Will Renewed Sanctions Against Iran Backfire on the U.S.?
Resistance from Europe China and affected businesses could undercut U.S. actions against Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2018•25 min
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Why Alaska’s Experience Shows Promise for Universal Basic Income
Encouraging results from Alaska’s oil royalty program point to universal basic income as a potentially viable idea experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2018•27 min
Latin America’s Digital Crossroads: Why the Opportunities Are Huge
More than 70% of Latin America’s 600 million residents will have a mobile phone within a couple of years. That makes the region ripe for digital ”leapfrogging ” says new research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2018•28 min
Are Cryptoassets a Sound Investment?
Are cryptoassets right for your investment portfolio? A new book applies money management tools to maximize returns and manage risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2018•23 min
Why Leaders Should Focus on Long-term Growth
CEOs who go long in their outlook have natural allies among institutional shareholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2018•36 min
How the Golden State Killer Case Ignited a Privacy Debate
A possible breakthrough in the Golden State Killer case thanks to DNA samples from a genealogical testing service has prompted calls for stricter protection of personal genetic data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2018•25 min
Can Hollywood Survive Streaming Services?
Hollywood once ruled the world with must-see movies and the in-theater experience but many now opt to ”Netflix and chill” at home. Can the industry adapt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2018•25 min
T-Mobile and Sprint: Will the Deal Go Through?
T-Mobile and Sprint have been trying to tie the knot for years – and the third time may not be the charm despite a friendlier regulatory environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2018•25 min
Will the Fight Against Fraudulent Returns Pay Off for Retailers?
Retailers lose billions every year because of fraudulent merchandise returns. How can they weed out problem customers without alienating the good ones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2018•24 min
How Better Training Can Help Companies Face the ’Tech Tide’
AI cannot replace the power of a human smile in customer engagement and the chief differentiators for excellence are training and culture Tom Peters says in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2018•24 min
Why Empathy Is More Than Standing in Another’s Shoes
A new book about empathy finds that the idea of putting oneself in another’s shoes is changing but still offers many rewards for individuals and organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2018•23 min
Why Top Performers Quit When the Going Gets Tough
When facing adversity favorites are more likely to walk away than underdogs new Wharton research finds. The reason: potential embarrassment over not meeting expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 01, 2018•16 min
How the U.S. Ban on ZTE Could Disrupt Telecom Supply Chains
The U.S. ban on exports to China’s ZTE is justifiable but a balance needs to be found to protect trade and technological development experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2018•28 min
Will a $1 Billion Fine Change Wells Fargo?
Wells Fargo needs a significant culture change that makes top executives more accountable experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2018•29 min
Stretching Sustainable Development Funds
The International Finance Corporation deploys a novel approach to boost private sector development in emerging nations for maximum impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2018•18 min
Unlocking Serendipity Is the Key to Life Science Breakthroughs
Serendipity plays a big role in life-science innovation since breakthroughs often are unintended consequences. Yet despite the seeming randomness this creative process can be managed -- and improved say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2018•53 min
Managing the Dark Side of Workplace Friendships
Friendships in the workplace are valuable. But Wharton research shows they can also lead to complexities and challenges for those inside and outside the circle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2018•27 min
How Long Can the ’Chinese Miracle’ Last?
China’s debt-fueled growth is unsustainable and a time of reckoning is coming argues the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2018•21 min
What to Expect from a Post-Castro Cuba
Cuba has a new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel. But former president Raul Castro remains in a position of control over the key drivers of the country’s economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2018•27 min
For Haier’s Zhang Ruimin Success Means Creating the Future
The chairman and CEO of the Haier Group believes that the company’s user-centric model of micro enterprises is a key pillar of growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2018•46 min
What Brands Can Learn from Starbucks’ Crisis Response
The arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop should be treated as a broad-based wake-up call for Starbucks -- and for other brands as well experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2018•26 min
How Big Data Can Make a Big Difference in HR
HR has been slow to adopt data analytics. SAP’s chief learning officer discusses why companies must incorporate data into the HR process and other insights from her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2018•19 min
Should the U.S. Extend Individual Tax Breaks Beyond 2025?
The Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that the “extenders” will hurt economic growth and worsen federal debt. Only a serious crisis will trigger corrective action say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2018•22 min
Is It Possible to Change Bad Behavior – Permanently?
What if a simple nudge could help you make better decisions? A new large-scale experiment headed by two Penn researchers aims to help people develop better exercise habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2018•25 min
Break the Rules: How Thinking Flexibly Leads to Innovation
Physicist Leonard Mlodinow describes how elastic thinking lets people unleash their inherent creativity in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2018•22 min
How the Tax Structure Can Be Tweaked for Social Good
New Wharton research shows that there could be significant effects from subsidizing professions that offer limited compensation relative to the societal benefits they create. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2018•22 min
How Buyers Can Make the Most of a Tough Housing Market
The latest tax changes may steer people towards renting rather than owning a home but for those who still want to buy experts have some advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2018•23 min
How a Nonprofit Found a Startling Way to End Child Hunger
Billy Shore founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength discovered an often overlooked way to alleviate child hunger. He shares his story with Wharton professor Katherine Klein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2018•21 min
How Compassion Can Make You More Successful
Northeastern University’s David DeSteno believes you don’t have to be a jerk to get ahead. In fact gratitude compassion and pride can lead to better outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2018•24 min
Spotify’s Direct Listing: Will Other Unicorns Follow?
The world’s largest music streaming service went public last week in a very unusual way -- by eschewing an IPO and opting for a direct listing. Will other high-profile tech firms take the same path? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2018•24 min
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