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March 4, 2025

Why Small Firms Take a Pass on Profitable Opportunities

And how they can be encouraged to buy in.

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March 1, 2025

Does Satire Soften the Blow of Criticism?

Quite the opposite, in fact, even if it comes in the form of humorous memes, videos, or headlines.

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March 1, 2025

How to Encourage Authenticity at Work

The right conditions can help people, particularly those from marginalized groups, feel more comfortable with expressing their true selves.

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March 1, 2025

5 Ways Business Leaders Can Address Implicit Bias

“Inclusive leadership is actually an intrinsic goal that most people have, regardless of their politics.”

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March 1, 2025

2 New Indices to Measure Stock Market Volatility

Unlike the VIX, these indices—SPOTVOL and LTV—distinguish between day-to-day volatility and investor fears of a “black swan” event.

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February 1, 2025

What Population Trends in Lisbon Tell Us about the Future of Global Cities

What Population Trends in Lisbon Tell Us about the

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February 1, 2025

What Happens to Communication When Part of a Team Is Relocated?

As one cancer center expanded, relocation of some clinicians led to fewer in-person interactions for all.

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February 1, 2025

Customers Will Pay More for Products That Feature Diversity in Ads

When an ad features people of different ages, races, genders, or nationalities, consumers believe the brand offers greater variety and is more creative.

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February 1, 2025

When Businesses Square Off with “Superstar” Competitors

A corporate behemoth like Apple or Amazon entering a new market is generally bad news for other firms in the space. But not always.

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February 1, 2025

When Distributing Aid, Consider Whether It Will Be Seen as a Handout or a Helping Hand

In-kind donations are often more welcome than cash, new research finds.

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February 1, 2025

5 Tips for Finding the Right Angels

Not all investors are created equal. Entrepreneurs should look for ones who share their vision.

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January 21, 2025

3 Questions to Ask Before Launching a New AI Tool

Like any other new technology, AI should be vetted through a strong product-development cycle.

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January 16, 2025

For Girls, Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship Can Be a Game-Changer

Being surrounded by entrepreneurs at a critical age can shape girls’ educational and career trajectories.

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January 1, 2025

What Drives Corporate Activism?

When companies take a public stance on contentious social issues, the impetus often comes from within.

An executive decides if she is lonely at the top.
January 1, 2025

How a Weak Sense of Self Encourages Bad Behavior

“When people don’t know who they are, they think their moral actions don’t really reflect who they are.”

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January 1, 2025

Scientists Don’t Want to Get Scooped—and It’s Hurting Science

Researchers are rewarded for being the first to discover and publish new findings. But the incentives can come at a cost.

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December 9, 2024

How New CEOs Can Start Off on the Right Foot with Their Board

Building a constructive relationship requires setting expectations, communicating clearly, and holding each other accountable

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December 1, 2024

Online Sports Betting Is Draining Household Savings

Most impacted are the bettors who can least afford it, new research shows.

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December 1, 2024

When Our Work Is Disrupted, the Story We Tell Matters

Pandemic-era lab, school, and daycare closures threatened the careers of people in “up or out” professions. Employees benefited from the opportunity to frame these productivity lapses as temporary and out of their control.

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December 1, 2024

Half of All Species Might Face Extinction. Could Biodiversity Bonds Help?

Maybe. But don’t expect investors to cut governments a break.

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