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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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
Audio

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
Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast that offers best practices and techniques you can use to improve your public, virtual, and high stakes communication.
April 10, 2020
Written

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
Written

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
Medical staff, wearing protective suits and face masks, prepare material for medical consultations at an emergency COVID-19 center inside a gymnasium. Credit: Reuters/Benoit Tessier
April 06, 2020
Written

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
Written

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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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.
Career & Success
Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford GSB. Each episode provides techniques to help you enhance your communication skills.
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.
Economics
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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.
Leadership & Management
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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.
Finance & Investing
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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.
Career & Success
Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford GSB. Each episode provides techniques to help you enhance your communication skills.
March 26, 2020
Written

How to Build Better Teams

Hiring “the best” isn’t always the brightest move.
Leadership & Management
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March 26, 2020
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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.
Government & Politics
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March 25, 2020
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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.
Leadership & Management
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March 23, 2020
Written

Where Insider Trading Flourishes

Two ways company insiders are taking advantage of privileged information and going undetected.
Accounting
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March 18, 2020
Video

How to Bridge Political Divides

Reframe your argument to reflect the other side’s values.
Culture & Society
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March 18, 2020
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Rethinking Workplace Education

Guild offers a data-driven approach to education benefits that has attracted the Fortune 500.
Opportunity & Access
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March 16, 2020
Written

The Future of Criminal Justice

A conference on prosecution reform through data discusses the challenges of culture change.
Government & Politics
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March 12, 2020
Audio

From Monologue to Dialogue: How to Handle a Skeptical Audience

Use these techniques when handling challenges and objections.
Career & Success
Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business and hosted by Matt Abrahams.
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.
Career & Success
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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.
Culture & Society
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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.
Operations & Logistics
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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.
Government & Politics
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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.
Leadership & Management
Julien Clement, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Stanford GSB. Credit: Nancy Rothstein