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• Dollar Diplomacy: The Hidden Power of Geoeconomics

  The pen may be mightier than the sword — but the dollar beats them both. Economic leverage has long shaped the world order, and today global powers use financial networks, trade policies, and sanctions as tools of persuasion — or coercion. In this episode, Matteo Maggiori, the Moghadam Family Professor of Finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business, outlines why he believes the U.S. dollar remains the world’s financial backbone, why China wants to create an alternative, and how global financial networks serve as both tools of economic statecraft and sources of financial instability in an increasingly multipolar world.This episode features Paula Findlen, the Ubaldo Pierotti Professor of History at Stanford University. How do you feel about a future where the buck no longer stops with the U.S.?? Email us at [email protected]. Related Content:Matteo Maggiori faculty profile“Geoeconomics” Explains How Countries Flex Their Financial MusclesQuick Study: China’s Plan to Challenge the DollarInside China’s Long March Toward Challenging the DollarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Broken Systems, Broken Trust: Why We Need New Rules

  “The ultimate price of a bad system falls on the public,” says Anat Admati, the George G.C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of The Bankers’ New Clothes. “The Constitution did a lot to constrain the government, but the government has failed to constrain institutions in the private sector.” Simply put, Admati says the real problem isn’t just profit-hungry corporations, it’s the systems that let bad actors get away with it. From the opioid crisis and Boeing’s deadly 737 MAX disasters to the 2008 financial crash, Admati identifies how U.S. institutions failed — and shares the “incredibly sobering” realization that shattered her faith in the rules and those who make them. This episode features Dominic Cruz and Maya Kesselman Cruz, who perform in the live circus show "Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi.How do you think we can restore trust in business, government, and society? Email us at [email protected]. Related LinksAnat Admati faculty profileThe Bankers’ New Clothes: What’s Wrong with Banking and What to Do about ItNo Rules, No Trust: How Accountability Shapes CommunicationAre Businesses Undermining Democracy?"Dear San Francisco" at Club FugaziSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Is Work Killing Us?

  Is burnout simply the cost of doing business? What responsibility do employers have for the health and well-being of their workers? Jeffrey Pfeffer, the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Dying for a Paycheck and 7 Rules of Power, says that the connection between workplace stress and negative health outcomes is as strong as the link between smoking and cancer — and may contribute to as many as 120,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone.So what do we do about it? Pfeffer’s answer isn’t just surprising — it’s a radical critique of the way we work today.This episode features Sundance Scardino, a retired para-rescue specialist, firefighter, and paramedic.Is it time to rethink the way we work? Email us at [email protected]. Related Links:Jeffrey Pfeffer faculty profile“The Workplace Is Killing People and Nobody Cares”“We Have 30 Extra Years”: A New Way of Thinking About AgingWhy “Copycat” Layoffs Won’t Help Tech Companies — Or Their EmployeesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Introducing If/Then: Season Two

  Can the workplace be as harmful as smoking? Is it possible for governments and corporations to rebuild trust once they’ve lost it? How are nations wielding financial power to shape global politics? On Season Two of If/Then, Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty tackle big questions about business, leadership, and society, providing innovative, research-based insights to help you navigate rapidly changing times.Join your host, senior editor Kevin Cool, for conversations that will challenge the way you lead, think, and act. New episodes on Wednesdays, starting February 5th. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. More information is available on our website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• View From The Top: “Jensen Huang on How to Use First-Principles Thinking to Drive Decisions”

  Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, believes leadership is about more than making decisions—it’s about empowering others to reason through ambiguity and drive transformative change. In this bonus episode of If/Then, Huang sits down with Stanford GSB student Shantam Jain, MBA ’24, on Stanford GSB’s View From The Top podcast, to discuss his journey from an ambitious engineer to the leader of one of the most innovative companies in the world. Huang reflects on the lessons learned during pivotal moments in NVIDIA’s history, from betting on 3D graphics before the market existed to embracing the potential of AI and accelerated computing. “You can’t create change by doing what everyone else is doing,” Huang explains. “You have to go back to first principles and ask: how would you build this today?” Despite navigating industry disruptions and financial crises, Huang remains focused on the future. He shares how NVIDIA has consistently stayed ahead by building technology that not only solves today’s problems but anticipates the needs of tomorrow. As this episode reveals, it’s not just about technological breakthroughs—it’s about cultivating a culture of resilience and purpose to redefine the future.For a full transcript of this episode, visit our podcast’s website. More Resources:View From The Top: The Podcast | Stanford GSBJensen Huang on How to Use First-Principles Thinking to Drive Decisions | Stanford GSB Chapters: (00:00:00) IntroductionKevin Cool introduces a bonus episode from the View From The Top podcast featuring CEO and founder of NVIDIA, Jensen Huang.(00:01:39) Early Career and Founding NVIDIAHuang reflects on his journey from LSI Logic to co-founding NVIDIA.(00:04:56) Securing Early InvestmentsConvincing Silicon Valley investors to back NVIDIA in a non-existent market.(00:08:31) Pivoting in the Face of FailureThe critical decisions and resets that saved NVIDIA during challenges.(00:16:24) Call That Changed EverythingThe pivotal phone call that led to a shift in NVIDIA's innovation focus.(00:19:21) Finding Conviction The balance of core beliefs and early indicators of future success.(00:26:45) Weathering Market DownturnsStaying focused on unchanging principles to weather external challenges.(00:31:36) Creating a Flat OrganizationEmpowering employees by sharing context and reasoning transparently.(00:38:13) The Future of Generative AIGenerative AI’s potential to redefine computing and communication(00:45:38) Building Organizations for TomorrowDesigning adaptable, future-focused organizations from first principles.(00:48:22) Challenges and Opportunities AheadChallenges NVIDIA faces, and the innovations Huang is most excited about.(00:51:33) Pace and Regulation of AI DevelopmentThe need for regulatory measures alongside rapid technological advancements.(00:55:35) Rapid-Fire Insights and Final AdvicePersonal reflections, leadership advice, and hopes for NVIDIA’s legacy.(00:57:21) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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