Episodes

  • Private Finance, Public Power | Peter Conti-Brown
    Jun 24 2025
    Wharton’s Peter Conti-Brown talks about his new book that traces the history of bank supervision in the U.S. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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    16 mins
  • Unstoppable Entrepreneurs | Lori Rosenkopf
    Jun 17 2025
    In her new book, Wharton’s Lori Rosenkopf profiles different entrepreneurs to show there’s more than one path to founding a business. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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    16 mins
  • The Growth Dilemma | Annie Wilson
    Jun 10 2025
    In her new book, Wharton senior lecturer Annie Wilson looks at how big brands struggle with customer segmentation and what they can do about it. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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    14 mins
  • Resolute Japan | Harbir Singh and Mike Useem
    Jun 3 2025
    Wharton management professors Harbir Singh and Mike Useem discuss their book Resolute Japan: The Leaders Forging a Corporate Resurgence, which explores how a new model of leadership has transformed Japan's top companies. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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    23 mins
  • Work-life Balance: Path to Success | Stew Friedman
    May 27 2025
    When Wharton’s Stew Friedman started researching work-life balance in the late 1980s, he was told it was a “women’s issue that nobody cares about.” Four decades later, the topic is top of mind for employers and employees alike. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

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    16 mins
  • Mindfulness in the Workplace | Lindsey Cameron
    May 20 2025
    Practicing mindfulness at work can bring benefits to employees and the larger organization, according to research. Wharton’s Lindsey Cameron explains. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

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    13 mins
  • Unpacking Employee Wellness Programs | Iwan Barankay
    May 13 2025
    Wharton’s Iwan Barankay sifts through conflicting research about whether workplace wellness programs improve health outcomes for employees. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

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    15 mins
  • Workplace Boundaries and Social Media | Nancy Rothbard
    May 6 2025
    Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard talks about how social media has changed office culture by giving colleagues a way to connect with each other outside of work. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

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    13 mins