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 01, 2010
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Michael Spence: Ongoing Growth Needs Global Financial Regulation

The economist says the resilience of developing nations during the world economic crisis is encouraging, but long-term growth needs a global strategy.
Economics
April 01, 2010
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Jonathan Reckford: Success Comes from Following My Faith and My Heart

Why the CEO of Habitat for Humanity left corporate leadership to lead the global nonprofit.
Career & Success
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April 01, 2010
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Zakary Tormala: Is “Thinking” or “Feeling” More Persuasive?

Research shows that identical messages can have different impacts depending on whether they are couched as “I think” or “I feel.”
Career & Success
April 01, 2010
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William Sharpe: Staying Flexible on Retirement Spending

Research looks at how workers can be sure to save enough to retire.
Finance & Investing
April 01, 2010
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Stanford Professors Assess Landmark SEC-Goldman Suit

Two Stanford finance experts distinguished between ethical and legal issues in an analysis of the Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Goldman Sachs.
Finance & Investing
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March 06, 2010
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Small Steps, Big Leaps Briefing: The Science of Getting People to Do the Right Thing

The Center for Social Innovation conference showcased how to use gentle nudges, subtle tweaks, and quiet prompts to summon better behavior.
Marketing
Small Steps, Big Leaps Briefing: The Science of Getting People to Do the Right Thing
March 01, 2010
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Incentives for Employees in Just-in-Time Settings

In some manufacturing environments, having workers engage in just-in-time production can actually cause motivational problems and increase costs.
Leadership & Management
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March 01, 2010
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People in the Minority May Know Themselves Better

Research explores why some people hold minority opinions and also seek them out.
Leadership & Management
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March 01, 2010
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Kenneth Chenault: Don't Shy from Harsh Facts

The head of American Express says that, even when the news is bad, helping employees understand reality leads to success.
Leadership & Management
March 01, 2010
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Can Oil Filters Improve Health Care?

Motorcycles can be a key to effective health care for millions of people across Africa.
Healthcare
February 15, 2010
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Let Your Personal Style Prevail Says the 2010 Porras Award Winner

Laura Sanchez, MBA ’94, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, is honored by the Hispanic Business Students Association
Career & Success
February 09, 2010
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Peter Gleick: The Real Cost of Water We Use

The Pacific Institute leader says California is reaching a point where water used on crops costs more in ecological damage than it provides benefits.
Climate & Sustainability
February 01, 2010
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Jennifer Aaker: Harnessing Social Media to Make a Difference

How small acts can create big change.
Marketing
February 01, 2010
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What Happens When Consumers Stereotype Nonprofits and For-profits?

How we perceive for-profit and not-for-profit organizations can affect how both groups do business.
Marketing
February 01, 2010
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Netflix Broke the Rules and Won

Research explores how the DVD rental company succeeded in a tough marketplace.
Leadership & Management
February 01, 2010
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Isadore Sharp: We Hire for Attitude

The Four Seasons Hotels founder says a key decision early on was firing top people who weren't motivated to serve customers above all else.
Leadership & Management
February 01, 2010
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Despite Costs, Outcome in Iraq Has Been Worth It Says Condoleezza Rice

Stanford GSB professor Condoleezza Rice looks back at lessons learned and consequences of Middle East policy decisions of the Bush Administration.
Government & Politics
January 26, 2010
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John Mackey: Putting Business on a Path to Higher Consciousness

The Whole Foods CEO says a “conscious business” is one that subscribes not to the almighty dollar but to changing and improving the world.
Leadership & Management
January 01, 2010
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Spending on Happiness

Money can’t buy you love but it can buy happiness — as long as it’s money for someone else.
Career & Success
January 01, 2010
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John Wolfensohn: "There Will Be a Monumental Shift of Economic Power"

The former World Bank president says that, in the next 40 years, today's leading countries will go from having 80% of the world's income to 35%.
Economics
January 01, 2010
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Carlos Ghosn: Electric Cars Are Alive and Well

The CEO of Nissan says the forthcoming Leaf will be key to his company's zero-emissions future.
Climate & Sustainability
December 01, 2009
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Why Does Movie Popcorn Cost So Much?

A marketing professor says the high price of popcorn at most movie theater concession stands actually benefits moviegoers.
Economics
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December 01, 2009
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Social Pressures Affect Corporate Strategy and Performance

A scholar says social pressure plays a major role in determining corporate strategy and performance.
Corporate Governance
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November 01, 2009
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Heidi Roizen: Networking Is More Than Collecting Lots of Names

The Silicon Valley master networker explains the importance of relationship building.
Career & Success