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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Feb 18, 2020 • 36min
Why Omni-channel Personalization Is the Future of Marketing
Rajesh Jain founder of Netcore Solutions says companies must focus on finding and keeping their best customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2020 • 10min
Why Don’t Women Promote Themselves?
New research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler and Harvard’s Christine Exley finds a striking gender gap in self-promotion with women consistently underplaying their accomplishments at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2020 • 25min
PGIM’s David Hunt: Why Investment Firms Need a Meritocratic Culture
In most investment firms important decisions are made by senior leaders. But it is more effective to have managers closer to the ground make these calls says David Hunt president and CEO of PGIM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2020 • 23min
Does Testosterone Reduce Cognitive Empathy? Research Says No
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Gideon Nave challenges a decade-old theory about a potential cause for autism by showing that administering testosterone doesn’t affect cognitive empathy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2020 • 18min
Can Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Plan Work?
The plan would improve health and longevity in the U.S. but its impact on GDP would depend on how it’s financed according to a new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 20min
Al Shirawi Group’s Mohan Valrani: ‘In Gratitude You Will Find Peace’
Mohan Valrani cofounder of the Al Shirawi Group one of the largest private conglomerates in the UAE looks back on his career and shares the lessons he feels matter most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 19min
‘Best Countries’ 2020: Which Nations Ranked Highest -- and Why?
The annual ranking of the world’s best countries offers keen insight into global branding. Wharton’s David Reibstein discusses which nations came out on top – and which are the ones to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 18min
How to Recession-proof Your Retirement
Pay down debt defer big expenses invest prudently and consider cutting the cable cord Wharton experts advise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2020 • 8min
How the Fortunes of a Small Number of Firms Can Drive Recessions
The fortunes of a small set of firms hold powerful pointers to the health of the industries they represent and also the broader economy according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2020 • 31min
Why Social Enterprises Must Use Data to Drive Outcomes
Funders of educational and social initiatives want to see measurable results says Cicero Group’s Trent Kaufman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
