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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Our Favorite Stories About Careers and Success in 2022
Eleven articles to help you work, lead, and collaborate better.

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Baby Bust: Could Population Decline Spell the End of Economic Growth?
Economists’ models assume the population will keep expanding forever. But what if it doesn’t?

December 08, 2022
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Marketing: Who Are Your Actual Customers?
Understanding who your customers are and how to meet their needs is key to effective marketing.

December 08, 2022
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Tax Avoidance Has Become a Key Part of IPO Planning
Many soon-to-be public companies are already one step ahead of the tax collector.

December 08, 2022
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Studying News Junkies Reveals Insights into Online Reading and Info Bubbles
Where do you get your news? These researchers would like to know about your journalism diet.

December 07, 2022
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Blazing Questions: As Wildfires Intensify, Who Bears the Cost and Manages the Danger?
GSB conference highlights the difficulty of allocating risk and assigning responsibility.

December 06, 2022
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Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested than Interesting
In this episode, Alison Wood Brooks reveals the secret to having better conversations.

December 06, 2022
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Class Takeaways — The Human Factor
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Szu-chi Huang on how humans make decisions and get motivated.

December 06, 2022
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9 Top Podcast Episodes from 2022
Our favorite episodes from the past year delve into business topics from workplace communication and power to technology, finance, and economics.

December 05, 2022
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When Personal Honor Prevents Us from Saying Sorry
Understanding how “honor cultures” influence people’s willingness to apologize can help reduce conflict.

December 05, 2022
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Why “Copycat” Layoffs Won’t Help Tech Companies — Or Their Employees
“Layoffs kill people,” says Jeffrey Pfeffer. And they don’t cut costs or improve productivity.

December 02, 2022
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Andy Dunn on Entrepreneurship, Bipolar Disorder, and Cofounder Divorce
The CEO of Bonobos shares stories of the company’s creation at the GSB and his journey through a mental health diagnosis.

December 01, 2022
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A Sense of Community Helped Spread COVID Conspiracies on Twitter
New research explores what motivated people to share increasingly bizarre theories about the pandemic.

November 29, 2022
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Cryptocurrency Crashes Recall the Wild Days of “Free Banking”
The U.S. used to have hundreds of unregulated private currencies backed by shaky assets. Sound familiar?

November 29, 2022
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Eric Yuan on Keeping Customers and Employees Happy
In this podcast episode, the CEO of Zoom and SEP graduate reflects on his leadership two years after the outbreak of COVID-19.

November 22, 2022
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Quick Thinks: Talk It Out – How to Successfully Negotiate and Resolve Conflict
Professor Michele Gelfand shares communication strategies for getting more of what you want.

November 22, 2022
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Navigating Corruption: A Case Study from India
In the face of corruption in India, wise business leaders must decide what is negotiable — and what isn’t.

November 22, 2022
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The “Crisis of Belonging” at the Root of Our Political and Social Divides
Geoffrey Cohen talks about what’s driving us apart and how to rebuild our connections with each other.

November 11, 2022
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What Public Pensions Pay When They Chase Private Equity
New research provides a glimpse into the opaque world of private market funds and their fee structures.

November 10, 2022
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The ESG Generation Gap: Millennials and Boomers Split on Their Investing Goals
Younger investors are more willing to put money behind environmental and social goals — even if it’s costlier.

November 08, 2022
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Strategic Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan
In this episode, Jesper Sørensen explores why organizational strategy can be both top-down and bottom-up.

November 08, 2022
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Bribes, Kickbacks, “Commissions,” Oh My! — Dealing with Corruption
Corruption is hard to fight while running a business — but strong leadership and ethics can help you succeed, and even change a corrupt system.

November 04, 2022
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Reporter Offers Scathing Reassessment of “Lionized” Business Titan
Author David Gelles says former GE CEO Jack Welch spurred era of “profits over people.”

November 02, 2022
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10 Tips for Tackling Political Polarization in the Workplace and Beyond
Practical advice for avoiding divisiveness and working with people with different views.
