EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick discusses how AI systems respond to Cialdini’s classic human persuasion principles, including authority, reciprocity, and commitment. The episode explores why certain nudges make guardrails more flexible, how larger models show stronger resistance to influence, and how insights from social psychology reveal the emerging “para-human” nature of AI. These patterns shed light on safety, user interaction, and the growing role of generative AI in everyday life.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
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.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Persuasion #GenerativeAI #GenAI #FutureOfAI
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
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Marketing Dive Reporter Peter Adams talks about how AI, economic pressure, and cultural shifts are reshaping modern marketing. He explains how shifting income dynamics are requiring brands to link affordability with sustained loyalty, and how changing life milestones are disrupting traditional customer acquisition patterns. He also discusses how AI is influencing both consumer decision-making and agency models, giving large retailers an advantage as shopping assistants and automated tools become more embedded in everyday buying. The episode highlights how cultural relevance now depends on rapid, brand-aligned reactions to social moments, and why companies like Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, and Walmart are adjusting their creative strategies to stay competitive.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the latest in retail marketing, brand-building, and much more with their expert guests. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

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#MarketingTrends #ConsumerBehavior #AIMarketing #BrandStrategy #Retail #CulturalMarketing
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
The hosts break down how MLB now mixes analytics into Gold Glove voting and why current defensive metrics still misjudge positioning and value by position. They discuss why NFL power rankings look unusually tight this year, whether league-wide analytics and rule changes are compressing team quality, and why some playoff sims are far too confident. They also dig into the uncertainty in the new 12-team college football playoff, MLB’s recent gambling issues, and the Oilers’ 9–1 loss to Colorado.

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? The Moneyball podcast explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/moneyball


#SportsAnalytics #MLB #NFL #CollegeFootball #Moneyball
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Mina Fader, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School, discusses customer purchasing habits in responses to price increases and tariffs and how this can can affect holiday sales in retail this year.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
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#blackfriday #holidayshopping #retailinsights #consumerbehavior #pricingstrategy #tariffimpact
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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Meet professor of statistics and data science Enric Boix – next in our video series introducing the Wharton School's newest faculty members.

🌎 Where I’m from: New Jersey
🎓 Where I’ve studied: @MIT
📝 What I study: the theory of AI

#wharton #upenn #universityofpennsylvania #businessschool #businessresearch

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses AI law in regulating chatbots to creating safer online environments and how lawmakers are responding to the risks AI poses for children in light of the recent legislation passed by the state of California.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#aipolicy #techregulation #californianews #aiethics
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton Professor Eric Clemons breaks down how disinformation spreads so effectively on social media, why highly processed and targeted content outperforms traditional news, and what makes truth harder to communicate in today’s digital environment. He explains the difference between misinformation and disinformation, the role of platforms and profit incentives, and what it may take to reduce the impact of manipulated content without limiting free speech.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
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.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#Disinformation #AlgorithmBias #MediaManipulation #CognitiveBiases #TechEthics
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Wharton Professors and Moneyball hosts Cade Massey, Adi Wyner, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen dig into baseball’s offseason, new defensive metrics like outs above average, and what analytics reveal about fielding and player value. They talk about the growing sense of parity across the NFL, how uncertainty shapes power rankings, and whether analytics are making teams more alike. Towards the end of the episode, they discuss college football, debating playoff odds, strength of schedule, and which programs still have a path to the title.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? The Moneyball podcast explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kr0H
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4fBY7oM
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/moneyball

