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 10, 2021
Audio
Malala Yousafzai on How Everyone Can Inspire Change
In this View From The Top podcast episode, the activist shares her vision of uplifting girls through education.

December 09, 2021
Written
Flip Flop: Why Zillow’s Algorithmic Home Buying Venture Imploded
Months before the company quit flipping houses, Stanford GSB researchers spelled out the risks of iBuying.

December 08, 2021
Written
The Spy Who Came in from the Code
A New York Times reporter details how the government and tech companies are leaving the U.S. vulnerable to hacking and cyber espionage.

December 08, 2021
Written
Expensive “Superstar” Cities Are Squeezing Out Many Americans
A large-scale study of consumer spending finds the cost of living varies widely across the U.S., particularly for lower-wage workers.

December 07, 2021
Audio
A Conversation with Juliet Anammah, Jumia Nigeria
Find out how Africa’s largest e-commerce platform connects buyers and sellers across the continent.

December 06, 2021
Written
The Tipping Point: The Subtle Psychology and Economics of Taxi Fares
Passengers hate mental math — and other lessons from one billion New York City cab rides.

December 03, 2021
Audio
Stay Creative: How to Keep Your Ideas Fresh and Practical
In this podcast episode, we share common mistakes that can stifle ideas and why managers should stay involved in the creative process.

December 02, 2021
Written
Want to Kick-Start Climate Action? Make Companies Report Their Carbon Footprints.
A “modest proposal” to give corporations a real incentive to cut emissions.

December 01, 2021
Written
How Income Inequality Can Drive COVID Infections
A look at lockdowns in Chile finds that wealth played a major role in who stayed home and who risked infection.

November 30, 2021
Audio
The Future of Debt: Can Fintech Fill the Gap?
Fintech companies that use artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the future of lending for businesses in Nigeria and beyond.

November 22, 2021
Written
What a 19th-Century Bank Crash Can Teach Us Today
Digging through old bank ledgers reveals the lasting impacts of financial crises.

November 22, 2021
Written
What If Markets Maximized Both Efficiency and Fairness?
A Stanford GSB economist argues that well-designed markets can address inequality while remaining competitive.

November 19, 2021
Audio
Steve Kerr on the Importance of Work-Life Balance
In this View From The Top podcast episode, the NBA coach shares how his leadership style and values on the court mimic what he practices at home.

November 18, 2021
Audio
Recipes From the “Communication Kitchen:” How to Handle 3 Common Challenges This Holiday Season
In this podcast episode, we share strategies for surviving small talk as well as 10 of our favorite “recipes” from past guests.

November 17, 2021
Written
Why the Pandemic Slammed “Loose” Countries Like the U.S.
When crises hit, cultures with less strict social norms may not respond quickly enough.

November 16, 2021
Audio
Profile of Purpose: Flowers in the River
Ankit Agarwal’s flower recycling business helps clean the Ganges River, improve public health, and employ disadvantaged women in India.

November 16, 2021
Written
Small Changes to Survey Questions Can Shift Who Gets Blamed for Big Conflicts
Opinions about issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict often seem set in stone. A new study challenges that idea.

November 15, 2021
Written
Creativity May Suffer When Mature Projects Change Hands
A study of movie development shows the dangers of late-stage handoffs.

November 11, 2021
Audio
Step Into Power: What Acting Can Teach Us About Power and Responsibility
In this podcast episode, we discuss how lessons from the theater inform leadership styles and power dynamics at work.

November 03, 2021
Written
The Secrets of Highly Successful Young Entrepreneurs
Getting a head start may help founders, but learning and taking risks are key to growth.

November 02, 2021
Audio
Profile of Purpose: One Stitch at a Time
Linda Ampah provides more than factory jobs to women and girls in Ghana — she provides housing and hope.

November 01, 2021
Video
Class Takeaways — Humor is Serious Business
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Jennifer Aaker and her team teach you how to make humor your superpower.

October 28, 2021
Audio
Get Psyched: How Time and Situations Shape Our Communication
In this podcast episode, psychologist Philip Zimbardo talks about “time perspective” and the lessons of the Stanford Prison Experiment.

October 27, 2021
Written
Why Divestment Doesn’t Hurt “Dirty” Companies
A new analysis finds that selling off stocks in corporations that don’t meet your values has minimal impact on their behavior.
