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Knowledge at Wharton

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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network.

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Episodes

Networking Intelligently in an Over-connected World

Erica Dhawan discusses her new book and what she and coauthor Saj-nicole Joni call ”the power of connectional intelligence.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 201523 min

McDonald’s Chicken Pledge: A Golden Move?

As McDonald’s promises chicken free of human antibiotics it wins on both food safety and marketing strategy. Experts discuss the gains -- and challenges -- for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 201524 min

Why Bridgeway Capital Gives Away 50% of Profits to Charity

Bridgeway Capital founder John Montgomery speaks with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about his core values: Integrity performance efficiency and service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 201522 min

Finding New Solutions for Managing Global Garbage

Around the world garbage in the oceans remains a big problem. So how do we get the world to recognize this problem and stop the dumping? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 20155 min

Does Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Have a Future?

Some thought Obamacare would mean the end of employment-based insurance. While that did not happen the threat has not fully lifted according to Wharton’s Mark Pauly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 201518 min

Has the Time Come for a Cuban Telecom Boom?

As the U.S. prepares to normalize ties with Cuba big opportunities await the telecom industry. However laws to facilitate and protect investments are critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 201525 min

How to Build a Strategy for ‘the Long Game’

Business leaders often find themselves focused on short-term goals that distract them from creating a longer-term strategy according to a new book co-authored by Wharton’s Paul Schoemaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20159 min

Are Credit Bureaus Poised to Fight for the Consumer?

The three credit bureaus this week signed a settlement with the New York AG’s office pledging to repair consumer disputes and increase scrutiny. Will they walk the talk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 201527 min

How Companies Are Managing the Millennial Generation

Firms have employed wide-reaching programs to help their millennial workforce learn and grow which in turn helps with retention and recruitment says Goldman Sachs chief learning officer Jason Wingard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 201534 min

Taylor Swift Trademarks and Music’s New Branding Model

Taylor Swift’s bid to trademark phrases from her songs highlights a shift in the music industry’s business and branding models intellectual property experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 201534 min

Will Walmart’s Wage Increase Pay Off?

Walmart’s modest wage increase may be a smart way to keep the company’s options open regarding future raises but it may not sufficiently inspire workers according to Wharton’s Adam Cobb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 201533 min

The FCC’s Net Neutrality Ruling: Net Gains Net Losses

An “open Internet ” free of entry bans throttling or paid prioritization won the day in a big FCC ruling. Wharton professor Kevin Werbach explains the business implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 201515 min

When Using Social Media Beware the Invisible Audience

Social media has augmented our ability to communicate but it has also made it easier to misunderstand and misread our audience — or to be misunderstood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 201524 min

The HSBC Scandal: A Red Flag for U.S. Regulators?

As British banking giant HSBC battles a scandal over helping tax evaders and criminals the U.S. financial system must heed warning signals say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 201527 min

Exploring the Next Iteration of Social Entrepreneurship

Diana Ayton-Shenker founder and CEO of Global Momenta and the first Social Innovator in Residence at Wharton has made it her mission to help organizations optimize their impact through social entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 201525 min

Confidence Games: Why People Don’t Trust Machines to Be Right

When given the choice of trusting our or another person’s conclusions or accepting facts based on algorithmically analyzed data most of us tend to trust the human more. But new Wharton research shows that may not always be the best choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 20153 min

Cinnabon’s Kat Cole: Savoring the Sweet Taste of Success

Kat Cole the 30-something president of Cinnabon spoke with Knowledge at Wharton about her unconventional path to leading a $1 billion global business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 201516 min

Is Amazon Set to Hit Its Prime?

Amazon’s earnings were better than expected for the fourth quarter of 2014. But will the e-commerce giant succeed in stretching beyond its comfort zone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 201526 min

The Silver Lining in Bad Weather: Higher Productivity

The recent blizzard in the U.S. Northeast didn’t create as much disruption as feared. In fact such bad weather could actually lift productivity says one Wharton expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 201524 min

The New Business Plan for Executives Who Want to Do Good

The Inter-American Development Bank’s corporate social responsibility program is intended to generate goodwill and spur a concrete increase in a company’s revenues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 201524 min

Why Target’s Big Canadian Expansion Went South

Target’s attempt misfired on multiple levels and now the company is closing all 133 Canadian stores. What went wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 20156 min
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