The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.
David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade
The D.C. denizen reflects on his time in Jimmy Carter’s White House, recalls how he got into leveraged buyouts, and shares why he thinks you're not working hard enough if you never fail.
The GenAI Divide: Who’s Using ChatGPT to Save Time at Home
Younger, wealthier households are more likely to use AI to boost efficiency and enjoy more downtime.
How Falling Interest Rates Widened Americans’ Wealth Gap
Low interest rates fueled an asset boom that benefited the wealthy — and would amplify the hit of potential Social Security cuts on low-income retirees.
Shrinking the Fed’s Balance Sheet Is Easier Said Than Done
Darrell Duffie discusses ways to trim the central bank’s $6.7 trillion balance sheet — and potential obstacles.
Quick Study: Could AI Predict Your Next Job?
The technology behind LLMs can be adapted to forecast more than words.
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December 15, 2023
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Aicha Evans: “You Must Have the Irrational Belief That It Will Work Out”
The CEO of Zoox shares her thoughts on the company’s acquisition by Amazon, the keys to building a strong team, and the future of transportation.

December 15, 2023
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Class Takeaways — How Managers Can Think Like Economists
Five lessons in five minutes: Associate Professor Takuo Sugaya shares economic principles for better decision-making.

December 13, 2023
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Stanford GSB Faculty Share Their Holiday Reading Lists
Keep your brain warm with these book suggestions.

December 13, 2023
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Workplace Friction: How to Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder
Stanford professor and acclaimed author Bob Sutton shares insights on how to eliminate unwanted friction in your organization — starting at the top.

December 13, 2023
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Neal Mohan, MBA ’05, From CEOs to Content Creators: Be True To Yourself
The CEO of YouTube shares that, despite the power of algorithms, successful content still stems from humans and their authenticity.

December 12, 2023
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Sarah Friar, MBA ’00, On How To Make Strategic Career Risks
In this podcast episode, the CEO of Nextdoor shares her advice on leaning into life’s “zig zags.”

December 12, 2023
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On a Mission to Teach the World the Basics of Personal Finance
Annamaria Lusardi has found high rates of financial illiteracy in the U.S. and around the globe. She’s determined to turn them around.

December 12, 2023
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10 of Our Favorite Stories About Careers and Success of 2023
’Tis the season for personal and professional growth.

December 11, 2023
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Generative AI Can Boost Productivity Without Replacing Workers
The first large-scale study of a ChatGPT-like assistant in the workplace finds that it can benefit less experienced employees — and make customers happier.

December 07, 2023
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7 of Our Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2023
Communication. Power. Technology. Finance. This year’s podcast roundup has something for everyone.

December 07, 2023
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Yes “We” Can: Swapping Pronouns Can Make Messages More Persuasive
Replacing “you” with “we” can make a message less threatening — and less likely to be censored.

December 06, 2023
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What Makes Some Words More Memorable Than Others?
Machine learning brings new firepower to help answer a persistent question.

December 05, 2023
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12 of Our Favorite Research Stories of 2023
New ideas never go out of season.

December 05, 2023
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Maximizing Your Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want
In this episode, Dorie Clark shares strategies for building the personal brand you want and need.

December 05, 2023
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8 of Our Favorite Videos of 2023
Watch and learn about currency, algorithms, and reputation management.

December 04, 2023
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Class Takeaways — The Art of Negotiation
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Michele Gelfand shares what it takes to make a win-win deal.

December 04, 2023
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How the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling Played in the Court of Public Opinion
Surveys find that reversing Roe v. Wade did not shift Americans’ beliefs — but did change views of the high court’s legitimacy.

November 28, 2023
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Say It, See It: How We Create a Shared Reality Through Communication
In this podcast episode, Shane O’Mara explains how conversations are so much more than just words.

November 27, 2023
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Fail It ’til You Nail It: Masterclass on Embracing the Upside of Down
Stanford GSB professor shares insights on how to create an environment of psychological safety to remove the stigma of failure and increase your success.

November 21, 2023
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Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: How to Excel at Small Talk (and Even Enjoy It)
In this podcast episode, Matt Abrahams shares tips on how to master the art of chit-chat.

November 17, 2023
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Inside a Government Where People Are Paid to Vote
An experiment in digital democracy explores ways to reward political participation. Could it work offline?

November 15, 2023
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Getting Into “The Zone” Isn’t About Perfection, It’s About Uncertainty
New research uncovers the “magic combination” of factors that make it easier to achieve a flow state.

November 07, 2023
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Communication Means Paying Attention: The Four Pillars of Active Listening
In this podcast episode, Julian Treasure shares how listening is where human understanding begins.

November 03, 2023
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A New Kind of Trade Deal Could Help Protect the World’s Tropical Forests
Bård Harstad proposes a way to get past the trade-off between commerce and conservation.
