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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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Apr 14, 2015 • 37min
The ’Mutual Respect’ That Results When Consumers and Brands Collide
Twitter has changed the advertising world a development that company vice president Shailesh Rao describes as a positive-sum game for traditional and social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2015 • 27min
Curbing California’s Drought -- One Five-minute Shower at a Time
California’s drought-related water usage regulations will work best if they become a social norm with a higher level of awareness says Wharton’s Howard Kunreuther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2015 • 23min
Can People Analytics Help Firms Manage People Better?
Can a data-driven approach to managing people at work help organizations make better HR decisions? Wharton professors Cade Massey and Adam Grant share their insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2015 • 27min
What Can We Learn from the Germanwings Tragedy?
The Germanwings suicide-crash has focused attention on the pressures pilots face and how airlines can respond. Experts call for better training and health monitoring of pilots among other improvements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2015 • 16min
Entrepreneurship in Cuba: ‘The Doors Are Opening’
Cuba has been steadily liberalizing its economy. The likely reconciliation with the U.S. will drive a new entrepreneurial rush according to Hugo Cancio CEO of Fuego Enterprises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2015 • 5min
Behind the ‘Blurred Lines’ of Copyright Laws
Last month’s copyright infringement case over the song “Blurred Lines” has implications for the entire industry experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2015 • 17min
Will U.S. Businesses Find a Place in a Competitive Cuban Economy?
U.S. businesses may have big opportunities in Cuba after sanctions are lifted. However they will have to compete and earn their place according to a former Canadian ambassador to Cuba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2015 • 25min
Why Google’s Antitrust Problems Are Far from Over
As Google stares at fresh trouble in Europe over antitrust issues it may feel the heat back in the U.S. too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2015 • 16min
Advice for Becoming an ’Engaged Leader’
In bestselling author Charlene Li’s new book she challenges leaders to use social technologies to connect with their customers and employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2015 • 29min
How Starbucks Can Stick with ‘Race Together’ — and Get It Right
Good intentions aren’t enough — Wharton experts say it takes a sustained authentic effort for companies to successfully become part of the conversation on complex social issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
