
Toby Stuart
Professor of business administration at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley. He is an expert in social status and the author of "Anointed: The Extraordinary Effects of Social Status in a Winner-Take-Most World."
Top 5 podcasts with Toby Stuart
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Sep 8, 2025 • 49min
How to Leverage Status for Career Growth | Toby Stuart
Toby Stuart, Leo Helzel Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at UC Berkeley, dives into the fascinating dynamics of social status. He reveals that affiliations and endorsements often outweigh talent in career advancement. Explaining the Matthew Effect, he shares how small early successes can snowball into greater achievements. Stuart also discusses the paradox of prestige, where recognition can hinge more on who supports you than on your actual accomplishments. The episode explores the heavy emotional toll and loneliness that can accompany high status.

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Sep 14, 2025 • 55min
Status... Humanity’s Most Powerful Invisible Force With Toby Stuart - TWMJ #1001
Toby Stuart, a Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley and author of 'Anointed', delves into the hidden dynamics of social status and its powerful influence on success. He discusses how small advantages lead to significant outcomes and examines the concept of the Matthew Effect in academia. The conversation dives into how status impacts personal identity, shapes societal perceptions, and raises questions about meritocracy in an AI-driven world. Toby also addresses the challenges of navigating social hierarchies and the implications for innovation and credibility.

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Sep 11, 2025 • 50min
Why We All Crave Social Status & The Extraordinary Sense That Stops You From Falling
Toby Stuart, a professor at UC Berkeley and author of "Anointed," discusses the deep-seated human desire for social status, revealing its influence in various aspects of life from work to community. He highlights how seeking validation through status can be both rewarding and challenging. Meanwhile, Dr. Jeffrey Sharon, an expert on the vestibular system, explains its crucial role in maintaining balance and the implications of disturbances in this system. Together, they explore the intricate dynamics of social standing and the biological foundations of our physical equilibrium.

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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 38min
Toby Stuart - Anointed
Toby Stuart, an author and professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, dives into his book "Anointed" with Cole Smead. They discuss how social status impacts our perceptions, using art and technology as examples. The conversation touches on the emotional journeys in careers shaped by initial opportunities, the influence of status on consumer behavior, and the role of stereotypes in professional environments. Additionally, they explore the transformative effects of AI on society, drawing intriguing parallels to past technological revolutions.

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Sep 5, 2025 • 59min
581. The Power of Status: Examining the Matthew Effect feat. Toby E. Stuart
Toby E. Stuart, a Professor at UC Berkeley and author of 'Anointed', dives into the dramatic influence of social status in our lives. He reveals how the Matthew Effect means that those with status gain even more, impacting everything from consumer behavior to resource allocation. The conversation touches on the paradox of status in the digital age and how it shapes perceptions in academia and the arts. Toby also discusses the implications of status inequality and how it can create barriers to meritocracy in various fields.