
Toby Stuart
Leo Helzel Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, and author of the book Anointed on social status and hierarchy.
Top 5 podcasts with Toby Stuart
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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 13min
The Invisible Hierarchies that Rule Our World (with Toby Stuart)
Toby Stuart, Leo Helzel Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UC Berkeley and author of *Anointed*, delves into the fascinating dynamics of social status and hierarchy. He explains how status isn’t static; it's awarded and shapes access to resources and opportunities. The conversation highlights the practical roles of hierarchies in reducing conflict and guiding choices in markets like art and books. Stuart also explores the implications of digital culture on status and reflects on how understanding these structures shifted his own perspective on success.

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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 36min
Toby Stuart (on social status)
Toby Stuart, an organizational theorist and UC Berkeley professor, dives into the fascinating world of social status. He shares insights from his book, discussing how status impacts art values and dating app dynamics. Toby explains the concept of 'anointing' and its ripple effects across social hierarchies. He explores why small advantages can lead to monumental disparities in status and warns about the implications of AI on our perception of status. Toby's blend of humor and research makes for an enlightening conversation you won't want to miss!

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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.