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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September 08, 2021
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What an Analysis of 6 Million Articles Reveals About the State of U.S. Newspapers
As newsrooms continue to shrink, a new study finds mixed news about the survival of investigative reporting.

September 07, 2021
Audio
Rising from the Ashes: Reflections on Resilient Leadership
Learn how one Ghanaian entrepreneur overcame fires, floods, theft, and COVID-19 to build a more resilient and successful company.

September 02, 2021
Audio
Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People’s Emotions
In this podcast episode, we learn about ways to tap into our hardwired response to communication.

September 01, 2021
Written
Having More Power at the Bargaining Table Helps Women — But Also Sparks Backlash
A large-scale study of job negotiations finds that women with stronger options were penalized for being too assertive.

August 26, 2021
Written
If They’re Not Ready to Change Gears, Specialized Companies May Be Left in the Dust
A study of motorcycle makers shows how focusing on one market for too long can reduce companies’ ability to survive.

August 24, 2021
Written
How Flawed Data Aggravates Inequality in Credit Scores
Noisy data can trip up algorithms that calculate credit risk, leading to qualified minority and low-income borrowers being rejected.

August 24, 2021
Audio
Masterclass on the Ins & Outs of Mergers & Acquisitions
Lessons from M&A deals in emerging markets.

August 20, 2021
Written
The Fast and the Incurious: How High-Speed Stock Trading Pushes Out Smart Money
Automated trades are tactically brilliant, but these “speed demons” can discourage serious market research.

August 19, 2021
Audio
The New Normal: How Hybrid Work Actually Works
In this podcast episode, we discuss the effectiveness of communicating in a hybrid work environment.

August 10, 2021
Audio
The Moment Chooses You: The Strategic Acquisition Journey
How to prepare for the unexpected and avoid potential pitfalls — before, during, and after an acquisition.

August 09, 2021
Written
Facing the Unsettling Power of AI to Analyze Our Photos
Michal Kosinski talks about exposing the dangers of new technologies and the controversies that come with it.

August 05, 2021
Audio
Be Better: How Communication Catalyzes Business Transformation
In this podcast episode, we learn how communication is critical for every function inside of an organization.

July 30, 2021
Written
My 9-Year-Old Son Trades Stocks on Robinhood. It Isn’t All Risky Bets.
Beyond the meme stocks, the app is a great tool for teaching responsibility and financial concepts.

July 29, 2021
Audio
Thasunda Brown Duckett on Making Change Through the “Art of Possibility”
The CEO of TIAA discusses her lifelong sense of purpose and progress in this View From The Top episode.

July 27, 2021
Audio
Masterclass on India’s Venture Capital Ecosystem
In this episode, gain practical tips for raising money in India from a venture capital pioneer.

July 26, 2021
Written
What Executives Are Really Saying When They Dodge Questions
Linguistic analysis helps interpret what’s behind non-answers during corporate earnings calls.

July 26, 2021
Video
Class Takeaways — The Frinky Science of the Human Mind
Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Baba Shiv shows how to build emotional connections that back up your decisions.

July 22, 2021
Audio
Priscilla Chan — How We Can Do Better By Having Hope
The cofounder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Institute discusses her pursuit of systemic change in this View From The Top episode.

July 15, 2021
Audio
Perfecting Teamwork: Building High-Performing Teams by Encouraging Learning
In this podcast episode, we learn how to break down professional silos and hierarchies in teams.

July 14, 2021
Audio
Sonia Syngal on Leading Gap Inc. through the Pandemic
The Gap Inc. CEO shares her insights on leadership and boldness in this View From The Top episode.

July 13, 2021
Audio
Successfully Raising Capital in India in a New Sector
Pocket Aces founders saw a huge opportunity, but first had to find investors willing to buy into their vision.

July 12, 2021
Written
“Greedy” Is Good — When You’re Optimizing Giant Online Experiments
Stanford researchers have mapped a more efficient way to conduct the kinds of massive A/B tests tech companies rely upon.

July 09, 2021
Written
Would a Hungry Robot Choose Carrots Over a Candy Bar?
Comparing our bodies to machines can encourage healthy eating — or backfire.

July 07, 2021
Audio
Beth Ford on Being the Champion of Your Own Career
In this View From The Top episode, the CEO of Land O’Lakes talks about being a self-advocate.
