Insights by Stanford Business

Insights

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December 11, 2018

Written

Beyond Social Networks: How Cultural Beliefs Really Spread

From anti-vaxxing to gun control, the propagation of beliefs and behaviors is influenced as much by the meanings we ascribe to them as by our social circles.

Organizational Behavior

Insights

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December 6, 2018

Written

A Long, Slow Journey Back to the Farm

It took three decades, but Stanford MBA David L. Brunner eventually left a high-powered banking career to rebuild a New York dairy farm.

Entrepreneurship

Insights

Matt Abrahams: Amplify your image. Credit: Nancy Rothstein

December 6, 2018

Video

Make the Most of Your Virtual Communications

How you present yourself on screen can make or break your credibility.

Organizational Behavior

Insights

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December 3, 2018

Written

Seven Most-Read Stories of 2018

From tips for career satisfaction to an economist’s stint as an Uber driver, here are the stories that caught our readers’ attention.

Career & Success

Insights

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December 3, 2018

Written

2018’s Most-Watched Stanford GSB Videos

Viewers sought advice from IBM’s Ginni Rometty and former CIA Director David Petraeus, as well as insights from faculty about what our emails reveal about us.

Leadership

Insights

Jeffrey Katzenberg. Credit: Courtesy of Jeffrey Katzenberg

November 30, 2018

Audio

Jeffrey Katzenberg: Be Original, Be Unique, Be Risky

On this podcast episode, the former CEO of Dreamworks talks about his biggest successes, most epic failures, and bouncing back after being fired by Disney.

Career & Success

Insights

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December 3, 2018

Written

Here’s What You Should Read over the Holidays

Seven Stanford business professors recommend their favorite books.

Career & Success

Insights

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November 30, 2018

Audio

Ken Frazier: Diverse Boards Create Impactful Companies

On this podcast episode, the CEO of Merck talks with students on seeking leadership opportunities that will maximize positive impact.

Career & Success

Insights

Jeff Weiner. Credit: Courtesy of Jeff Weiner

November 30, 2018

Audio

Jeff Weiner: Defining Compassionate Leadership

On this podcast episode, LinkedIn’s CEO discusses the need for company values and how to prepare the workforce for the fourth industrial revolution.

Career & Success

Societal Impact of Corporations

Events and readings from experts in finance, business, law, and policy, gathered to help develop a more complete picture of the effects of corporations in the world.