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February 24, 2012
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Stanley McChrystal on Leading in Tough Situations
The retired four-star general discusses six ways to manage those who report to you — and influence those who don't.
February 22, 2012
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New Media Models to Shore up the Publishing Industry
At the Stanford GSB's Future of Media conference, entrepreneurs discuss subscription models, speed, and the wall between advertising and editorial.
February 22, 2012
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Salman Khan: “Keep it Simple”
The YouTube tutor and founder explains how he built a successful, free, online learning service.
February 21, 2012
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Alvaro Uribe: “I Did It Because It Was a Necessity”
The former Colombian president discusses how his tough leadership style helped him defeat guerillas and foster peace and prosperity.
February 21, 2012
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Rethinking Learning with Salman Khan
Salman Khan spoke about the history and evolution of the Khan Academy and how it is reshaping the way people learn.
February 16, 2012
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Neil Malhotra: What Does a Hollywood Blockbuster Look Like?
A study of the film industry examines discrepancies between estimated and actual box office performance.
February 13, 2012
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Eric Baker: Find the Better Way
A StubHub founder explains why ticket resale was ripe for innovation, and how he's making the business concept flourish in other countries.
February 10, 2012
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European Union Likely to Avoid Economic Disaster But Still Needs Reform
Europe's banks also need to shore up their capital, not just borrow liquidity, say three experts on international finance.
February 08, 2012
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No Easy Remedy for Symphony Orchestra “Cost Disease”
In a new book, Professor Robert Flanagan tells why symphony orchestras need multiple strategies to keep their finances from ballooning out of control.
February 07, 2012
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Fukushima Points to Need for Sharing Crisis-Management Talent
Tokyo Electric's manager of nuclear power cites the value of cross-border sharing of emergency management knowledge.
February 07, 2012
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Innovative Ideas for Sustainable Farming and Economic Growth
Mountain Hazelnuts of Bhutan aims for a triple bottom line: alleviating poverty, restoration of landscape, and gain for investors.
February 07, 2012
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USRio+2.0: Mobile Tech May Provide Solutions to World Problems
Developing country representatives and entrepreneurs discuss how technology can foster growth and improve health.
February 06, 2012
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Jared Cohen: Harnessing Social Media for Revolution and Democracy
The Google Ideas leader says online technology challenges citizens to build better societies, not just revolt against bad ones.
January 24, 2012
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Marketing 101 for Designers of Great Products
Entrepreneur Perry Klebahn tells why building a good market is as essential as building a good product.
January 24, 2012
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Mobile Banking Takes Off in Nigeria
Mobile devices are revolutionizing transaction services in Africa, similar to the way computers did in industrialized countries.
January 17, 2012
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Darrell Duffie: How Should We Interpret the Volcker Rule?
A scholar proposes alternative capital requirements for banks to eliminate potential unintended consequences of financial reform.
December 17, 2011
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Everyday Low Pricing May Not Be the Best Strategy for Supermarkets
New research looks at supermarkets’ “everyday low pricing.”
December 16, 2011
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Ian Davis: The Five Things Successful Leaders Do
The retired senior partner at McKinsey explains how these traits are more important than organizational rank.
December 15, 2011
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Baba Shiv: How Loneliness Affects Consumer Behavior
People who are lonely prefer products outside the mainstream, but only in private.
December 15, 2011
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Sally Osberg: How Social Entrepreneurs are Like Ginger Rogers
The Skoll Foundation president says they're like traditional entrepreneurs, but "do it backwards in high heels" with public sector challenges.
December 14, 2011
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Women Still Underrepresented on Corporate Boards
Women hold about 15% of Fortune 500 corporate board seats and the numbers are not growing rapidly.
December 13, 2011
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Yvon Chouinard: Patagonia’s Secret Is in its Supply Chain
The apparel company founder says they track every step to be sure there are “no unintended consequences of our actions.”
December 12, 2011
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Despite Sluggish Economy, a Bullish Outlook on Investing
Venture capitalists who spoke at Stanford said available money and billions of internet users mean long-term prospects look good.
December 11, 2011
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Matt Rothe: How the Tractor Killed the Family Farm
An alumnus who watched his family sell their Colorado farm after five generations discusses the importance of sustainability and eating smart.