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March 01, 2010
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Kenneth Chenault: Don't Shy from Harsh Facts
The head of American Express says that, even when the news is bad, helping employees understand reality leads to success.
March 01, 2010
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People in the Minority May Know Themselves Better
Research explores why some people hold minority opinions and also seek them out.
February 15, 2010
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Let Your Personal Style Prevail Says the 2010 Porras Award Winner
Laura Sanchez, MBA ’94, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, is honored by the Hispanic Business Students Association
February 09, 2010
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Peter Gleick: The Real Cost of Water We Use
The Pacific Institute leader says California is reaching a point where water used on crops costs more in ecological damage than it provides benefits.
February 01, 2010
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Despite Costs, Outcome in Iraq Has Been Worth It Says Condoleezza Rice
Stanford GSB professor Condoleezza Rice looks back at lessons learned and consequences of Middle East policy decisions of the Bush Administration.
February 01, 2010
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Isadore Sharp: We Hire for Attitude
The Four Seasons Hotels founder says a key decision early on was firing top people who weren't motivated to serve customers above all else.
February 01, 2010
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Jennifer Aaker: Harnessing Social Media to Make a Difference
How small acts can create big change.
February 01, 2010
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Netflix Broke the Rules and Won
Research explores how the DVD rental company succeeded in a tough marketplace.
February 01, 2010
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What Happens When Consumers Stereotype Nonprofits and For-profits?
How we perceive for-profit and not-for-profit organizations can affect how both groups do business.
January 26, 2010
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John Mackey: Putting Business on a Path to Higher Consciousness
The Whole Foods CEO says a “conscious business” is one that subscribes not to the almighty dollar but to changing and improving the world.
January 01, 2010
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Carlos Ghosn: Electric Cars Are Alive and Well
The CEO of Nissan says the forthcoming Leaf will be key to his company's zero-emissions future.
January 01, 2010
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John Wolfensohn: "There Will Be a Monumental Shift of Economic Power"
The former World Bank president says that, in the next 40 years, today's leading countries will go from having 80% of the world's income to 35%.
January 01, 2010
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Spending on Happiness
Money can’t buy you love but it can buy happiness — as long as it’s money for someone else.
December 01, 2009
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Social Pressures Affect Corporate Strategy and Performance
A scholar says social pressure plays a major role in determining corporate strategy and performance.
December 01, 2009
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Why Does Movie Popcorn Cost So Much?
A marketing professor says the high price of popcorn at most movie theater concession stands actually benefits moviegoers.
November 01, 2009
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Brian Lowery: Prejudice Fuels Opposition to Obama’s Plans
Research shows that implicit racial prejudices corresponded with a reluctance to vote for Barack Obama and with opposition to his health care plan.
November 01, 2009
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Heidi Roizen: Networking Is More Than Collecting Lots of Names
The Silicon Valley master networker explains the importance of relationship building.
November 01, 2009
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John Doerr: Best Entrepreneurs Attempt the Impossible
The venture capitalist describes the importance of ambition and a thirst for knowledge in driving new ideas.
November 01, 2009
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The Right Decisions Aren't Always Easy, Says Avon's Jung
Andrea Jung stuck with a company she loved. Today, she's turning heads, as Avon's CEO. The firm is a success story in a brutal economic climate.
October 01, 2009
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Bill Browder: A Warning Against Investment in Russia
The Hermitage Capital Management founder publicly accuses the Russians of fraud and collusion in unraveling his company's $4 billion investments.
October 01, 2009
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Cost of Reducing CO2 Emissions Could Plunge
A study says the financial impact of regulating coal-fired power plants under a cap-and-trade system will be much less than previously projected.
October 01, 2009
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Nobel Laureate Sharpe: There Are No Shortcuts in Investing
Nobel Laureate William F. Sharpe explains how futile it is to read sure-thing investing books or watch the latest financial guru to find easy answers.
October 01, 2009
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Slowing Introductions of New Electronic Products Reduces E-Waste
Research says some regulations can reduce the world's mountains of devices waiting to be recycled and slow the rate of new product introductions.
September 01, 2009
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Courting So-So Customers Can Be Good for Business
Marketers lavish attention on their best customers, but it may be more cost effective to increase spending on the occasional consumer.