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February 19, 2025
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How Global Finance Defines Global Politics
The pen may be mightier than the sword — but the dollar beats them both.

February 18, 2025
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Short Takes: Disrupting African Travel, One Ticket at a Time
Follow one entrepreneur’s journey as he sets out to digitize and transform Africa’s transportation sector.


February 05, 2025
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Is Your Job Hazardous to Your Health?
If we care about our health, then we need to reconsider the way we work.

January 29, 2025
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Short Takes: Breaking Barriers with Heavy Machinery
One woman’s quest to make India less dependent on machinery imports while breaking down a few gender barriers in the process.

January 28, 2025
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If/Then Returns: New Episodes Debut February 5th
Big questions, bold ideas: Stanford GSB’s podcast is back for a second season.

January 07, 2025
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Short Takes: Building a Health(y) Business in Rural India
The business of providing health care in a remote region in India has strategic lessons for everyone, everywhere.

December 19, 2024
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Stories Sell: A Masterclass on Building Trust One Tale at a Time
An expert in sales shares her hands-on experiences and expertise on how to build trust and deliver value.

December 06, 2024
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Securing Seed Capital: Can You Pass the Napkin Test?
A leading venture capitalist in Africa shares universal advice on how savvy founders can impress potential funders.

November 05, 2024
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Leading Through Layoffs: A Masterclass with Esi Ansah
An HR expert shares leadership strategies for handling the complexities of workforce reductions, no matter the size of your business.

October 16, 2024
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Wreck the Vote: How AI-Driven Misinformation Could Undermine Democracy
In this bonus episode of If/Then, Professor Andy Hall explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the political landscape.

October 16, 2024
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From Downsizing to Thriving: Strategic HR in a Global Context
An HR expert shares strategies for navigating your human capital with an eye toward the future.

September 25, 2024
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Why I Research: Findings Fueled by the Head and the Heart
In this bonus episode, we explore the personal stories that inspire big questions and challenge fundamental assumptions in business research.

September 24, 2024
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Masterclass on Stanford’s Most Popular Leadership Course
Lecturer in interpersonal dynamics shares practical strategies to strengthen your leadership with more authentic communication and connections.

September 04, 2024
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Hemant Taneja on Balancing Profit and Purpose
In this episode, the General Catalyst CEO shares thoughts on what he sees for the future of venture capital.

September 04, 2024
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From Instinct to Insight: Crafting an Intentional Sales Strategy
Gain insights and ideas for creating an effective sales strategy

August 27, 2024
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Communicating the Future: Defining Where We Want AI to Take Us
In this episode, Russ Altman shares his optimism about human connection and technological progress.

August 20, 2024
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Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our Values
In this episode, Scott Doorley explains why design is a conversation about how we want the world to be.

August 13, 2024
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Can We Be Candid? How to Communicate Clearly and Directly
In this episode, Susan Rice touts the necessity of frankness, especially when negotiating.

August 13, 2024
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Masterclass: Rule Makers and Rule Breakers in Business Culture
Stanford GSB professor in organizational behavior shares practical strategies to build a high-performing culture and drive business growth.

August 06, 2024
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Directive Speech vs. Dialogue: How Leaders Communicate with Clarity, Balance
In this “best of” podcast episode, Stanford president Jon Levin shares his thoughts on effective communication.

July 30, 2024
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Listen Up, Leaders: A Record-Setting Coach’s Guide to Communication
In this episode, Tara VanDerveer shares her philosophy and strategies around leadership and communication.

July 25, 2024
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If/Then: Why Research Matters
In our season one wrap-up episode, Senior Associate Dean Jesper Sørensen discusses the importance of research.

July 23, 2024
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Navigating the AI Revolution: Practical Insights for Entrepreneurs
Get practical advice and tools for weaving AI into your business strategy.
