Are Corporations Really People?
Corporations should not have all of the rights accorded to people says Eric W. Orts Wharton professor of ethics and legal studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2014•11 min
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Dan Ariely on ‘The Honest Truth About Dishonesty’
Everyone cheats a little from time to time. But most major betrayals within organizations start with a first step that crosses the line according to Dan Ariely author of ‘The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2014•21 min
Robot Journalists: ‘Quakebot’ Is Just the Beginning
Robot journalists are unbiased work quickly never forget facts or ask for a day off says researcher Noam Latar -- but can they replace humans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2014•18 min
‘Work Smarts’: Betty Liu on How to Succeed in Your Career
Bloomberg news anchor Betty Liu author of ’Work Smarts: What CEOs Say You Need to Know to Get Ahead ’ shares what she learned about career success from speaking with CEOs including JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon AOL’s Susan Lyne and Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2014•21 min
Sports Agent and Lawyer Ron Shapiro on ‘Perfecting Your Pitch’
How did Ron Shapiro successfully negotiate Joe Mauer’s $184 million contract the fourth largest contract in the history of baseball? In a new book ’Perfecting Your Pitch: How to Succeed in Business and in Life by Finding Words That Work ’ he outlines his three-step process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2014•19 min
Sallie Krawcheck on the Business Case for Diverse Leadership
The former president of the global wealth and investment management division of Bank of America talks about subtle biases against women how they can be overcome and why diverse leadership is critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2014•20 min
How Effective Is a Number-crunching Approach to Managing People?
People analytics isn’t perfect -- yet. But it helps eliminate biases in important areas such as recruitment says Wharton’s Cade Massey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2014•20 min
Big Business and the New Norm: Doing Good at the Core not the Periphery
Often perceived as acting in ways that harm the economy society and the environment due to a short-term focus on profits big business is now starting to use its power for long-term good according to the authors of Everybody’s Business: The Unlikely Story of How Big Business Can Fix the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2014•23 min
Why ’Incomplete’ Products Increase Consumption
If a product is seen as ’incomplete’ -- half a sandwich say -- people consume more of it. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn explains the lessons this insight offers to branded consumer goods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2014•22 min
Crisis in Ukraine: ’The Window of Opportunity Is Very Short’
Events in Ukraine are moving swiftly these days with Crimea’s vote to secede followed by evolving reactions from Russia the U.S. and Europe. Sophia Opatska CEO of Lviv Business School in Ukraine discusses what led to the current crisis and what lies ahead for a country now divided. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2014•25 min
Ezekiel Emanuel on ‘Reinventing American Health Care’
Wharton health care management professor Ezekiel J. Emanuel one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act has published a new book that offers an inside look at health care reform as well as a critique of how the act has been implemented. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2014•31 min
Delta’s New Frequent Flyer Policy: Reward Your Best Customers
Delta Air Lines’ decision to base frequent flyer rewards on dollars spent rather than miles traveled makes good business sense and is long overdue says Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 05, 2014•15 min
Keith Ferrazzi - Why Relationships Are Crucial to Success
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Feb 19, 2014•21 min
‘Hot’ Money’s Fast Exit Cools Emerging Markets
Capital has been fleeing emerging markets as investors worry about asset bubbles and slower economic growth. If it goes too far it could threaten global financial stability says Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2014•22 min
A School and a Future for Blind Children
Sabriye Tenberken and Paul Kronenberg founded a school for blind children in Tibet as well as an institute in India to promote social entrepreneurship. And that’s just the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2014•22 min
Why Sharing Spectrum Is Key to Expanding Wireless
Agreeing on a system that will allow the most efficiency and innovation lies at the heart of the current debate over wireless spectrum allocation says Wharton’s Kevin Werbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 05, 2014•15 min
Private Equity Expects Better Times in 2014
An EY/EIU survey shows that stronger global economic growth and expectations for more M&A deals in 2014 will likely spur more private equity activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 04, 2014•38 min
Boards Revisited: Michael Useem on the New Corporate Governance
In a discussion of his new book ’Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge When to Partner and When to Stay Out of the Way ’ co-author Michael Useem describes the expanded role of boards of directors – including Lenovo’s – in today’s more demanding corporate culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 04, 2014•20 min
Part II: The Obamacare Challenge for Employers - Employers with Less Than 50 Full-time Employees
The Affordable Care Act or Obamacare is dramatically changing how small- and mid-sized businesses must handle health care benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 03, 2014•12 min
It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Charitable Organization Anymore
Innovation entrepreneurs and technology are recasting social impact as the lines separating philanthropy government and private enterprise blur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2014•37 min
A Shaky Start for Stocks: ‘No Bull Market Moves in a Straight Line’
The stock market has had a rocky start in 2014 but Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel isn’t worried. There is still room to grow he says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2014•21 min
Private Equity Confident about Brazil for 2014
Private equity investors are flocking to Brazil in the run-up to the World Cup games this year and the Olympics in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2014•18 min
Part I: The Obamacare Challenge for Employers - Employers with 50 or More Full-time Employees
The Affordable Care Act — or Obamacare — is dramatically changing how small- and mid-sized businesses must handle health care benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2014•15 min
How J.D. Power III Transformed the Auto Industry
In 1968 J.D. Power III took the radical step of soliciting customer feedback about cars through consumer surveys. In a recent interview Power discussed the company’s origins with Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2014•23 min
Bringing Israeli Innovation to Africa
Sivan Borowich-Ya’ari’s non-profit Innovation: Africa is bringing solar energy to remote villages in Africa which she says spurs the empowerment of women and improvements in education and health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2014•21 min
Debora Spar on Women’s (Impossible) Quest for Perfection
In her book ”Wonder Women: Sex Power and the Quest for Perfection ” Barnard College president Debora Spar challenges the hyper-perfect image of “having it all.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2014•18 min
Leadership Challenges at Johnson & Johnson
In a recent interview Alex Gorsky chairman and CEO of J&J talks about his management style approach to decision making and why humility is a key attribute for any leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 09, 2014•16 min
PwC’s Robert E. Moritz: ’Diverse Teams Give You the Best Thinking’
Robert E. Moritz chairman and senior partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP discusses the experiences that have shaped him as a leader and the importance of financial literacy in nurturing the next generation of leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2013•23 min
Why Financial Markets Need Referees
Outgoing U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission head Gary Gensler talks about how the agency has created a regulatory regime to rein in yesterday’s excesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2013•23 min
Why Insurance Is the ‘Most Misunderstood Industry’
Two Wharton experts explain how the unique aspects of health care reform and flood insurance make it hard for consumers – and some insurers themselves – to understand the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2013•32 min
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