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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 23, 2018 • 54min
How to Drive Competitive Returns with Impact Investing
Businesses are best placed to help solve social and environmental issues and those that do tend to do well for themselves say two impact investors who share their experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2018 • 24min
How Spectre and Meltdown Will Impact Companies and Consumers
Recent news about the computer chip vulnerabilities has caused alarm because of the sheer scale of the problem. Businesses are scrambling to protect themselves -- should consumers be worried also? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2018 • 20min
What Can Jay-Z and Beyoncé Teach Us about Corporate Accountability?
Recent Wharton research offers a new framework for viewing the moral obligations of individuals as well as corporations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2018 • 26min
2017 Was a Terrible Year for Natural Disasters: Is It the New Normal?
Last year was the costliest on record in the U.S. for damage from natural disasters painting a grim picture of what the future could bring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2018 • 25min
Global Risks in 2018: What Lies Ahead?
According to the 2018 Global Risks Report the environment cyber security and geopolitics are areas drawing the most concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2018 • 26min
Is This the Year Electric Cars Become Exciting?
U.S. automakers are weighing continued sales optimism against uncertain policy moves. Meanwhile electric cars look ripe for consumer-friendly jumps in performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2018 • 24min
The Emperor Has No Clothes: Recasting Leadership in the Open-source Era
The digital age has democratized the workplace. So what happens when employees can wield just as much knowledge and power as their managers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2018 • 28min
China in 2018: What Hangs in the Balance?
China’s leadership in clean energy and its strong economic growth are counterweighted by potential trade clashes with the U.S. and simmering social unrest say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2018 • 19min
What Can an Ancient General Teach Us About Modern Leadership?
Few military leaders hold as much allure for historians as Hannibal. Archaeologist Patrick N. Hunt writes in his new book that much of his success came from strong finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 17, 2018 • 58min
From Leonardo da Vinci to Steve Jobs: The Benefits of Being a Misfit
Wharton professor Adam Grant interviews Walter Isaacson about his biography on Leonardo da Vinci. The biggest takeaway: ”Stay curious about everything.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
