Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest co-authored research focuses on storytelling. His paper is titled, “Seeing Your Life’s Story as a Hero’s Journey Can Increase Meaning in Life.” It explains how people can find more well-being and resilience by reflecting on the important elements in their lives and connecting them to a coherent and compelling narrative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 19, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, delves into the world of sports alongside guests Xavier Gutierrez, the NHL's first Latino president and CEO, and Jonathan Beane, the NFL's senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer. The conversation examines the unique role sports play in providing opportunities for underserved communities, and why women are more likely to foster a positive and inclusive work environment. They ...
Feb 13, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, is joined by Wharton professor Guy David, Managing Director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity Dr. Fareeda Griffith, and Head of TIAA Institute Surya Kolluri. They unpack the intricate ways income and wealth inequality reverberate through health care and influence health outcomes. From examining the impact of social determinants to navigating innovation in technology and AI, the ...
Feb 06, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about why some employees feel the need to 'cover' aspects of their identity and how organizations can better support diversity in the workplace. She's joined by Kenji Yoshino -- a professor at NYU School of Law and faculty director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging -- and Joanne Stephane, executive director of Deloitte's DEI Institute™. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 11, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with Dr. Broderick Turner -- a Virginia Tech marketing professor who also runs the school’s Technology, Race, and Prejudice (T.R.A.P.) Lab -- and Dr. Karim Ginena -- a social scientist and founder of RAI Audit -- on how to use AI while thinking critically about its flaws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 09, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest research shows how a simple writing shift can make anyone more persuasive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast New research from Wharton’s Jonah Berger shows how the right words can help captivate audiences and hold their attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, experts tackle the sensitive subject of how companies handle the issue of abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Ingrid Nembhard finds that patients who are treated with empathy have better health outcomes. She explains why empathy in health care delivery should become standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Access the full transcript on Knowledge at Wharton . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with two experts about inclusive storytelling and why it’s important for organizations to embrace diverse narratives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler discusses what led to the collapse of SVB and the questions it raises for banks, depositors and regulators going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich discuss their new book, 'The Innovation Tournament Handbook,' a how-to manual for generating winning ideas and solutions in any organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the best medium for communicating with consumers? It depends on the content, according to the latest research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Customers are unhappy when their favorite retailers make it harder to earn rewards, as Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Best Buy have recently done. But firms have to walk a fine line between customer loyalty and profits, says Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell thinks the slew of new salary transparency laws sweeping the nation will help advance pay equity, although it may not raise salaries overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary leads a discussion on how major legal and policy decisions, including Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, are affecting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch analyzes ChatGPT's performance on his exam and why the controversial software has limitless potential to improve education, business, and a range of industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Financial literacy and clarity will help fix retirement planning gaps, according to a study that delved into multiple dimensions of under-saving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The SEC is amending a specific rule in hopes to make insider trading more difficult for company executives. Wharton’s Dan Taylor explains how it works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton management professor Martine Haas says now that hybrid work has been around for a while, companies need to spend the next year figuring out what works best and refining their policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Divestiture is an important strategy for a company seeking healthy financial growth, one that is often overlooked. In her new book, Wharton’s Emilie Feldman explains why sometimes the best way to add value is through subtraction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a year of rising mortgage rates and shortages in both supply and demand, the best option for prospective homebuyers and homeowners is to bide their time, says Wharton’s Susan Wachter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Time-limited sales are a marketing staple in retail stores, but those same scarcity tactics don’t work online to move products and increase profits. Wharton marketing professor Cait Lamberton explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton management professor Iwan Barankay isn’t too worried about the possibility of a recession in America. Inflation, however, is still a threat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Many managers worry that algorithms alienate those who would rather deal with a real person than a robot. New research from Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni looks at how the attitudes of customers are influenced by algorithmic versus human decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The worst of inflation is over, the Federal Reserve may begin to pare the funds rate, and equities are undervalued, says the Wharton professor emeritus of finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nonprofits and charitable organizations can increase contributions simply by offering multiple-choice options that signal to potential donors what is appropriate to give. Wharton’s Alice Moon shares the results of her latest study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wharton’s Kevin Werbach speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about the fall of FTX and the need for better cryptocurrency regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast