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April 18, 2012
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Peter DeMarzo: What Do Managers Do With Bad News?
A new study shows executives are quick to report good news — but hold the negative for a flood of bad economic news in the media.
April 17, 2012
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Research-Backed Ways to Get Out the Vote
How lessons from behavioral science could help increase turnout.
April 17, 2012
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Todd Rogers: The Psychology Around Voter Turnout
Researchers applying psychology to the realm of politics are finding that giving voters a few strategic nudges can push far more people in the direction of polls on election day.
April 13, 2012
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Why Feelings of Guilt May Signal Leadership Potential
Stanford GSB researchers find that how people respond to mistakes can be a "clue to who they are."
March 21, 2012
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Eric Schlosser: In the Food Wars, Don't Forget Low Income People
The "Food Inc." filmmaker and author suggests critics of today's industrial food system should focus more on social justice.
March 21, 2012
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Gearing Up for a Fight, or Retreating for a Treat?
Research explores why some conflicts make you angry, and others make you energized.
March 20, 2012
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Behavior Lessons for Leadership and Teamwork
Body language is critical to your effectiveness in working with other people, says social psychology researcher Deborah Gruenfeld.
March 19, 2012
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Field Research as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation
Researchers share results and ideas for tackling extreme poverty through innovations in institutions, management, and technology
March 14, 2012
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How Big Data is Going to Change Entrepreneurship
At the 2012 Conference on Entrepreneurship, executives from three startups explore the rise of big data and the size of the opportunity
March 08, 2012
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The Role of "Repo" in the Financial Crisis
Researchers look at the effect of banks' off-balance-sheet collateralization of commercial paper in the recent financial crisis.
March 02, 2012
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David Brady Forecasts the 2012 Election at D.C. Alumni Event
Professor David Brady explained to an alumni audience how the “Guns and Butter” model of predicting elections tells just part of the story.
March 01, 2012
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Frank Flynn: Gratitude, the Gift that Keeps on Giving
Research findings suggest that when helpers are thanked for their efforts, the resulting sense of being socially valued is critical in encouraging them to provide more help in the future.
March 01, 2012
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Laurent Demuynck: Changing Lives through Farming in Rwanda
An entrepreneur hopes to increase the yield of mushrooms for Rwandan farmers to make them a staple in the country.
February 29, 2012
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West Bank Program for Children Takes Holistic Approach
An investment banker looks to build a sustainable model for alleviating poverty in a Middle East village.
February 24, 2012
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How Entrepreneurs Can Get Rest — and Have Fun
Kleiner Perkins' Chi-Hua Chien discusses Facebook, the future of mobile, and the one-and-only reason to start a new company.
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.