David Rubenstein on Leading the Parade

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.

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COVID-19 Is Having an Immediate and Alarming Impact on Latino-Owned Businesses

In a Stanford survey, nearly two-thirds say they will be out of business in six months if current trends continue.
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May 07, 2020
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High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety Speaking in Front of Others

In this podcast episode, Matt Abrahams shares research-supported techniques for gaining confidence in high-stakes communication situations.
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May 07, 2020
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Stanford GSB Scholars Weigh in on Stimulus Package and a Post-COVID-19 Economy

In this panel, professors agreed that something needed to be done, fast, to help the economic fallout, but disagreed on federal government’s strategy.
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May 06, 2020
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You’ll Be Using Digital Currency Before You Know It

A seamless switch to cryptocurrency may be as easy as hitting accept on an app.
Finance & Investing
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May 05, 2020
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How Much Is Your Slice of That Unicorn Really Worth?

A new online calculator estimates the true value of stock at venture-backed startups.
Finance & Investing
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May 04, 2020
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Tax Havens Mask Global Risk Exposures

Corporations raise vast sums of money through subsidiaries in tax havens. A new study unravels big surprises in global imbalances.
Finance & Investing
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April 30, 2020
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: COVID-19 Changes Everything — and Nothing — about Managing Workers

For employers, best practices during a pandemic are no different than before: take care of your people.
Leadership & Management
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April 30, 2020
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How Narcissistic Leaders Destroy from Within

When the person at the top is malignant and self-serving, unethical behavior cascades through the organization and becomes legitimized.
Leadership & Management
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April 28, 2020
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Power: What It Means to Have It — and How to Reclaim It

We all know what it looks like to use power badly. A new book shows us how it can be used well.
Culture & Society
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April 28, 2020
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Digital Currency Is Going Mainstream

The e-dollar is coming and it’s up to big banks to either lead or follow.
Finance & Investing
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April 24, 2020
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Quick Thinks: How Being Present Improves Communication

In this “Quick Thinks” podcast episode, Stanford improv experts share advice on getting out of our heads and into the moment at hand.
Career & Success
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April 23, 2020
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Contagion, Xenophobia, and Leadership

Infectious diseases such as COVID-19 trigger both disgust and fear. Combined, those can trigger a misguided search for a scapegoat.
Leadership & Management
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April 23, 2020
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Reading Through the Pandemic

A Stanford business scholar discusses the literature that can sustain us in a crisis.
Leadership & Management
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April 21, 2020
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Mexico City — Latin America’s Future Tech Hub?

A new wave of entrepreneurs are launching in North America’s most populous city.
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April 21, 2020
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Patagonia CEO: A Force for Environmental Change

Rose Marcario is working to push the business world to stop prioritizing short-term gain over long-term environmental impact.
Leadership & Management
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April 17, 2020
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Finding Mindfulness in Traumatic Times

Here’s a curated collection from the archives that offer self-care wisdom and helpful life lessons during a period of worldwide stress.
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April 16, 2020
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The Productivity Pitfalls of Working from Home in the Age of COVID-19

Nicholas Bloom’s research has measured the benefits of working from home. But in the current coronavirus crisis, the economist fears productivity will plummet.
Economics
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April 16, 2020
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Responding to Crisis: A Spotlight on Your Organization

Rather than be derailed by crises, seize the opportunity to articulate what you stand for — at a time when everyone is listening.
Leadership & Management
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April 14, 2020
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Joel Peterson: How Entrepreneurs Should Lead in Times of Crisis

Face hard truths, act decisively, lean on your board, and communicate “lavishly,” says the JetBlue chairman.
Leadership & Management
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April 10, 2020
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Don’t Get Lost in Translation: How Non-Native Speakers Can Communicate with Confidence

On this podcast episode, host Matt Abrahams speaks with Kenneth Romeo on specific tactics that non-native English speakers can use to handle in-the-moment challenges.
Career & Success
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April 10, 2020
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Yes, the Unemployment Numbers Are Bad, but the Pain Might Be Relatively Short

“I do have hope that we can come out of it quickly,” says Stanford economist Edward Lazear.
Economics
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April 07, 2020
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What Makes Some Health Care Teams More Effective Than Others?

High-performing health care teams focus on functional and cultural change simultaneously, while low-performing teams focus on just one type of change.
Leadership & Management
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April 06, 2020
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The Crisis Leadership Playbook

Don’t just tell your constituents how you’re responding to the pandemic, a Stanford expert says. Ask them what they want, listen to them, and then engage.
Leadership & Management
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April 06, 2020
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Golden State Warrior Steph Curry: Communication Is Everything

The celebrity athlete talks family, religion, and vision on and off the court.
Leadership & Management
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