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Andrew Katz-Mayfield | Courtesy
February 28, 2016
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Andy Katz-Mayfield: “90% of Success is Execution”

The founder of a razor company discusses presistence, roadblocks and remaining steady.

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man looking out window | Tricia Seibold (sources: iStock/OJO_Images; istock/malerapaso)
February 17, 2016
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Are CEOs Overpaid?

A new survey shows Americans find flaws with executive compensation.

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Denver Broncos Aqib Talib, DeMarcus Ware, and Von Miller (58) at Super Bowl 50 Opening Night | Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
February 2, 2016
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How the NFL Turned the Super Bowl into a Money Machine

A sports management expert explains the economic impact of America’s largest sporting event.

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Tom Staggs oversees operations at Walt Disney Company. | Courtesy
February 24, 2016
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How a 93-Year-Old Media Company Keeps the Magic Alive

The COO of Walt Disney Company focuses on customer experience to inspire innovation.

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Photo Illustration by Tricia Seibold (sources: iStock/STILLFX and iStock/KeithBishop)
February 8, 2016
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Political Machinations: How Candidates Cater to — and Shape — Public Opinion

Four Stanford GSB professors show how our elected officials win over voters.

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 A hand is silhouetted in front of a computer screen | Reuters/Pawel Kopczynski
February 16, 2016
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Manoj Leelanivas: “Know Your Blind Spots”

What the CEO of a cyber security firm has learned from fighting the bad guys.

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Twentysomething hipster standing while talking to a group of seated meeting participants | iStock/Yuri_Arcurs
January 27, 2016
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Who Runs Silicon Valley Boards?

It’s an insular group, but with a couple surprises.

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A model relaxes backstage at a fashion show in Pontevedra, Spain | Reuters/Miguel Vidal
February 1, 2016
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Impact: The Recommended List

Stanford GSB professors share their reading list for topics related to impact.

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March 8, 2016
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Nonprofits Are Not Immune From Data Breach Risks

Digital tools bring privacy challenges to social enterprises.
March 7, 2016
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How Hospitals Avoid Penalties for Making Patients Sick

Lax reporting requirements make it easier to change records.
March 3, 2016
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Renee James: When You Should Turn Down the Money

The former Intel president talks dollars, risk, and the rewards of bidirectional mentorship.
March 3, 2016
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Why Messy Beats Perfection at Hewlett-Packard

Flexibility may be more important than dominance in the market.
March 2, 2016
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Baba Shiv: Failure is the Mother of Innovation

Startups may embrace the “fail-fast” mantra, but many leaders are risk-adverse.
February 28, 2016
Written

Andy Katz-Mayfield: “90% of Success is Execution”

The founder of a razor company discusses presistence, roadblocks and remaining steady.
February 25, 2016
Written

How Work Stress Hits Minorities and Less Educated Workers the Hardest

Researchers analyze workplace health to find inequalities.
February 24, 2016
Written

How a 93-Year-Old Media Company Keeps the Magic Alive

The COO of Walt Disney Company focuses on customer experience to inspire innovation.
February 17, 2016
Written

Are CEOs Overpaid?

A new survey shows Americans find flaws with executive compensation.
February 16, 2016
Written

Manoj Leelanivas: “Know Your Blind Spots”

What the CEO of a cyber security firm has learned from fighting the bad guys.