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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Why Taking Gender Out of the Equation Is So Difficult
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Leading From Home: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of not just knowing what your audience needs to hear, but how they need to hear it.

March 01, 2022
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Cold Open: Break the Ice by Looking Inside Someone’s Fridge
How your leftovers can spark a meaningful conversation.

February 23, 2022
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A Plan to Inject More Funding into the War on Antibiotic Resistance
Two doctors propose federal subsidies to accelerate R&D on urgently needed antibiotics.

February 22, 2022
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Holding Court: How the NBA Builds Teams
In this podcast episode, former general manager Billy King discusses the decision-making process of assembling a team.
February 17, 2022
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Communicating Our Mistakes: How to Avoid Common Errors and Make Better Decisions
In this podcast episode, we discuss decision-making mistakes, and how to talk about them.

February 17, 2022
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Class Takeaways — Managing Successful Groups and Teams
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Deborah Gruenfeld shows how to build and lead successful teams.

February 16, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: Clear as Water
Joissam Ghana brings clean water to rural areas of West and Central Africa.

February 15, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: The Boy from the Streets
How one entrepreneur from the streets of Lagos created a successful HR company.

February 11, 2022
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Should Tech Companies Make It Harder to Fire the CEO?
Younger technology companies do better with a little less shareholder democracy, a new study finds.

February 07, 2022
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The Path to Good Decisions Starts with Data
In this podcast episode, Alphabet and Google CFO Ruth Porat talks about the risks of “going with your gut.”
February 07, 2022
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Cupid’s Code: Tweaking an Algorithm Can Alter the Course of Finding Love Online
A few strategic changes to dating apps could lead to more and better matches.

February 04, 2022
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Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to foster a sense of empathy and connection through storytelling.

January 28, 2022
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A Global Look at the Connections Between Happiness, Income, and Meaning
Wealthy people may be happier. But a new study finds that money can’t buy a sense of purpose.

January 21, 2022
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The Pandemic Wiped Out Crucial Economic Gains for Black and Latinx Americans
Declines in life expectancy quickly erased a decade’s worth of economic progress for Black Americans.

January 20, 2022
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A Peek Inside the Hidden, Messy World of Corporate Venture Capital
A new survey reveals complaints and constraints within large companies’ investment units.

January 19, 2022
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Make Numbers Count: How to Translate Data for Your Audience
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of communicating numbers so they pack a punch.

January 18, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: A Fundamental Right
At Future Farms, the future of agriculture in India includes food that is clean, healthy, and affordable.

January 18, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: What About My People?
Individual success alone isn’t enough for this Botswana-based entrepreneur — he wants to pave the way to success for all of his people.

January 11, 2022
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The Double-Edged Sword of Seeking Safety in Dollars
In times of crisis, global investors embrace the stability of U.S. currency and bonds. Yet that may expose them to future risks.

January 07, 2022
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Profile of Purpose: Making a Difference
Wandia Gichuru’s fashion brand for African women empowers both customers and employees in Kenya.

January 07, 2022
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Think Different — Sometimes. Teams Succeed When They Balance Creativity and Focus
An analysis of thousands of Slack messages shows how groups can adjust their cognitive diversity.

January 06, 2022
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What If We Taxed Corporations’ Payouts, Not Profits?
A Stanford GSB professor proposes a new tax model to help companies grow — without shrinking government coffers.

January 05, 2022
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Speaking Up Without Freaking Out: How to Tackle Communication Anxiety
In this podcast episode, we share the science behind nervousness and offer tips for keeping your cool during various speaking situations.
