Leadership

Mindy Grossman
June 5, 2014
The CEO discusses customer service, disruption, and the bottom line.
Ajay Banga
May 29, 2014
The credit card executive discusses the cash economy, staying humble, and knowing when it's time to move on.
Lorenzo Zambrano
May 19, 2014
The 1968 alumnus of Stanford GSB turned Mexican cement maker Cemex into a multinational powerhouse — and transformed lives along the way. He died in May at the age of 70.
Bill Barnett on Strategy Blog -
May 16, 2014
A professor of business leadership, strategy, and organizations explains why leaders should strive to change the most difficult things.
Oprah Winfrey
April 30, 2014
The TV star shares her views on failure, luck, and what her own Lean In-style book would be called.
Oprah Winfrey
April 25, 2014
The former talk show star offers career and life advice at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto
April 25, 2014
A Stanford GSB alumnus explains how chaos theory can help video game companies, hospitals, and the U.S. military.
Anat Admati
April 24, 2014
Recently named to Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people, the Stanford finance professor discusses her impact on the global financial system.
General Stanley McChrystal
April 15, 2014
In a Stanford GSB presentation, the retired general explains how to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.
Stanford Closer Look Series -
April 2, 2014
In a new paper in their Closer Look series on corporate governance, Stanford experts explore the process companies use to identify and develop future leaders.
Mindy Grossman
June 5, 2014
The CEO discusses customer service, disruption, and the bottom line.
Ajay Banga
May 29, 2014
The credit card executive discusses the cash economy, staying humble, and knowing when it's time to move on.
Lorenzo Zambrano
May 19, 2014
The 1968 alumnus of Stanford GSB turned Mexican cement maker Cemex into a multinational powerhouse — and transformed lives along the way. He died in May at the age of 70.
Oprah Winfrey
April 30, 2014
The TV star shares her views on failure, luck, and what her own Lean In-style book would be called.
Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto
April 25, 2014
A Stanford GSB alumnus explains how chaos theory can help video game companies, hospitals, and the U.S. military.
Oprah Winfrey
April 25, 2014
The former talk show star offers career and life advice at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Anat Admati
April 24, 2014
Recently named to Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people, the Stanford finance professor discusses her impact on the global financial system.
General Stanley McChrystal
April 15, 2014
In a Stanford GSB presentation, the retired general explains how to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.
Phil Knight
March 26, 2014
Distinguished alum will share his experience with graduating students as they embark on new paths.
Statue of Don Quixote
February 19, 2014
A scholar discusses literature, power, and "the two most important things to know about innovation."
Professor Sarah Soule
February 18, 2014
Their goal: to speed the flow of research results and open access to ideas and knowledge.
A group of students talking and laughing
February 5, 2014
A study shows that talking about people behind their backs and voting others "off the island" may actually be good for society.
U.S. Social Security checks
January 28, 2014
Game theory shows why "discretionary" spending programs lead to more self-interested behavior by politicians than "mandatory" spending programs.
Students meeting
January 16, 2014
New research shows how companies can minimize conflicts within their top teams.
Disaster relief efforts
January 14, 2014
A new study shows how corporations with tarnished reputations can regain their financial value by undertaking broad-based goodwill efforts.
Securities and Exchange Commission building
January 13, 2014
Two experts on corporate governance say the firms' "influence may not be for the better, as far as shareholder value is concerned."
Professors Hayagreeva Rao and Robert Sutton
January 7, 2014
Two Stanford professors discuss their new book, Scaling Up Excellence, which reveals how the best leaders and teams develop, spread, and instill the right growth mindset in their organization.
Hands exchanging a dollar bill
January 6, 2014
New research by Stanford GSB Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer shows that the more money we earn, the more money we want.
U.S. Treasury Building
December 12, 2013
New research from Stanford suggests stricter capital regulation is needed to prevent another financial crisis.
Mall food court restaurants
December 11, 2013
In spite of negative portrayals in the news media, Shai Bernstein finds that private equity buyouts add value to companies' operations without decimating their workforces.