Knowledge at Wharton

In his new book Wharton management professor Witold Henisz advises senior managers to build the capability to strategically develop their most important relationships — before it’s too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FCC’s proposed new rules regarding net neutrality are most likely benign says Wharton’s Kevin Werbach. Instead a much bigger threat to the Internet in the U.S. is a lack of competition in broadband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In rural areas of Haiti – one of the poorest countries in the world today – most residents have no access to cheap and reliable electricity. Limyè Pa w – founded by three social entrepreneurs – is trying to change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New global trends such as aging or geo-political risks compel companies to recast their growth strategies. Mauro Guillen of Wharton’s Lauder Institute offers ways to navigate these uncharted waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fall caused by exhaustion led Arianna Huffington founder of The Huffington Post on a journey toward redefining success. The result is her new book Thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporations should not have all of the rights accorded to people says Eric W. Orts Wharton professor of ethics and legal studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone cheats a little from time to time. But most major betrayals within organizations start with a first step that crosses the line according to Dan Ariely author of ‘The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robot journalists are unbiased work quickly never forget facts or ask for a day off says researcher Noam Latar -- but can they replace humans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloomberg news anchor Betty Liu author of ’Work Smarts: What CEOs Say You Need to Know to Get Ahead ’ shares what she learned about career success from speaking with CEOs including JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon AOL’s Susan Lyne and Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Ron Shapiro successfully negotiate Joe Mauer’s $184 million contract the fourth largest contract in the history of baseball? In a new book ’Perfecting Your Pitch: How to Succeed in Business and in Life by Finding Words That Work ’ he outlines his three-step process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former president of the global wealth and investment management division of Bank of America talks about subtle biases against women how they can be overcome and why diverse leadership is critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People analytics isn’t perfect -- yet. But it helps eliminate biases in important areas such as recruitment says Wharton’s Cade Massey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often perceived as acting in ways that harm the economy society and the environment due to a short-term focus on profits big business is now starting to use its power for long-term good according to the authors of Everybody’s Business: The Unlikely Story of How Big Business Can Fix the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If a product is seen as ’incomplete’ -- half a sandwich say -- people consume more of it. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn explains the lessons this insight offers to branded consumer goods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Events in Ukraine are moving swiftly these days with Crimea’s vote to secede followed by evolving reactions from Russia the U.S. and Europe. Sophia Opatska CEO of Lviv Business School in Ukraine discusses what led to the current crisis and what lies ahead for a country now divided. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton health care management professor Ezekiel J. Emanuel one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act has published a new book that offers an inside look at health care reform as well as a critique of how the act has been implemented. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delta Air Lines’ decision to base frequent flyer rewards on dollars spent rather than miles traveled makes good business sense and is long overdue says Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Capital has been fleeing emerging markets as investors worry about asset bubbles and slower economic growth. If it goes too far it could threaten global financial stability says Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabriye Tenberken and Paul Kronenberg founded a school for blind children in Tibet as well as an institute in India to promote social entrepreneurship. And that’s just the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agreeing on a system that will allow the most efficiency and innovation lies at the heart of the current debate over wireless spectrum allocation says Wharton’s Kevin Werbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An EY/EIU survey shows that stronger global economic growth and expectations for more M&A deals in 2014 will likely spur more private equity activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a discussion of his new book ’Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge When to Partner and When to Stay Out of the Way ’ co-author Michael Useem describes the expanded role of boards of directors – including Lenovo’s – in today’s more demanding corporate culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Affordable Care Act or Obamacare is dramatically changing how small- and mid-sized businesses must handle health care benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Innovation entrepreneurs and technology are recasting social impact as the lines separating philanthropy government and private enterprise blur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.