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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February 01, 2016
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Impact: The Recommended List
Stanford GSB professors share their reading list for topics related to impact.

January 29, 2016
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How to Manage Your Anxiety When Presenting
Do you get nervous speaking in public? Learn how to mitigate your fear.

January 27, 2016
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Who Runs Silicon Valley Boards?
It’s an insular group, but with a couple surprises.

January 26, 2016
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Managers Are Not Always the Best Judge of Creative Ideas
A professor turns to circus acts to determine how to predict the success of ideas.

January 22, 2016
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Should Employees Design Their Own Jobs?
A scholar who studies job crafting says you may be less stuck in your job than you think.

January 20, 2016
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Why You Should Have an Extrovert on Your Startup Team
The quality of ideas produced through networking may depend on the personality types of those interacting.

January 19, 2016
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How Design Thinking Improves the Creative Process
How entrepreneurs can take a big idea to a real-world product.

January 14, 2016
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Want Your Company to Have Impact? Ask These Four Questions
You need more than a good idea to change the world.

January 12, 2016
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Marcelo Camberos: “Think Critically and Independently”
How online personalities influence buying decisions.

January 11, 2016
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How the World Bank President Plans to Eradicate Poverty by 2030
Jim Yong Kim talks about how audacious goals bring real change.

January 07, 2016
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Jessica Jackley: Tapping Into the Inner Entrepreneur
A new book offers a candid look at the startup life.

January 06, 2016
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Jennifer Aaker: Why It Matters to Have Purpose in Your Life
People work harder if they feel that what they are doing has meaning.

January 05, 2016
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Facing Acquisition? Your Good Accounting May Be a Liability
Research shows that financial disclosures benefit buyers at the target’s shareholders' expense.

December 19, 2015
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A Look Back at 2015
Explore Stanford Business stories from 2015, including pieces on technology, finance, and work-life balance.

December 16, 2015
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Jennifer Aaker: How to Use Humor to Improve Creativity
Humor can get you through long lines at Disneyland and a bad day at work.

December 15, 2015
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What’s the Next Big Thing?
Which new tech opportunities have Silicon Valley buzzing? Six insiders tell the rest of us what they think the future holds.

December 15, 2015
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Nine Business Books to Read in 2016
Reading recommendations from alumni entrepreneurs.

December 14, 2015
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Nine Popular Business Videos of 2015
Faculty, alumni, and guest speakers share insights on leadership, innovation, and more.

December 10, 2015
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Jennifer Aaker: Capturing the Power of Empathy
Why product designers should put themselves in the shoes of their consumers.

December 09, 2015
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Seven Lessons on Investing in China’s Tech Sector
Big data and e-commerce in China provide opportunities for foreign investors.

December 08, 2015
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Stefan Reichelstein: Paris May Be the Last Best Chance on Climate Change
A Stanford scholar shows why the critics are wrong.

December 03, 2015
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How to Create a Better Board of Directors
A serial board member explains why even young companies need strong directors.

November 30, 2015
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DoorDash CEO: Solving Problems of Time-Starved People
The food delivery startup looks to expand beyond the edible.

November 25, 2015
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How Our Self-Control Affects the Way We See Risk
Research shows that people with low self-control tend to underplay the negative consequences of their decisions.
