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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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May 23, 2014 • 12min
Amy Chua on Success and ‘The Triple Package’
In Amy Chua’s new book the bestselling author studies eight cultural groups in the United States and identifies the characteristics that account for their success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2014 • 16min
The Value of Social TV: Reaching the Niche
Twitter and other social media networks are becoming valuable sources for gauging both mainstream and niche interest in different consumer products says Wharton’s Shawndra Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2014 • 16min
Part I: The Trucking Industry: Solid Growth but Large Cost Challenges Ahead
The trucking industry looks set to enjoy three or four years of reasonable growth say experts at Wharton and GE Capital. But not everything out on the road is smooth-running -- operators will have to grapple with rising fuel and labor costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2014 • 19min
The Business Case for Humor
Could businesses benefit from a sense of humor? Authors A.J. Jacobs and Peter McGraw say yes. They discuss when humor can be a valuable skill at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2014 • 29min
Mphasis CEO Ganesh Ayyar: Why the IT Sector Needs ’Positive Disruption’
Ganesh Ayyar CEO of IT services firm Mphasis says that in the coming years the IT sector’s business model will undergo a major change. Customers he notes will not want to buy services but rather business outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2014 • 11min
‘Corporate Diplomacy’: Why Firms Need to Build Ties with External Stakeholders
In his new book Wharton management professor Witold Henisz advises senior managers to build the capability to strategically develop their most important relationships — before it’s too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2014 • 22min
Net Neutrality: What’s the Real Threat?
The FCC’s proposed new rules regarding net neutrality are most likely benign says Wharton’s Kevin Werbach. Instead a much bigger threat to the Internet in the U.S. is a lack of competition in broadband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2014 • 13min
Corn Cobs and Generators: A Revolutionary Way to Light up Haiti
In rural areas of Haiti – one of the poorest countries in the world today – most residents have no access to cheap and reliable electricity. Limyè Pa w – founded by three social entrepreneurs – is trying to change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2014 • 19min
How Companies Can Leverage Global Trends to Drive Growth
New global trends such as aging or geo-political risks compel companies to recast their growth strategies. Mauro Guillen of Wharton’s Lauder Institute offers ways to navigate these uncharted waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2014 • 16min
Arianna Huffington on How to ‘Thrive’
A fall caused by exhaustion led Arianna Huffington founder of The Huffington Post on a journey toward redefining success. The result is her new book Thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
