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How do we lead with purpose, make better decisions, and navigate an uncertain future? On If/Then, Stanford GSB faculty break down cutting-edge research on leadership, strategy, and more, exploring enduring questions and the forces reshaping business and society today, from AI to geopolitics. Hosted by senior editor Kevin Cool.

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This week on If/Then, we’re sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs, as the GSB celebrate... more

This week on If/Then, we’re sharing an episode of View From The Top: The Podcast, an audio series featuring leaders from around the world in conversation with MBA students. Recorded live at the CEMEX Auditorium at Stanford Graduate School of Business... more

As we celebrate the conclusion of the second season of the If/Then podcast, we present a bonus episode featuring Deborah H. Gruenfeld, the Joseph McDonald Professor and Professor of Organizational Behavior and a Senior Associate Dean for Academic Aff... more

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This week on If/Then, we’re sharing an episode of The Future of Everything, a podcast hosted by Stanford School of Engineering professor and friend of the show Russ Altman.

Everyone has goals — some are monumental, others modest — but every goal mat... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Su
Chair and CEO of AMD
AMD
Episode: View From The Top: “Lisa Su Is Still Curious About How Things Work”
Deborah H. Gruenfeld
Social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: The Joy of Discovery and Why Research Matters
Szu-chi Huang
Associate Professor of Marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: The Future of Everything: "The Future of Motivation"
Rob Siegel
Venture investor and instructor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, author of 'The Systems Leader'.
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: Think Fast, Talk Smart: "Ambiguity to Action: Tensions and Trade-Offs of Leadership and Communication"
Michele Gelfand
Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of 'Rule Makers, Rule Breakers'
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: Culture Still Eats Strategy For Breakfast
Anne Cromley
Sous chef in the cafe at Chez Panisse
Chez Panisse
Episode: Culture Still Eats Strategy For Breakfast
Betty Franks
Pastry chef at Chez Panisse
Chez Panisse
Episode: Culture Still Eats Strategy For Breakfast
Amir Goldberg
Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: Designing the AI Organization
Neil Malhotra
Professor of Political Economy at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: What Happened to the Middle?

Host

Kevin Cool
Host and Senior Editor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, focusing on leadership and management discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Great listen for Data/AI Enthusiast College Students

    Referred by the Me, Myself, and AI podcast team! Loved the connection. Thank you guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mika_Montonen
    United States2 years ago
  • Nice one

    Podcast Addict
    5
    elegantblend
    2 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    Fascinating concepts and interesting ways of pointing out how research applies to many facets of the business world. Great music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenny Luna
    United States2 years ago
  • Applicable insights, refreshingly grounded in research

    This podcast elegantly shares insights and implications drawn from the hard work of building new knowledge from the often-less-than-flashy world of tested research. This is a breath of fresh air to someone eager to be reminded of our capacity to study complexity and discover insights that transcend catchy narratives and myopic agendas. Such a fun listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Hankes
    United States2 years ago

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View From The Top: “Lisa Su Is Still Curious About How Things Work”
Q: You mentioned that AI today is good, but still quite primitive. What are some of the technological advancements that you are most excited about in the next few years on that hardware software side?
I think we need to work on the cost per inference query and ensure the accuracy of AI outputs, as well as the development of reasoning capabilities.
View From The Top: “Lisa Su Is Still Curious About How Things Work”
Q: Lisa, how would you like to be remembered?
I would love for people to remember AMD as building some of the most important technology in the world.
The Future of Everything: "The Future of Motivation"
Q: What are the dynamics of motivation in social contexts?
Social connections can help in the beginning of a goal pursuit, but competitive pressures can increase in the middle stages, leading to social information avoidance.
The Future of Everything: "The Future of Motivation"
Q: How do you define motivation and motivation science? What are the big questions?
We define motivation through the discrepancy between where you are today and where you want to be in the future, driving our goal pursuits.
Think Fast, Talk Smart: "Ambiguity to Action: Tensions and Trade-Offs of Leadership and Communication"
Q: What are the first three ingredients that go into a successful communication recipe?
Understanding key messages, knowing the audience, and extensive preparation.

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2. Deborah H. Gruenfeld
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7. Betty Franks
8. Amir Goldberg

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