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Soccer Without Borders winner of the 2016 Lipman Family Prize uses the sport to help improve the lives of at-risk youth -- especially young women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When tech journalist Dan Lyons was laid off from Newsweek after working there for 25 years he went to work for a startup. What he discovered surprised -- and dismayed -- him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaching a balanced ”burn rate” -- not overspending but not underspending either -- is critical for a startup’s survival according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barack Obama’s efforts to improve ties with Vietnam will boost geopolitical balance and bring economic gains for both countries although the process will be slow say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a first the NBA will let teams add sponsorship patches on jerseys. Will the other three major North American sports leagues follow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the housing market cratered it exposed the weaknesses of the two government-sponsored entities that underpin the U.S. mortgage market. Is it time to accept that government backing will always be needed?. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research takes a closer look at the usefulness and accuracy of performance reviews – with some surprising results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organizations can learn to measure the attributes that make for good managers and team players to improve performance says Google’s head of people analytics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The debt disaster the U.S. territory is facing has its roots in a range of causes some of which go back decades. But there are only a few options left to get the island out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Fed proposal aims to prevent bank failures from widening into financial contagion. A better buffer would be higher equity capital say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One organization is aiming to revamp the way employee recruitment is done by focusing on analytics to remove some of the observational bias that is typical in the hiring process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Cuba’s economy opens up a New York trade delegation is planting seeds to grow future business opportunities for companies in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not just natural talent and it’s more than simply 10 000 hours of practice: Anders Ericsson reveals the secrets that will help you become talented at … almost anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal government’s move to switch to value-based pricing of drugs for one category of public health plans could potentially have far-reaching effects say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most U.S. employers have incentive programs designed to nudge workers toward better health. But according to Wharton’s David Asch those programs don’t adequately deal with the human element. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strawberry Mansion was considered one of America’s most dangerous high schools until determined and compassionate leadership turned it around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark its 100th birthday Keds launched a campaign that connects its heritage with the busy eclectic digital lifestyle of the modern consumer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

’Becoming Penn’ chronicles the University of Pennsylvania’s post-World War II redevelopment and expansion to become a great research university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

’Driven to Delight’ chronicles how Mercedes-Benz transformed its relationship with customers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnson & Johnson has been accused of ignoring warnings linking its talcum powder to ovarian cancer and failing to inform users of that potential risk. Is it a case of prioritizing profits over safety? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With more young adults moving back home and more elderly parents moving in with their grown kids builders are adapting in new ways to a classic household format – several generations under one roof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The singer’s death and apparent lack of a will bring up thorny legal questions about who will manage his estate – including a likely treasure trove of unreleased music – going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about what makes a good communicator but what can science reveal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling author Vijay Govindarajan’s new book offers leaders a method for balancing the priorities of the present the past and the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBCUniversal’s move to buy DreamWorks Animation helps it target the coveted market of millennials and teens combat cord-cutting and expand its reach in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.