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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

The FIFA Scandal: Is This the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’?

As the soccer world reels in the wake of the FIFA corruption scandal experts call for increased transparency to save the game from disrepute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 201523 min

John Nash’s Legacy Lives on in Business Strategy

With his work in game theory late Nobel laureate John Nash transformed the field of strategy formulation in organizations. The millennial generation will help unlock the full value of his ideas say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 201526 min

Are Financial Penalties Enough to Deter Banks’ Bad Behavior?

News that five of the world’s biggest banks will plead guilty to rigging global currency markets has raised concerns about whether fines are effective deterrents to fraudulent behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 201510 min

Social Impact 101: Building Companies That Make a Difference

Joey Hundert -- social entrepreneur start-up consultant and founder of the “Sustainival” -- has been working for a decade and a half to promote ventures that both make money and make the world a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 201514 min

How Kohl’s Took the Road Less Traveled to Be a National Retailer

Kohl’s didn’t merge its way to the top of the retail sector; instead it clicked with customers by staying ahead of the curve on trends former president Jay Baker says in the second part of a two-part interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 201522 min

How Reggie Love Got His Presidential Education

A book by Reggie Love former personal aide to President Barack Obama explores what he has learned from his mentors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 201512 min

The Promising Tidal Wave of Streaming Music

Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader and New York University’s Errol Kolosine talk about whether Tidal the music streaming service from Jay-Z will succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 20155 min

Jay H. Baker: How Kohl’s Carved Out a Retail Niche

Former Kohl’s president Jay Baker discusses his decades-long career in retail and charts the retail chain’s path to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 201517 min

Lessons on Disaster Preparedness from the Nepal Earthquake

The tragic aftermath of the Nepal earthquake that left widespread damage and thousands dead is a clarion call for other countries to become better prepared for disasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 201513 min

Are You a Digital Immigrant?

The changes in the way technology figures into our lives is altering the way the next generation will view many other aspects of society and business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 20155 min

Crowdfunding Commercial Real Estate — the New Disruptor?

Crowdfunding is proving capable of taking on commercial real estate deals worth less than $10 million. Is it just a matter of time before it moves up the ladder and disrupts the whole industry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 201514 min

How Nokia Can Make the Most of the Alcatel-Lucent Deal

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has a chance to reclaim a significant share of the telecom industry with its proposed purchase of Alcatel-Lucent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 201525 min

How Smart Leadership Revived Chile after an Historic Disaster

In their new book Wharton’s Michael Useem Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjan examine how Chile’s leaders facilitated its rebound after the massive 2010 earthquake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 201539 min

Can People Analytics Help Firms Manage People Better?

Can a data-driven approach to managing people at work help organizations make better HR decisions? Wharton professors Cade Massey and Adam Grant share their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201523 min

What Can We Learn from the Germanwings Tragedy?

The Germanwings suicide-crash has focused attention on the pressures pilots face and how airlines can respond. Experts call for better training and health monitoring of pilots among other improvements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201527 min

Entrepreneurship in Cuba: ‘The Doors Are Opening’

Cuba has been steadily liberalizing its economy. The likely reconciliation with the U.S. will drive a new entrepreneurial rush according to Hugo Cancio CEO of Fuego Enterprises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 201516 min

Behind the ‘Blurred Lines’ of Copyright Laws

Last month’s copyright infringement case over the song “Blurred Lines” has implications for the entire industry experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 20155 min

Will U.S. Businesses Find a Place in a Competitive Cuban Economy?

U.S. businesses may have big opportunities in Cuba after sanctions are lifted. However they will have to compete and earn their place according to a former Canadian ambassador to Cuba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 201517 min

Advice for Becoming an ’Engaged Leader’

In bestselling author Charlene Li’s new book she challenges leaders to use social technologies to connect with their customers and employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 201516 min
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