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New research shows that moments of awe can change perceptions about that most precious commodity — time.
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Award-winning economist Susan Athey, noted econometrician Guido Imbens, corporate finance expert Joshua Rauh, and others to join Stanford GSB faculty.
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Research shows that the little word 'we' can make a big difference in attitudes toward brands.
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Three successive managers of Stanford's endowment explain how investment strategies have changed with the economy.
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A new paper says shareholder voting on executive pay doesn't improve compensation practices.
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06.26.12
Saudi Aramco CEO Khalid A. Al-Falih discusses the oil company, its position in the global energy industry and in Saudi Arabia, and the value of long-term investment.
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06.21.12
Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit discusses criticism of financial institutions and what he calls "responsible finance."
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Why mere potential can be more impressive than actual achievement.
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06.18.12
A Stanford GSB student shows how individual acts can help turn around the lives of at-risk youth.
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John Morgridge shares his “Rules for the Long Road” during the Stanford GSB's annual diploma ceremony.

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A conversation on health care innovation with former Senate majority leader and surgeon Bill Frist.
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Condoleezza Rice discusses political power in Russia, social stability in China, the “essence of democracy,” and “the most surprising place in the world.”
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Jeffrey Ball, at the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, says it’s time for the world’s approach to renewables to “grow up.”
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Research shows that bolstering people’s sense of well-being can motivate them to slim down or exercise more.
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair discusses the importance of partnerships in working with African nations.
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Gayle Lemmon discusses how entrepreneurs conduct business in some of the world’s most difficult and dangerous environments.
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How Scholarship Can Help Alleviate Extreme Poverty
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Stanford GSB lecturer and philanthropist John P. Morgridge will be the third alumni speaker at the school’s June 16 graduation ceremony. As head of Cisco Systems, he established a culture of innovation, empowerment, and giving back that reflects the school’s mission to inspire transformational business leaders.
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Research shows that modest school interventions can help raise grades and improve health and happiness.
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Serial entrepreneur Kewen Jin discusses the rapid growth of China's health care industry and the idea of "innovation by subtraction."

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Forget Suze Orman. Time, Not Money, Is Your Most Precious Resource. Spend It Wisely.
In the business world, women who are aggressive, assertive, and confident but who can turn these traits on and off depending on the social circumstances get more promotions than either men or other women, according to a recent study by Olivia O'Neill and Charles O'Reilly.
Silicon Valley is populated with people who fear sitting on the bench while someone else scores with a great idea, says Professor Baba Shiv. How people approach failure is a key to success, he argues.
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In a new study from Stanford Graduate School of Business, researchers say in some cases negative publicity can increase sales when a product or company is relatively unknown, simply because it stimulates product awareness.
Researchers have demonstrated that personally experiencing something like the Great Depression has a significant impact on how we invest our money.
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Starbucks’ customers purchased 6% fewer calories per visit at chain outlets that posted calorie counts without substantially affecting revenue say Stanford Graduate School of Business researchers Bryan Bollinger, Phillip Leslie, and Alan Sorensen. 
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Starbucks’ customers purchased 6% fewer calories per visit at chain outlets that posted calorie counts without substantially affecting revenue say Stanford Graduate School of Business researchers Bryan Bollinger, Phillip Leslie, and Alan Sorensen. 

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