GE’s Leadership Problem Goes Beyond Its CEO
GE has become as one Wharton expert said “a slow-motion train wreck.” Can a change at the top help turn it around? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2018•25 min
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Amazon’s $15 Minimum Wage: What’s the End Game?
Amazon’s decision has led to increased scrutiny of the company and its CEO with analysts trying to figure out what Jeff Bezos could be planning next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2018•26 min
Will the New NAFTA Deliver?
The USMCA – the new trade agreement between the U.S. Mexico and Canada – brings NAFTA up to date but it’s unclear which country stands to gain the most experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2018•26 min
How Digital Tools Support Hyper-personalized Customer Experiences
Digital tools supporting hyper-personalized customer services is the business model of the future notes the head of digital software at Tata Consultancy Services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 05, 2018•24 min
Leadership in the Storm: How Four U.S. Presidents Handled Turmoil
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin chronicles the leadership skills of four U.S. presidents who led the nation through turbulent times in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 04, 2018•23 min
Delaying Social Security: How Lump Sum Payments Can Help
Lump sum payments of a portion of Social Security benefits are a powerful incentive to convince people to delay retirement new Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2018•17 min
As the Founders Exit What’s Next for Instagram?
As the founders exit Instagram has one billion users and Facebook has 2.2 billion. That’s a big chunk of the world’s population. So where can they go from here -- and what will regulators allow them to do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2018•22 min
Why Fake News Campaigns Are So Effective
Social media have been ”weaponized” with fake news to maximize social discord writes Wharton professor Eric K. Clemons in this opinion piece. Why does it work so well? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2018•25 min
Why Elon Musk’s SEC Settlement Is Critical for Electric Vehicles
Elon Musk’s settlement with the SEC is significant not only for Tesla’s future but also for maintaining the momentum of the electric vehicle industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2018•24 min
Comcast Is Paying Up for Sky: Now What?
By many measures Comcast overpaid to acquire British pay TV firm Sky -- but if transformation is Comcast’s goal the cost could be justified experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2018•19 min
Can Restructuring Sears Fix a Catalog of Problems?
The latest revival plan for Sears could benefit the hedge fund that controls it instead of boosting the retailer say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2018•27 min
Not Too Big To Fail: Why Lehman Had to Go Bankrupt
Lehman’s resistance to risk management played a major role in its downfall according to the firm’s former chief risk officer Madelyn Antoncic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2018•31 min
The Downside of Applying Lean Startup Principles
Early market testing based on lean startup principles could do more harm than good according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2018•24 min
Are You a ‘Good-ish’ Person? How to Push Past Your Biases
In a new book psychologist Dolly Chugh shows how taking deep stock of our unconscious biases can lead to enlightenment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2018•22 min
Do You Lead with Purpose?
Mission statements and employee handbooks are fine but what really matters in an organization is the clarity of purpose behind it all says author Nick Craig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2018•21 min
How Jack Ma Changed the Chinese View of Entrepreneurs
As Jack Ma prepares to leave Alibaba his career provides several key takeaways for fellow leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2018•23 min
Why Time of Day Affects Shoppers’ Appetite for Variety
New Wharton research finds that shoppers are more likely to seek variety in their buying decisions later in the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2018•14 min
How Can Social Media Firms Tackle Hate Speech?
Social media companies want to create a “safe” environment for users and yet they would like to be seen as upholding the American value of free speech. When it comes to hate speech what should they do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2018•24 min
Could Fracking Debt Set off Big Financial Tremors?
The U.S. fracking industry could implode when investors begin to demand “real returns” -- triggering wider damage according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2018•22 min
How Did the Recession Change the Way B-Schools Teach Ethics?
There was plenty of blame to go around to those responsible for the Great Recession. So how did ethics education at business schools factor in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2018•22 min
Marketing to Digital Natives: How Brand Loyalty Is Changing
Old-fashioned brand loyalty no longer leads directly to customer retention. So how can legacy brands appeal to a new generation that is just a click away from millions of products? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2018•27 min
Is the Next Recession Around the Corner?
The trigger for another downturn could come from anywhere according to Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett. The question is: Will it be a correction or a crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2018•25 min
The Secret to Great Communication: Be Like Aristotle
Best-selling author Carmine Gallo believes the valuable ancient art of persuasion has been lost in the modern business world He wants to help workers bring it back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2018•21 min
Can a Lottery Help You Lose Weight?
Companies are offering everything from free gym memberships to Fitbits but new Wharton research finds that cash lotteries provide powerful incentives for people to take control of their health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2018•24 min
Will Central Bank Policies Set off Another Global Financial Crisis?
Central bank policies since the financial crisis have been far too accommodating and are setting the stage for another big fall before long according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2018•24 min
The Real Causes -- and Casualties -- of the Housing Crisis
Misperceptions about the key drivers and impacts of the housing crisis persist -- and clarifying those will ensure the same mistakes aren’t repeated Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2018•22 min
How Iceland Dealt with a Volcanic Financial Meltdown
Wharton’s Philip Nichols and Thorvaldur Gylfason of the University of Iceland share insights about why the economic recovery has worked but the political one hasn’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2018•23 min
The Auto Bailout 10 Years Later: Was It the Right Call?
There was a big debate about whether to grant GM and Chrysler a bailout. Even those leaning in favor were not sure it would work. Wharton and other experts explain why it was the right decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2018•27 min
How the Great Recession Changed American Workers
The global financial crisis exacerbated long-term trends including rising student debt and stagnant wages and left the public with a sense that the system is broken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2018•21 min
Advertising in Crisis: How the Turmoil Threatens All Media
As digital products remake the world advertising and brands have evolved from sometime partners to ‘frenemies’ who are often in direct competition for dwindling consumer attention says author Ken Auletta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2018•23 min
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