Secretary William Perry joins the head of the U.S-China Energy Forum to explain why shale gas may be a game changer.
July 13, 2012
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Jennifer Aaker: How to Feel Like You Have More Time
New research shows that experiencing moments of awe can change perceptions of our most valued commodity.
July 09, 2012
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When Pronouns Get Personal
Research shows that the little word 'we' can make a big difference in attitudes toward brands.
June 21, 2012
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Zakary Tormala: The Power of Potential
A series of studies shows that mere promise impresses more than actual achievement.
June 06, 2012
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Big Business in Bhutan: How the Humble Hazelnut Could Help Bhutan
Stanford graduates Daniel Spitzer and Justin Finnegan aim to help Bhutan farmers boost their income by growing hazelnuts.
June 06, 2012
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Solar Power’s Bright Future
A conversation with Stefan Reichelstein on the economics of solar power.
May 31, 2012
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Heroes and History: Lessons for Leadership from Tolstoy's War and Peace
Professor Emeritus James March takes a look at the lessons of Tolstoy’s War and Peace for leadership, examining the limitations of heroic visions of leaders that Tolstoy exposed.
May 29, 2012
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Innovation: Using Paralegals for Grassroots Justice
Nonprofit Namati brings legal resources to countries around the world that are short on courts and lawyers.
May 25, 2012
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How Technology Can Improve Health Care
Abbott's John Capek discusses health care device regulation, transparency, and the critical relationship between physicians and their patients.
May 24, 2012
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Bill Frist: Spurring Health Care Innovation
A conversation with the surgeon and former Senate majority leader about reducing waste, areas ripe for investment, and the Affordable Care Act.
May 24, 2012
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Condoleezza Rice: Managing Global Transitions
The former secretary of state discusses political power in Russia, social stability in China, “the most surprising place in the world.”
May 24, 2012
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A Fresh Look at Renewable Power
Jeffrey Ball, at the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, says it's time for the world's approach to renewables to "grow up."
May 24, 2012
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Stanford Psychologists Examine How Race Affects Juvenile Sentencing
As the Supreme Court considers whether to further limit sentences given to juveniles, new research by Stanford psychologists shows how an offender’s race shifts people’s support for severe punishment.
May 21, 2012
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The Road to Healthier Habits
Research shows that bolstering people's sense of well-being can motivate them to slim down or exercise more.
May 18, 2012
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Darrell Duffie: Managing Risk of Credit Default Swaps
A Stanford research team proposes changes to control investor exposure to sovereign default risk.
May 18, 2012
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Tony Blair: A New Approach in Africa
The former British Prime Minister discusses the partnerships that could alleviate poverty and reduce the need for foreign aid.
May 14, 2012
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Defusing a Ticking Time Bomb of Debt
Why bankers like leverage — and what that could mean for the global financial system.
May 14, 2012
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Navigating Through Conflict
Gayle Lemmon discusses how entrepreneurs conduct business in some of the world's most difficult and dangerous environments.
May 09, 2012
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Can Research and Teaching Help Alleviate Poverty?
A group of scholars, students, and business and nonprofit leaders say yes, but it requires "a thoughtful, systemic approach."