If/Then

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If/Then

How do we lead with purpose, make better decisions, and navigate an uncertain future? On If/Then, Stanford GSB faculty break down cutting-edge research on leadership, strategy, and more, exploring enduring questions and the forces reshaping business and society today, from AI to geopolitics. Hosted by senior editor Kevin Cool.

  1. Broken Systems, Broken Trust: Why We Need New Rules

    23 HR. AGO

    Broken Systems, Broken Trust: Why We Need New Rules

    “The ultimate price of a bad system falls on the public,” says Anat Admati, the George G.C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of The Bankers’ New Clothes. “The Constitution did a lot to constrain the government, but the government has failed to constrain institutions in the private sector.” Simply put, Admati says the real problem isn’t just profit-hungry corporations, it’s the systems that let bad actors get away with it. From the opioid crisis and Boeing’s deadly 737 MAX disasters to the 2008 financial crash, Admati identifies how U.S. institutions failed — and shares the “incredibly sobering” realization that shattered her faith in the rules and those who make them.   How do you think we can restore trust in business, government, and society? Email us at ifthenpod@stanford.edu.  Related LinksAnat Admati faculty profileThe Bankers’ New Clothes: What’s Wrong with Banking and What to Do about ItNo Rules, No Trust: How Accountability Shapes CommunicationAre Businesses Undermining Democracy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min
  2. Is Work Killing Us?

    FEB 5

    Is Work Killing Us?

    Is burnout simply the cost of doing business? What responsibility do employers have for the health and well-being of their workers? Jeffrey Pfeffer, the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Dying for a Paycheck and 7 Rules of Power, says that the connection between workplace stress and negative health outcomes is as strong as the link between smoking and cancer — and may contribute to as many as 120,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. So what do we do about it?  Pfeffer’s answer isn’t just surprising — it’s a radical critique of the way we work today. Is it time to rethink the way we work? Email us at ifthenpod@stanford.edu.  Related Links:Jeffrey Pfeffer faculty profile“The Workplace Is Killing People and Nobody Cares”“We Have 30 Extra Years”: A New Way of Thinking About AgingWhy “Copycat” Layoffs Won’t Help Tech Companies — Or Their Employees See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  3. EPISODE 24

    Introducing If/Then: Season Two

    A podcast from the Stanford Graduate School of Business that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues facing us in business, leadership, and society.

    2 min

  4. 12/27/2024

    View From The Top: “Jensen Huang on How to Use First-Principles Thinking to Drive Decisions”

    How empowering collaboration and bridging diverse perspectives drives groundbreaking innovation and lasting success.

    58 min

  5. 12/11/2024

    From the Classroom: Lessons in Failure, Strategy and the Power of Connection

    How embracing failure, telling compelling stories, and leading with cultural intelligence can transform the way you lead and connect.

    13 min

  6. 11/20/2024

    Pfeffer on Power: “Acting With Power and Using Your Influence with Deborah Gruenfeld”

    Power is not just about authority—it’s about presence.

    30 min

  7. 11/06/2024

    The Science Behind Our Everyday Decisions with Think Fast, Talk Smart

    Insights on culture, choice and motivation from three Stanford GSB experts.

    14 min

  8. 10/16/2024

    How AI-Driven Misinformation Could Undermine Democracy

    Professor Andy Hall explores the impact of artificial intelligence on our political landscape.

    16 min
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How do we lead with purpose, make better decisions, and navigate an uncertain future? On If/Then, Stanford GSB faculty break down cutting-edge research on leadership, strategy, and more, exploring enduring questions and the forces reshaping business and society today, from AI to geopolitics. Hosted by senior editor Kevin Cool.

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    2024 - 2025
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