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Immigrants partake in a naturalization ceremony to become new citizens of the U.S. | Reuters/Brendan McDermid
October 28, 2015
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How Citizenship for Immigrants Leads to Better Integration

Naturalized immigrants are more politically engaged and have a greater knowledge about their new country.

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 illustration of heads communicating ideas | iStock/DrAfter123
December 3, 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.

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Sir Alex Ferguson | Stacy Geiken Photography
November 18, 2015
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Five Lessons in Leadership from Manchester United’s Former Manager

As a player, coach, and manager, Alex Ferguson learned the importance of discipline and thinking long term.

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individuals walking with shopping bags
November 11, 2015
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Latino-Owned Business Survey Shows $1.4 Trillion Left on the Table

More Latinos are starting businesses than the general population, but they aren't growing as large or making as much money.

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Tony Xu | Courtesy photo
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.

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 Illustration of a person walking away from a box of which they climbed out | Michael-Merck/iStock
November 23, 2015
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William Barnett: The Value of Fuzzy Market Categories for Entrepreneurs

Sometimes it pays to define your product market more broadly.

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November 18, 2015
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How to Split Equity Among Company Founders

Putting value on the roles of company partners can get personal.

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A colorful watercolor of energetic people interacting
November 16, 2015
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Robb Willer: What Makes People Do Good?

How external factors pressure people to cooperate.

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A circle of workers listening to a woman speaker | Adobe Stock
October 13, 2015
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Can Women be Strong Leaders Without Being Labeled “Bossy”?

Attitudes and preconceptions about gender roles are deeply rooted.

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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 9, 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 8, 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 3, 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
Written

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.
November 23, 2015
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William Barnett: The Value of Fuzzy Market Categories for Entrepreneurs

Sometimes it pays to define your product market more broadly.
November 18, 2015
Written

Five Lessons in Leadership from Manchester United’s Former Manager

As a player, coach, and manager, Alex Ferguson learned the importance of discipline and thinking long term.
November 18, 2015
Written

How to Split Equity Among Company Founders

Putting value on the roles of company partners can get personal.
November 16, 2015
Written

Robb Willer: What Makes People Do Good?

How external factors pressure people to cooperate.