Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
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 16, 2021 • 19min
The Breakup of GE and J&J: The End of the Conglomerate?
Wharton’s Emilie Feldman explains why spinoffs make sense for faltering conglomerates General Electric and Johnson & Johnson and why she expects to see more large companies engage in divestitures and acquisitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2021 • 12min
Curbing Clutter: Why Do We Hold On to Things We Never Use?
Products often become clutter when consumers save them for special occasions that never arrive. Wharton’s Jonah Berger explains why marketers may want to avoid making items seem too special or exclusive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2021 • 8min
Driverless Deliveries: How Close Are We?
Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie analyzes Walmart’s recent milestone of operating driverless delivery trucks on a commercial route. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2021 • 16min
Holiday Holdup: Can We Solve Our Supply Chain Problems?
The disruptions to the global supply chain hold lessons for both companies and consumers say Wharton professors Santiago Gallino and Barbara Kahn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2021 • 9min
Into the Metaverse: Can Facebook Rebrand Itself?
Facebook’s name change to ”Meta” signals a lot more about the company than a simple rebrand. Wharton marketing professor Patti Williams breaks down the decision and its implications for the world’s largest social media network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2021 • 39min
How to Harness the Power of Belonging
Wharton’s Katy Milkman interviews New York University professor Jay Van Bavel about his new book ‘The Power of Us ’ which explores how group affiliations shape our identity and can influence performance and cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2021 • 14min
This Checklist Can Make You a Better Leader
In the 10th anniversary edition of his book ‘The Leader’s Checklist ’ Wharton’s Michael Useem highlights 16 mission-critical principles to help leaders make good decisions in unpredictable and stressful environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 52min
How Social Class Affects the Career Ladder
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to University of Virginia professor Sean Martin and Deloitte’s Thalia Smith about how social class and upward mobility shape careers especially for people of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2021 • 30min
How a Nonprofit Is Helping Women Reach Economic Parity
Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian president and CEO of Women’s World Banking a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2021 • 15min
Is the Great Resignation Giving Rise to the Entrepreneur?
The Great Resignation is coinciding with record applications for new businesses. Wharton management professor Jacqueline “Jax” Kirtley looks at what this means for the labor market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
