Stanford
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Career advice: How to become a "friction fixer"
Tips for eliminating those annoying obstacles that get in the way of your best work
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The hidden costs of clicking the "Buy Now, Pay Later" button
The market for instant online credit has exploded. But it comes with big downsides for some borrowers
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How much is your favorite free app worth to you?
Google, Instagram, and other popular services generate trillions in previously uncounted value, new research finds
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Predictability is a big innovation when it comes to VC term sheets
A look at thousands of venture capital contracts finds that widespread standardization has made startup financing more efficient
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Yes "we" can: Swapping pronouns can make messages more persuasive
Replacing "you" with "we" can make a message less threatening — and less likely to be censored
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Getting into "the zone" isn't about perfection, it's about uncertainty
New research uncovers the "magic combination" of factors that make it easier to achieve a flow state
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Follow the leader: How a CEO's personality is reflected in their company's culture
There's no ideal personality type for executives — but businesses need the right one for success
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Do first-gen college grads face bias in the job market?
Employers may see them as less prepared, but a simple intervention can flip the script
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To make influencers seem more authentic, just add #friends
Instagram personalities see a boost in engagement when they post about their close relationships
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Does it pay to link executive compensation to ESG goals?
More CEOs are getting "ESG pay." Does it improve their companies' sustainability and financial performance?
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When markets and politics collide, innovation may lose out
In regulated markets, the threat of new competitors can lead dominant firms to pull back