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Circle of People

Luke Sykora, Stanford University

Building a Diverse Startup from Day One

Harness the power of diversity in your organization. When you start pursuing a new venture, consider how you network, hire, promote and even build an office.

9 minutes

Tina Seelig, Stanford University

The Secret Sauce of Silicon Valley

I require my students at Stanford to write a failure résumé. That is, to craft a résumé that summarizes all their biggest screw-ups — personal, professional, and academic. For every

5 minutes

Hayagreeva Rao, Stanford Graduate School of Business

In conversation with: Bob Sutton

[Transcript] The Emperor Has No Clue

You can’t combat friction through structural solutions alone. Start dealing with your emotions and the emotions of those around you.

15 minutes

Mike Peña, Stanford University

Entrepreneurship Can Be Learned

Business classes are not a prerequisite for entrepreneurship, and yes, some of the most storied startup founders were college dropouts. But many others say they benefited from academic courses and

5 minutes

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Sheri Singer, Just Singer Entertainment

In conversation with: Bob Sutton

[Transcript] Productive Paranoia: Lights, Camera…Anxiety!

Healthy paranoia can be a productive tool to ensure a project stays on schedule and on budget. Learn how to trust your gut.

15 minutes

Mike Peña, Stanford University

Ignoring Diversity Hurts Tech Products and Ventures

Everyone has blind spots. Diverse teams are better at seeing the full horizon of opportunities and consequences.

8 minutes

Mike Peña, Stanford University

The Need for Alliances in Uncertain Times

Businesses and entire industries are coping with major uncertainty due to President Donald Trump: from carmakers that fear his next tweet, to health insurers who can’t set coverage rates because

4 minutes

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Tara Wanda Merrigan, Writer

How a Kenyan Coffee Roaster Is Scaling with Local Impact in Mind

Take the time to reflect on your values. Imbue your organization with the same purpose.

10 minutes

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Tara Wanda Merrigan, Writer

How An Architecture Firm Instills Values in Future Leaders

Organizational values are a constant. But that doesn't mean they can't adapt.

9 minutes

Jeffrey Pfeffer, Stanford Graduate School of Business

In conversation with: Bob Sutton

[Transcript] Dear Micro-Manager, Control Yourself

To increase productivity, don’t increase working hours—give employees greater autonomy.

15 minutes

Matt Harvey, Stanford University

Finnish Strong: Entrepreneurial Muscle in the Arctic North

Aalto University’s ecosystem brings muscle to Finland’s growing entrepreneurship scene In Espoo, outside of Helsinki, the entrepreneurial waters are churning thanks to new initiatives connected with Aalto University’s technology and

6 minutes

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Craig Stoll, Delfina Restaurant Group

Annie Stoll, Delfina Restaurant Group

In conversation with: Bob Sutton

[Transcript] Can’t Stand the Heat? Get Rid of the Friction

In fast-moving environments, look for ways to establish consistency and predictability.

16 minutes

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Tina Seelig, Stanford University

The Upside of Quitting

Challenge your perspective. Reframe dead ends as data points.

4 minutes

Three Dimensional Puzzle

Luke Sykora, Stanford University

Born into Chaos

The right founding team can thrive in a chaotic environment.

5 minutes

Mike Peña, Stanford University

Is ‘Lean’ the Secret to Startup Success?

Every sector can benefit from agile thinking. Get out the building and start talking to your customers.

8 minutes

Tina Seelig, Stanford University

Shift Your Lens: The Power of Re-Framing Problems

What is the sum of 5 plus 5? What two numbers add up to 10? The first question has only one right answer, while the second has an infinite number

7 minutes

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