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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The Value of “Values Affirmation”

Research shows that modest school interventions can help raise grades and improve health and happiness.
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Building Affordable Health Care in China

Serial entrepreneur Kewen Jin discusses the rapid growth of China's health care industry and the idea of "innovation by subtraction."
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An Internet Alternative to the Doctor's Office

A talk with a Stanford dermatologist and entrepreneur who cofounded a digital-diagnosis practice.
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April 30, 2012
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Frank Flynn: Supporting Equality in Education

Raising teachers’ awareness about students' help-seeking dynamics could be an important first step in supporting equality in elementary school education.
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April 27, 2012
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Rethinking the Peace Process

How even small psychological interventions can help reduce conflict.
Culture & Society
April 25, 2012
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When Threats Are Better Than Anger

Negotiators gain more concessions with cool threats than with heated words.
Career & Success
April 24, 2012
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Building Better Health Care

In an online forum, Stefanos Zenios responds to reader questions on innovation in the field.
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April 20, 2012
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How Do You Encourage Recycling?

A social scientist says the key may be in the messaging.
Climate & Sustainability
April 18, 2012
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Peter DeMarzo: What Do Managers Do With Bad News?

A new study shows executives are quick to report good news — but hold the negative for a flood of bad economic news in the media.
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April 17, 2012
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Todd Rogers: The Psychology Around Voter Turnout

Researchers applying psychology to the realm of politics are finding that giving voters a few strategic nudges can push far more people in the direction of polls on election day.
Government & Politics
April 17, 2012
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Research-Backed Ways to Get Out the Vote

How lessons from behavioral science could help increase turnout.
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April 13, 2012
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Why Feelings of Guilt May Signal Leadership Potential

Stanford GSB researchers find that how people respond to mistakes can be a "clue to who they are."
Leadership & Management
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March 21, 2012
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Eric Schlosser: In the Food Wars, Don't Forget Low Income People

The "Food Inc." filmmaker and author suggests critics of today's industrial food system should focus more on social justice.
Opportunity & Access
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March 21, 2012
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Gearing Up for a Fight, or Retreating for a Treat?

Research explores why some conflicts make you angry, and others make you energized.
Culture & Society
March 20, 2012
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Behavior Lessons for Leadership and Teamwork

Body language is critical to your effectiveness in working with other people, says social psychology researcher Deborah Gruenfeld.
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March 19, 2012
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Field Research as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation

Researchers share results and ideas for tackling extreme poverty through innovations in institutions, management, and technology
Opportunity & Access
March 14, 2012
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How Big Data is Going to Change Entrepreneurship

At the 2012 Conference on Entrepreneurship, executives from three startups explore the rise of big data and the size of the opportunity
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The Role of "Repo" in the Financial Crisis

Researchers look at the effect of banks' off-balance-sheet collateralization of commercial paper in the recent financial crisis.
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David Brady Forecasts the 2012 Election at D.C. Alumni Event

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Laurent Demuynck: Changing Lives through Farming in Rwanda

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Entrepreneurship
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Frank Flynn: Gratitude, the Gift that Keeps on Giving

Research findings suggest that when helpers are thanked for their efforts, the resulting sense of being socially valued is critical in encouraging them to provide more help in the future.
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West Bank Program for Children Takes Holistic Approach

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The retired four-star general discusses six ways to manage those who report to you — and influence those who don't.
Leadership & Management