The Wharton School

Ripple Effect

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Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nov 10, 2026

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Episodes

Is the Real Estate Market Going To Crash? | Ben Keys 03.10.2023

Wharton real estate professor Benjamin Keys evaluates the U.S. housing market, which he says is in a deep freeze right now. This episode is part of a series on “The Economy & You.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are We Moving Towards a Four-day Workweek in the United States? | Iwan Barankay 19.09.2023

A four-day workweek is appealing to employees seeking work-life balance, but Wharton’s Iwan Barankay thinks it’s a problematic idea that won’t take hold in the U.S. This episode is part of a series on “Hybrid Work.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Remote Working? | Martine Haas 12.09.2023

Hybrid work is here to stay, but it comes with trade-offs. Wharton management professor Martine Haas guides managers on how to get the most out of a hybrid workplace, while keeping the pros and cons of remote working in mind. This episode is part of a series on "Hybrid Work." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding Balance With the Hybrid Work Model | Matthew Bidwell 05.09.2023

Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell offers his insight on the future of remote work and the hybrid work model, saying the last three years have been a surprisingly successful trial run. This episode is part of a series on "Hybrid Work." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: Preparing for Leadership | Erika James 22.08.2023

Crises will come, but well-prepared leaders can weather the storm. In this episode, Wharton Dean Erika James shares insights from her new book on crisis management. This special series of the Ripple Effect podcast features leading Wharton faculty authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their research and latest business books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: How Successful People Think | Katy Milkman 15.08.2023

Wharton’s Katy Milkman uses science to unlock the secrets of how to make lasting behavioral changes, which she shares in her latest book. This special series of the Ripple Effect podcast features leading Wharton faculty authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their research and latest business books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: How to Create Value for a Business by Divesting | Emilie Feldman 08.08.2023

Wharton management professor Emilie Feldman takes a deep dive into divestitures, explaining why it’s a viable and often overlooked strategy for companies to build shareholder value. This special series of the Ripple Effect podcast features leading Wharton faculty authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their research and latest business books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: The Megatrends Closing the Generation Gap | Mauro Guillén 01.08.2023

Forget about generational labels like baby boomer or millennial. In his latest book, Mauro Guillén envisions a postgenerational society in which people are no longer bound by the limits or stereotypes of age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Must-read Wharton Faculty Authors: Improve Employee Engagement | Peter Cappelli 25.07.2023

In the complex world of financial accounting, employees aren’t counted as corporate assets. Wharton’s Peter Cappelli explains why that’s a mistake. This special series of the Ripple Effect podcast features leading Wharton faculty authors in lively, fast-moving conversations about their research and latest business books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversity at Work: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace | Ingrid Nembhard 27.06.2023

Psychological safety is an important component of creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, but it takes on extra significance for people from underrepresented groups. Wharton’s Ingrid Nembhard explains why. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving deep into the complex issues of racial inequality, bia...

Diversity at Work: How Diversity in Leadership Improves Boards | Stephanie Creary 20.06.2023

Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with Kenneth Shropshire about her research into the importance of diverse corporate boards and what companies often get wrong when they go about diversifying them. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving deep into the complex issues of racial inequality, bias, and representa...

Diversity at Work: How Managing Diversity Elevates Brands | Americus Reed II 13.06.2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DEI) has become an important brand for companies, but too many are glossing over the hard work needed to create authentic change. Wharton marketing professor Americus Reed explains what it takes. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving deep into the complex issues of rac...

Diversity at Work: Bring Your Whole Self to Work | Rachel Arnett 06.06.2023

Wharton management professor Rachel Arnett encourages minority employees to speak their truth. She talks about her research, which finds that when workers engage in rich and meaningful conversations about their backgrounds, it helps make the workplace more inclusive. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving...

Rise of AI: Is Your Company Prepared for Generative AI? | Rahul Kapoor 30.05.2023

Professor Rahul Kapoor explains why now is the time for leaders to develop new frameworks to manage the changes ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rise of AI: How Is AI Shaping Human Identity? | Stefano Puntoni 23.05.2023

Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni believes new technologies like generative AI can play a complementary role in human lives — as soon as we overcome our fear of it. His research explores the psychology behind that fear and its roots in human identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rise of AI: Are Robots Taking Our Jobs? | Lynn Wu 16.05.2023

The robots are coming, whether employees are ready or not. Wharton’s Lynn Wu explains why the next workplace revolution requires firms to rethink everything, especially the traditional career ladder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rise of AI: How Do We Coexist With Algorithms? | Kartik Hosanagar 09.05.2023

After decades of slow development, the growth of artificial intelligence is now in hyperdrive. Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar explains how AI is changing human history, whether we’re ready or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Crisis: Who Is Responsible for the Planet? | Brian Berkey 20.04.2023

With time running short to stop catastrophic climate change, there is a moral and ethical imperative for companies and consumers to act now, according to Wharton professor Brian Berkey. In this conversation, he describes why decision-making must change in order to save the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Crisis: Who Does Climate Change Hit the Hardest? | Susanna Berkouwer 18.04.2023

Research from Wharton’s Susanna Berkouwer is helping economists and policymakers better understand the impact that climate change has on the poor across the world. In this conversation, they explain why low-income populations are so vulnerable to the climate crisis and what can be done to improve their future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Crisis: Why Is Greenwashing So Concerning? | Sarah Light 11.04.2023

How can regulators stop the deceptive practice of greenwashing without violating firms’ right to free speech? Wharton professor Sarah E. Light explains why this question is so difficult to resolve and what legal steps are being taken to protect the public from false and misleading environmental claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Crisis: Why Climate Risk Is Financial Risk | Witold Henisz 04.04.2023

Wharton management professor Witold Henisz has been leading research on environmental, social, and governance factors long before ESG became a trending topic. In this podcast, he explains the importance of making the business case for ESG and addressing climate change, and why it’s so difficult to put hard science behind the numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women & Work: Why Don’t Women Promote Themselves? | Judd Kessler 06.03.2023

Research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler reveals a significant gender gap in the way men and women talk about their own accomplishments at work, with men displaying more self-confidence than women who perform just as well or better. The professor explains why employers must be mindful of this gap, especially when evaluating performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women & Work: Does Diversity Training Work? | Katy Milkman 06.03.2023

After years of conducting research on gender bias in the workplace, Wharton professor Katy Milkman has reached a singular conclusion: Systemic change is necessary to create long-lasting progress towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. She shares some insights from her most significant studies on diversity training and hiring bias. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women & Work: Does Your Biological Clock Have a Price? | Corinne Low 06.03.2023

Wharton’s Corinne Low shines an economic spotlight on gender bias by sharing valuable insights from her research on reproductive capital. That’s a phrase she’s coined to describe the economic value of fertility and the trade-offs that women face when choosing between investing their careers or their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women & Work: Will Power Protect You From Retaliation? | Nancy Rothbard 06.03.2023

Employees who voice ethical concerns in the workplace often run the risk of retaliation, and that risk is much higher for women. Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard explains why and what organizations can do to lower the burden for moral objectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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