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September 5, 2017
Rethinking Hierarchy in the Workplace
Flat structures, research shows, can create more functional teams.
August 31, 2017
How Word Choice Can Cultivate Optimism and Improve Health
Using the right language during crises improves patients’ chances of recovery.
August 30, 2017
How a Marketing Tool Can Help Cancer Patients Make Better Treatment Choices
Using consumer preferences and big data to analyze treatment options can create value for all.
August 29, 2017
Want to Feel More at Peace About a Decision? Stop Dwelling on the Negatives
You may think you’re weighing the pros and cons equally, but you’re probably not.
August 23, 2017
Why Aren’t More Americans Ditching Their Cigarettes?
A Stanford study finds that people understand smoking can lead to deadly diseases like lung cancer, but many underestimate those risks.
August 22, 2017
Achieving Balance In Work and Life
The constant pull between career and family is stressing us out. Professor of Economics Myra Strober says it doesn’t have to be that way.
August 21, 2017
What Does the Word “Intelligence” Really Mean?
Stanford GSB professors suggest a reading list of articles and books related to the concept.
August 17, 2017
Shirzad Chamine: Five Strategies to Challenge Negative Thoughts
Break out of this self-destructive habit to become more productive in work and life.
August 14, 2017
Anat Admati: Mythbusting Four Popular Excuses for Failed Financial Regulations
A Stanford professor skewers a few fallacies often advanced by politicians and regulators.
August 14, 2017
Podcast: Michal Kosinski Shares his Vision of a World Without Privacy
Should your digital footprint be public?