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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Talk Less, Say More: How to Kick The Habit of Over-talking
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Follow the Leader: How a CEO’s Personality Is Reflected in Their Company’s Culture
There’s no ideal personality type for executives — but businesses need the right one for success.

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Class Takeaways — The Fundamentals of Effective Selling
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Businesses that create markets instead of products have the power to unlock the greatest potential.

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Do First-Gen College Grads Face Bias in the Job Market?
Employers may see them as less prepared, but a simple intervention can flip the script.

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Give It to Me Straight: The Power of Honest, Constructive Feedback
In this episode, David Dodson shares how workplace feedback can be your company’s secret weapon.

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In an Age of Ubiquitous AI, What Does It Mean to Be Human?
The artificial intelligence explosion is making people rethink what makes us unique. Call it the AI Effect.

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Does It Pay to Link Executive Compensation to ESG Goals?
More CEOs are getting “ESG pay.” Does it improve their companies’ sustainability and financial performance?

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Indulging in a Guilty Pleasure? Don’t Put It on the Card.
Consumers reach for cash when they want to forget about purchases they may regret later.

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Another Price of Sloppy Bookkeeping: Employees Want a Wage Premium.
Employees may not understand complex financial reports. But they know when their jobs could be at risk.

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A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Which Students Get Disciplined — and When
A new study tracks the ebb and flow of suspensions and detentions and their disparate impact on Black middle schoolers.

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AI Can Coach You to Lose Weight. But a Human Touch Still Helps.
New research finds that AI-powered fitness coaching is more effective when users interact with real people.

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Rock and Role: How Assigning Gender to Inanimate Objects Influences Us
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June 23, 2023
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A Provocative Theory of Identity Finds There is No “You” in Self
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The Power of No: How Boundaries Help Us Live More Empowered Lives
In this episode, Vanessa Patrick shares how saying no empowers us to live the lives we want.

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In Putin’s Crosshairs, This Author/Investor Keeps Telling the Truth
Stanford GSB alumnus Bill Browder outed Russian government corruption, and Putin wants him silenced.

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All the Feels: The Personal and Professional Power of Emotional Awareness
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