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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 20, 2018 • 26min
What Brands Can Learn from Starbucks’ Crisis Response
The arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop should be treated as a broad-based wake-up call for Starbucks -- and for other brands as well experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2018 • 19min
How Big Data Can Make a Big Difference in HR
HR has been slow to adopt data analytics. SAP’s chief learning officer discusses why companies must incorporate data into the HR process and other insights from her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2018 • 22min
Should the U.S. Extend Individual Tax Breaks Beyond 2025?
The Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that the “extenders” will hurt economic growth and worsen federal debt. Only a serious crisis will trigger corrective action say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2018 • 25min
Is It Possible to Change Bad Behavior – Permanently?
What if a simple nudge could help you make better decisions? A new large-scale experiment headed by two Penn researchers aims to help people develop better exercise habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2018 • 22min
Break the Rules: How Thinking Flexibly Leads to Innovation
Physicist Leonard Mlodinow describes how elastic thinking lets people unleash their inherent creativity in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2018 • 22min
How the Tax Structure Can Be Tweaked for Social Good
New Wharton research shows that there could be significant effects from subsidizing professions that offer limited compensation relative to the societal benefits they create. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2018 • 23min
How Buyers Can Make the Most of a Tough Housing Market
The latest tax changes may steer people towards renting rather than owning a home but for those who still want to buy experts have some advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2018 • 21min
How a Nonprofit Found a Startling Way to End Child Hunger
Billy Shore founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength discovered an often overlooked way to alleviate child hunger. He shares his story with Wharton professor Katherine Klein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2018 • 24min
How Compassion Can Make You More Successful
Northeastern University’s David DeSteno believes you don’t have to be a jerk to get ahead. In fact gratitude compassion and pride can lead to better outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2018 • 24min
Spotify’s Direct Listing: Will Other Unicorns Follow?
The world’s largest music streaming service went public last week in a very unusual way -- by eschewing an IPO and opting for a direct listing. Will other high-profile tech firms take the same path? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
