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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ten years after the Great Recession began questions remain about root causes for some analysts. The IMF’s Tamim Bayoumi looks at some unexplored areas in a recent book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Although Amazon has faced a series of accusations by President Trump about its business practices recently the company would likely survive any attempts to bring antitrust action against it experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two recent fatalities involving Uber and Tesla vehicles using driverless systems have raised concerns that threaten to significantly delay or derail adoption of the technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recent Wharton research looks at why banks tend to invest in assets with the lowest risk and how that behavior can affect the broader economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Firearm mortalities in Australia fell 60% between 1979 and 2013 aided by new gun-control laws and other deterrents notes a Penn study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From a virtual Harry Potter to digital wrist bands that hold your place in line today’s theme parks are no longer the analog experiences of decades past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cassandra Frangos who guided Cisco’s leadership transition when John Chambers stepped down as CEO discusses her new book on the skills and career strategies many C-Suite executives share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal the world’s biggest social network is facing what is arguably its biggest PR crisis ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why do smart talented people sometimes derail their own careers? Arrogance inability to adapt or taking on too much lead the list according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Innovative ideas from young people are driving the successful targeting of poverty hunger climate change and health issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Wharton research shows that creating industrial-scale ways to store renewable energy is more effective than carbon taxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Insurers’ inability to recover their dues under an Affordable Care Act risk-sharing program is not only impacting those companies but also causing collateral damage in the marketplace say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mattel’s new Barbie doll line looks to create role models more than fashionistas. Three experts analyze the marketing that launched them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A positive workplace culture can boost performance. So why do so many organizations fail to get even the basics right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The demise of Toys R Us and the recent bankruptcy filing by mall staple Claire’s show that the reshaping of the U.S. retail landscape is far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten required its global workforce to be proficient in English or be demoted. Harvard’s Tsedal Neeley examines this strategy in her book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bypassing the World Trade Organization with more U.S. tariffs against China risks a big trade war with no winners and a damaged U.S. economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Human judgment is out. Measurement is in. But tilting too far in one direction carries enormous costs says author Jerry Z. Muller in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The e-commerce giant’s rapid growth of its fulfillment center network has been key to its dominance over the past decade recent Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica imbroglio 50 million Facebook profiles stand compromised. One upshot: Users must learn to protect themselves experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Venture capitalist Jenny Lefcourt from Freestyle Capital offers tested advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to fund a startup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Equally important is helping people recognize creativity within their organizations says David Yager CEO of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Psychologist Nancy Van Dyken explains the roots of a mostly unfamiliar form of narcissism -- and how to get past it based on her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
