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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October 20, 2014
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Eric Bettinger: Why Stay-at-Home Parents are Good for Older Children

Parental presence isn’t just for infants and toddlers.
Career & Success
A parent and child ride a bicycle built for two along the beach. | Reuters/Nacho Doce
October 17, 2014
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What Would it Really Cost to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Not as much as you might think, according to two scholars.
Climate & Sustainability
Power plant | Ralf Broskvar
October 16, 2014
Written

Lawrence Wein: Five Disaster Scenarios — and What We Learn From Them

A professor tackles the most effective responses to some of the world’s most dangerous risks.
Healthcare
A man wearing protection in a decontamination scene | Reuters/David Moir
October 15, 2014
Written

Roadside MBA: Big Lessons From America’s Small Businesses

Three economists hit the road to learn about America’s small businesses. Here’s what they discovered.
Economics
The sun rising over the mountains | File photo
October 14, 2014
Written

Szu-chi Huang: Pursuit of a Mutual Goal Can Turn Friends into Foes

Marketing research finds that peer support in programs such as Weight Watchers fades as members near the target.
Marketing
A woman running at sunset. | Reuters/Sergio Moraes
October 10, 2014
Written

Nicholas Bloom: What Leads to Economic Uncertainty?

An economist explains how political polarization and government growth have increased uncertainty.
Economics
Street signs that say "Wall Street" and "One Way" | Reuters/Lucas Jackson
October 10, 2014
Written

Sarah Soule: How Activism Can Fuel Corporate Social Responsibility

Activism has catalyzed progress, but companies can be slow to evolve. How can activists know that their efforts matter? And what is the evidence that their work makes a difference?
Culture & Society
Sarah Soule: How Activism Can Fuel Corporate Social Responsibility
October 09, 2014
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Kristin Laurin: Do People’s Connections with God Mimic Their Human Relationships?

A scholar finds similarities between interpersonal connections and relationships to a higher power.
Culture & Society
Man swimming in a cross shape | Reuters/Gleb Garanich
October 07, 2014
Written

An Entrepreneur and His Wife Row 2,800 Miles Across the Pacific

For a cofounder of Trulia, a seemingly hazardous adventure was good for mind, body, and business.
Career & Success
Sami Inkinen and Meredith Loring on their 45th and final day rowing across the Pacific. | Courtesy
October 07, 2014
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Introducing Insights by Stanford Business

Welcome to the new digital home for research, stories, and ideas from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Leadership & Management
various devices displaying Insights by Stanford Business
October 06, 2014
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Nicholas Bloom: Decentralized Firms are More Recession-Proof

Research shows that flexibility wins in bad economic times.
Leadership & Management
Worker at a metal warehouse. | Reuters/Stringer
October 02, 2014
Written

William Barnett: When Being a Nonconformist Entrepreneur Pays Off

A study finds that bucking the trend can lead to entrepreneurial success.
Entrepreneurship
Google cofounder Sergey Brin | Reuters/Robert Galbraith
September 30, 2014
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Kathryn Shaw: Entrepreneurship Requires Practice, Practice, Practice

A scholar finds that repeat entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed.
Entrepreneurship
Closing Down sign. Reuters | Phil Noble
September 24, 2014
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Former BP CEO John Browne: Why Coming Out is Good Business

In an excerpt from his new book, a former oil executive explains why he kept his gay identity a secret for decades.
Leadership & Management
John Browne in 2010
September 23, 2014
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Rebecca Diamond: What Is the Relationship Between Economics and Geography?

Research explores the interplay between wages, taxes, housing costs, the movement of workers, and education.
Economics
San Francisco
September 19, 2014
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Roderick Kramer: How Do Trustworthy Leaders Behave?

A scholar explains some signs that a boss has your — and the organization’s — best interests at heart.
Leadership & Management
Ed Catmull and colleagues
September 18, 2014
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Uzma Khan: How Do Consumers Understand Risk?

A study shows just how poor we are at instinctively understanding probabilities.
Marketing
Woman holding a CT scan showing her missing left lung
September 18, 2014
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Eric Baker: “You Have to Thrive on Challenges”

The founder of ticket reseller Viagogo discusses resilience, role models, and the value of controlling one’s own destiny.
Career & Success
Eric Baker
September 17, 2014
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Harikesh Nair: Human Resources’ Big Data Moment

A marketing professor explains how workplace analytics can transform how companies hire, evaluate, motivate, and retain employees.
Technology & AI
A t-shirt says "I love my job"
September 12, 2014
Written

Jesper Sørensen: Why Do Entrepreneurs Take the Leap?

If sudden wealth is not the likely outcome of starting a company, what motivates someone to take the risk?
Entrepreneurship
A message says "Move Fast and Break Things" in a Facebook HQ stairwell
September 10, 2014
Written

Darrell Duffie: Why LIBOR Manipulation Poses an Ongoing Risk

A finance professor explains what it will take to fix the problem.
Finance & Investing
Men walking outside a bank
September 08, 2014
Written

Neil Malhotra: Do Americans Really Want Bipartisanship?

A study shows that political identity often trumps a voter’s desire for compromise.
Government & Politics
Man walking by an advertisement for the 2012 Democratic National Convention
September 08, 2014
Written

Christine Su: “Listen – To Your Customers, Your Team, and Your Employees”

The founder of a business focused on sustainable ranching discusses the value of listening, learning, and understanding your personal vision of happiness.
Career & Success
Christine Su
September 03, 2014
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Joseph Piotroski: What Is the Relationship Between Chinese Politics and IPOs?

Research shows it’s more complex than mere crony capitalism.
Markets & Trade
Alibaba headquarters