A Blueprint for Keeping Humans in Control of AI
New research teaches independent AI agents to ask for help — and builds oversight of models we don’t fully trust.
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.
Ask for More Pay and Get Penalized, Stay Quiet and Fall Behind
New research finds that class shapes not just who negotiates for higher salaries, but who pays a price for speaking up.
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.
The Dollar’s Dominance Is Eroding
Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.
AI Could Uncover the Hidden Ways People Work Together
The winners of the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge believe that identifying the “grammar of coordination” could have profound implications for the future of work.
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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
Audio
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
Audio
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
Audio
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
Written
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
Audio
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
Audio
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.

November 01, 2022
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This Chart Shows the Big Admin Costs Behind Americans’ Medical Bills
$215 to process a routine medical procedure? It’s not like this everywhere.

October 27, 2022
Written
Digital Assets and Climate Change Pose New Challenges for Accountants
Mary Barth explains why investors need better information on new and hard-to-quantify risks.

October 27, 2022
Video
Class Takeaways — Business and Government
Five lessons in five minutes: Anat Admati and Robert E. Siegel, on leaders’ roles in creating trustworthy institutions and markets.

October 26, 2022
Audio
Survival and Growth: Franchising in Africa
The power and pitfalls of using a franchise model to grow your business in Africa.

October 25, 2022
Audio
Keep ’Em Coming: Why Your First Ideas Aren’t Always the Best
In this episode, Jeremy Utley explains why good ideas are often preceded by not-so-good ideas.

October 24, 2022
Written
Why Some Big Corporations Must Split Up to Survive
Breaking up is hard to do, but it can help a diversified company adapt to a new ecosystem.

October 20, 2022
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Why Free-to-Play Apps Can Ignore the Old Rules About Cutting Prices
In a digital marketplace, mixing “freemiums” and promotions can actually be a money maker.

October 19, 2022
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Pulling Back From Polarization: How Business Leaders Can Step Up
Stanford GSB faculty and alumni discuss ways citizens, leaders, and organizations can begin to bridge the political gap. (Part 3)

October 19, 2022
Written
Pulling Back From Polarization: The Missing Middle
Stanford GSB faculty and alumni discuss ways citizens, leaders, and organizations can begin to bridge the political gap. (Part 2)

October 19, 2022
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Pulling Back From Polarization: Understanding the Other Side
Stanford GSB faculty and alumni discuss ways citizens, leaders, and organizations can begin to bridge the political gap. (Part 1)

October 19, 2022
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Pulling Back From Polarization
The political divide seems wider than ever. How citizens, leaders, and organizations can begin to bridge the gap.

October 17, 2022
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How Winning a Grammy Helps Musicians Keep Their Creative Edge
Getting a big award may inspire artists to experiment. Yet the also-rans hear another message.
