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From a virtual Harry Potter to digital wrist bands that hold your place in line today’s theme parks are no longer the analog experiences of decades past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cassandra Frangos who guided Cisco’s leadership transition when John Chambers stepped down as CEO discusses her new book on the skills and career strategies many C-Suite executives share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal the world’s biggest social network is facing what is arguably its biggest PR crisis ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do smart talented people sometimes derail their own careers? Arrogance inability to adapt or taking on too much lead the list according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Innovative ideas from young people are driving the successful targeting of poverty hunger climate change and health issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research shows that creating industrial-scale ways to store renewable energy is more effective than carbon taxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insurers’ inability to recover their dues under an Affordable Care Act risk-sharing program is not only impacting those companies but also causing collateral damage in the marketplace say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mattel’s new Barbie doll line looks to create role models more than fashionistas. Three experts analyze the marketing that launched them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A positive workplace culture can boost performance. So why do so many organizations fail to get even the basics right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The demise of Toys R Us and the recent bankruptcy filing by mall staple Claire’s show that the reshaping of the U.S. retail landscape is far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten required its global workforce to be proficient in English or be demoted. Harvard’s Tsedal Neeley examines this strategy in her book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bypassing the World Trade Organization with more U.S. tariffs against China risks a big trade war with no winners and a damaged U.S. economy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human judgment is out. Measurement is in. But tilting too far in one direction carries enormous costs says author Jerry Z. Muller in this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The e-commerce giant’s rapid growth of its fulfillment center network has been key to its dominance over the past decade recent Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica imbroglio 50 million Facebook profiles stand compromised. One upshot: Users must learn to protect themselves experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venture capitalist Jenny Lefcourt from Freestyle Capital offers tested advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to fund a startup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Equally important is helping people recognize creativity within their organizations says David Yager CEO of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychologist Nancy Van Dyken explains the roots of a mostly unfamiliar form of narcissism -- and how to get past it based on her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world is heading into a third digital revolution with computerized fabrication notes a new book -- Designing Reality. The effects will go way beyond 3-D printing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SEC’s verdict in the Theranos case raises broader questions on how much leeway to give startup founders and when controls need to be put in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dropbox IPO is expected to be one of the biggest tech stock offerings since Snap in 2017. How will it fare? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around the globe governments are grappling with particular problems created by innovative sharing platforms like Uber and Airbnb. What role should regulators play? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As baby boomers retire in coming years part of their legacy will be to leave an unprecedented level of donations to nonprofits. Here’s how each can win a fair share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the end nears for the once-mighty retailer experts say the blame squarely falls on the company’s failure to innovate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insights from neuroscience can help you take a more strategic approach to searching for a new gig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.