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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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Nov 8, 2018 • 25min
Personality Puzzler: Is There Any Science Behind Myers-Briggs?
Myers-Briggs has been widely used by businesses and other organizations for decades to assess personality. But there is little if any science behind it notes a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2018 • 22min
Why Companies Should Blow Up Best Practices
A new book by two Deloitte executives argues that relying on best practices is too backward-looking given the breakneck pace of business change today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2018 • 23min
Can India Become the Next $10 Trillion Economy? That Depends...
The U.S. and India could become stronger partners if they find a way to deal with threats of sanctions says Marshall Bouton of the Center for the Advanced Study of India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2018 • 21min
How to Find Value in Every Customer
Companies have high-value customers and low-value ones but they all matter for businesses that want to make the most out of them according to a new book by Wharton’s Peter Fader and Sarah Toms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2018 • 23min
What Will Bolsonaro’s Election Mean for Brazil?
Brazilians have high hopes for their new president to rid the country of corruption and violence -- and in doing so boost the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2018 • 28min
Why Companies Should Encourage Employees to Vote
Businesses must do their part to make sure employees can take the time to vote without facing consequences at work Wharton’s Eric Orts writes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2018 • 15min
How Congress Can Reclaim Its Power
Congress’s role in federal governance has weakened in recent years but it could gain more strength by better exercising oversight Wharton research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2018 • 32min
Why Faith-based Organizations are Shifting to Impact Investing
Faith-based groups are increasingly investing in socially and environmentally responsible causes generating attractive returns to then reinvest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2018 • 19min
Success in the Startup World: Why Good Leadership Matters Most
John Chambers shares hard-won lessons from his new book ”Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2018 • 26min
Of Money and Men: A Tale of Poker Wall Street – and an Open Wound
Jerrold Fine’s debut novel ”Make Me Even and I’ll Never Gamble Again ” packs the power of a Babe Ruth home run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
