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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April 03, 2020
Audio
Quick Thinks: Tips for Speaking up in Virtual Meetings
In this bonus episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams shares a framework for structuring your comments during a meeting or presentation.

April 02, 2020
Written
The 1930s Depression Was ‘Great.’ This One Might Be Greater.
The coronavirus pandemic may end this winter, but a longtime expert says the economic damage will be deep and could last for years.

April 01, 2020
Written
Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon: Taking a “Very Closed, Very Private” Company into the Modern World
Goldman’s top executive riffs on his backstory, priorities, and musical moonlighting as DJ D-Sol.

March 31, 2020
Written
Could Infusion of Foreign Capital Be a Cure for Xenophobia?
Communities look more favorably on immigrants when investments help boost the local economy.

March 27, 2020
Audio
Quick Thinks: Communicating and Leading Virtually
In this bonus episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams shares quick tips on communicating via screen.


March 26, 2020
Written
Economists to Congress: Don’t Bail out Big Business
An open letter drafted by Stanford professors says the coronavirus stimulus package should benefit workers — not corporations and their wealthy shareholders.

March 25, 2020
Written
Girls Who Run the World: Business Insights and Interviews with Women CEOs
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re sharing stories from Diana Kapp’s, MBA ’96, book aimed at inspiring young entrepreneurs.

March 23, 2020
Written
Where Insider Trading Flourishes
Two ways company insiders are taking advantage of privileged information and going undetected.

March 18, 2020
Video
How to Bridge Political Divides
Reframe your argument to reflect the other side’s values.

March 18, 2020
Written
Rethinking Workplace Education
Guild offers a data-driven approach to education benefits that has attracted the Fortune 500.

March 16, 2020
Written
The Future of Criminal Justice
A conference on prosecution reform through data discusses the challenges of culture change.

March 12, 2020
Audio
From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience
Use these techniques when handling challenges and objections.

March 11, 2020
Written
Working From Home? Here’s How to Be More Effective
Stanford GSB experts discuss the secrets and pitfalls of keeping workers away from the office.

March 10, 2020
Written
How Exercise Recommendations Might Work against Us
When it comes to physical activity, how well we think we’re doing can influence how much we move and how we feel.

March 05, 2020
Written
Fasten Your Seatbelts: Turbulence Ahead for Global Supply Chains
Faced with a mushrooming coronavirus outbreak and ongoing trade wars, global manufacturers need to focus on “operational hedging,” a Stanford expert says.

March 05, 2020
Written
Americans’ Views on Taxes Are Surprisingly Complicated
A majority favors wealth tax, but not if it would hurt the economy or increase unemployment.

March 03, 2020
Video
Business Leaders Can Learn a Lot from Gamers
Change or die, whether you’re in the boardroom or a multi-player fantasy world.

February 28, 2020
Written
Should You Become an Independent Consultant?
A longtime consultant and Stanford alumna offers tips and insights on the career path less taken.

February 27, 2020
Audio
The Journey to Mastery: How Self Reflection Can Improve Communication
Implement these best practices before and after both high-stakes and everyday communication to improve your effectiveness.

February 21, 2020
Written
Slack CEO’s Rise: From Games to a Workplace Communications Heavyweight
The Slack and Flickr cofounder shares lessons from entrepreneurship and life.

February 21, 2020
Video
The Quickest Way to Improve Health Care
Research shows prioritizing information-sharing between providers would save lives.

February 14, 2020
Audio
How to Make Complex Ideas More Accessible
In this podcast episode, we explore techniques for presenting complicated information so your audience can more easily understand.

February 14, 2020
Written
Democracy and Prosperity Require Uncorrupted Governments
We don’t have to choose between capitalism and socialism. What we need is a system in which corporations can thrive without distorting the economy — or democracy itself.
