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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Aug 10, 2020 • 21min
The High Cost of Returns: Should Retailers Rethink Their Policies?
Easy returns are great for shoppers but they are becoming a bigger financial liability for stores. New research co-authored by Wharton’s Thomas S. Robertson explains why it’s time for retailers to rethink their liberal return policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2020 • 8min
Too Much of a Good Thing? The Perils of Overconfidence
Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with Don Moore from the University of California Berkeley about his new book ’Perfectly Confident’ and what happens when our confidence level doesn’t match up with reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2020 • 25min
Investing in ‘Rockstars’: How One Fund Is Building Businesses with Women of Color
Wharton’s Katherine Klein speaks with Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne and Pialy Aditya who are using their early-stage investment fund to boost tech startups owned by women of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2020 • 44min
Leading Diversity: Why Listening and Learning Come Before Strategy
As part of a new series called “Leading Diversity at Work ” Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and global diversity expert Rohini Anand discuss what it takes to create an inclusive culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2020 • 13min
Forget the Myths: How Entrepreneurs Can Succeed in Real Life
Wharton’s Ethan Mollick talks about his new book ’The Unicorn’s Shadow’ and the myths that hold entrepreneurs back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2020 • 23min
What Poker Can Teach Us about Making the World a Better Place
Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with psychologist Maria Konnikova about her new book ‘The Biggest Bluff ’ and how we can make decisions in an environment in which we have very little control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2020 • 29min
Why Nurturing Talent Will Help Companies Survive the Pandemic
Great leaders develop talent on a continuous basis according to Tuck School of Business professor Sydney Finkelstein. In a conversation with Wharton’s Peter Cappelli he explains why that’s more important than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2020 • 10min
Do Long Waiting Times for Voting Put Democracy on the Line?
Research by Wharton’s Gerard Cachon explores how the principles of operations management can help explain voter behavior and strengthen democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2020 • 27min
Navigating a Crisis: Why Company Culture Is Key
Amway CEO Milind Pant discusses the importance of “leading from the heart” and the lessons he’s learned during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2020 • 26min
How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Global Firms Communicate
Lori Ryerkerk chairman president and CEO at Celanese recently spoke with Wharton’s Peter Cappelli about how the pandemic is reshaping her company’s culture and her own leadership style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
