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Feb 19, 2024 • 15min

Is Making Extra Mortgage Payments Worthwhile? | Michael Roberts

Worried about your money? Wharton finance professor Michael Roberts is here to help with common-sense advice on mortgage debt, personal budgeting, and planning ahead. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on getting a “Fresh Start" this new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 14min

Want to Live a Meaningful Life? Be the Hero of Your Story

Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest co-authored research focuses on storytelling. His paper is titled, “Seeing Your Life’s Story as a Hero’s Journey Can Increase Meaning in Life.” It explains how people can find more well-being and resilience by reflecting on the important elements in their lives and connecting them to a coherent and compelling narrative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 23min

How Does Prioritizing Diversity Reshape the Business and Culture of Sports?

Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, delves into the world of sports alongside guests Xavier Gutierrez, the NHL's first Latino president and CEO, and Jonathan Beane, the NFL's senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer. The conversation examines the unique role sports play in providing opportunities for underserved communities, and why women are more likely to foster a positive and inclusive work environment. They also address the diversity challenges in team ownership and highlight the ongoing efforts to increase opportunities for minorities in leadership roles within sports organizations. This interview is part of a special 4-part series called “Opportunity Matters.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 25min

How Does Your Financial Wellbeing Shape Your Health Outcomes?

Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, is joined by Wharton professor Guy David, Managing Director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity Dr. Fareeda Griffith, and Head of TIAA Institute Surya Kolluri. They unpack the intricate ways income and wealth inequality reverberate through health care and influence health outcomes. From examining the impact of social determinants to navigating innovation in technology and AI, the conversation explores how these factors can either uplift or exacerbate existing disparities for underserved communities. This interview is part of a special 4-part series called “Opportunity Matters.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 20min

2023 Ripple Rewind

Learn about the common mistakes leaders make during crisis, how stress affects problem solving, the challenges women face in leadership, the psychology of luxury goods, and the significance of understanding omnichannel customers.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 47min

Why ‘Covering’ Can Harm Diversity in the Workplace

Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about why some employees feel the need to 'cover' aspects of their identity and how organizations can better support diversity in the workplace. She's joined by Kenji Yoshino -- a professor at NYU School of Law and faculty director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging -- and Joanne Stephane, executive director of Deloitte's DEI Institute™. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 47min

How to Use AI in a Fair and Responsible Way

Dr. Broderick Turner and Dr. Karim Ginena discuss the importance of responsible and fair AI, challenges in the workplace and marketplace, demystifying AI language, addressing bias and data privacy, and potential solutions for responsible AI use.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 10min

How to Convince Someone Using This Simple Writing Tip

Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest research shows how a simple writing shift can make anyone more persuasive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 14min

Surviving the Attention Economy: How to Keep Audiences Engaged

Discover strategies for capturing and sustaining attention in the attention economy. Learn how to enhance processing ease and keep readers engaged. Explore the impact of clear language, sentence structure, and emotional language. Understand the significance of emotional arousal and addressing social issues. Learn about the importance of writing style and the transformative power of words.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 47min

How Employers Can Support Women’s Reproductive Rights

It’s been a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, experts tackle the sensitive subject of how companies handle the issue of abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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