#SportsAnalytics #BaseballAnalytics #FootballAnalytics #FootballStats #SportsScience #CollegeFootballPlayoff
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Immigration policy changes are reshaping how companies find and keep talent. Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez explores new research showing that visa limits, especially on H-1B workers, are driving more mergers and acquisitions as firms look for alternative ways to fill skill gaps and stay competitive in a tightening labor market.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#Immigration #GlobalTalent #H1B #EconomicResearch #InnovationEconomy
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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Wharton Professor Barbara Kahn and other experts investigated the phenomenon of "FOMO," finding that people are worried about missing out on bonding.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton marketing professor Barbara Kahn explains the psychology of FOMO, the fear of missing out, and how it differs from simple regret. She and host Dan Loney explore how FOMO isn’t just about missing an event, but about missing the social bonds and shared experiences that form within groupsKahn explains how social media amplifies this feeling by constantly showing us what others are doing, and discusses the implications for businesses that build brand loyalty through experiences and community. The conversation reveals how companies might harness, or temper, FOMO to strengthen community engagement and customer connection.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
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.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/475stOb
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#BusinessPodcast #BusinessResearch #MarketingResearch #ConsumerPsychology #BehavioralScience
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Wharton Professor Itay Goldstein joins Dan Loney to unpack Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of Echo and what it signals about the next phase of crypto. Goldstein explains how the deal reflects renewed momentum in blockchain-based capital raising and why regulatory easing under the new administration is fueling confidence in the sector. He also discusses the promise and risks of ICOs returning, the need for real-world use cases beyond crypto-to-crypto trading, and why stablecoins could redefine money itself.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#DigitalAssets #Fintech #Stablecoins #ICOs #CryptoMarket #DigitalFinance
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton marketing professor Barbara Kahn explains the psychology of FOMO, the fear of missing out, and how it differs from simple regret. She and host Dan Loney explore how FOMO isn’t just about missing an event, but about missing the social bonds and shared experiences that form within groupsKahn explains how social media amplifies this feeling by constantly showing us what others are doing, and discusses the implications for businesses that build brand loyalty through experiences and community. The conversation reveals how companies might harness, or temper, FOMO to strengthen community engagement and customer connection.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
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.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/475stOb
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#FOMO #FearOfMissingOut #ConsumerPsychology #BrandCommunity #ConsumerBehavior #BrandExperience
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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In this excerpt from a full-length Ripple Effect episode, Wharton Professor Judd Kessler discusses “hidden markets,” or situations where a market is not dictated by prices, including college admissions, exclusive restaurant reservations, and product fads. Kessler explains how scarcity and selectivity can strategically create demand and value far in ways that are different from traditional pricing.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton professor and economist Judd Kessler shares insights from his new book, "Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want," which helps readers strategize how to gain an advantage in the hidden markets affecting our daily lives. This episode is part of our Ripple Effect podcast's “Meet the Authors” series.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
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.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/475stOb
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#Economics #HiddenMarkets #BehavioralEconomics #MarketPsychology #ConsumerPsychology #BehavioralScience
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
On this episode of Wharton Moneyball, hosts Adi Wyner, Shane Jensen, and Cade Massey talk with Dean Oliver of ESPN about what makes Victor Wembanyama such a unique force and how analytics helps teams understand his impact. They dig into how fast top draft picks really develop, how teams prepare for stars like Wembanyama, and how data is reshaping player evaluation. In the second half, the hosts cover standout stories across sports, including Yamamoto’s World Series performance and NFL trade moves, and what they reveal about decision-making and analytics in modern sports.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? The Moneyball podcast explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kr0H
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4fBY7oM
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/moneyball

#BasketballAnalytics #Wembanyama #NBATalk #NBANews #NBATrends #SportsAnalytics
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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Too many people approach adversity playing not to lose rather than playing to win, bestselling author Brene Brown explained to Adam Grant during a recent Wharton School event.

"Playing not to lose is always losing," she said.

During their conversation as part of the McNulty Leadership Program's Authors@Wharton series, Brown and Grant discussed the tension between protecting our egos and pursuing growth.

When advising organizations, Brown shared that she focuses her questions to CEOs on the challenges that keep them up at night: "If you want to win, we're going to have to have these hard conversations."

Younger employees, meanwhile, need to be ready to step out of their comfort zones in similar fashion.

In offering advice to the Penn students in attendance, Brown recommended asking their future boss, "What do you need me to do to win?" and explaining how they can contribute to common goals.

#BreneBrown #BreneBrownMotivation #BreneBrownQuotes #BreneBrownWisdom

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
Kent Smetters, Boettner Professor and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, says U.S. debt has topped $38 trillion, driven by rising interest costs and entitlement spending. He notes the U.S. already has one of the most progressive tax systems but collects less revenue than other major economies. Fixing the imbalance will require both new broad-based taxes and gradual increases in the retirement age. Tariffs, he adds, are an inefficient way to raise money and hurt growth. Real progress depends on long-term, bipartisan fiscal reform, rather than short-term politics.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
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Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#FederalDebt #FiscalPolicy #BudgetDeficit #NationalDebt #TaxPolicy #EconomicUpdates #Tariffs #GovernmentShutdown
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

We're excited to kick off our Meet Wharton's Newest Faculty series, profiling 13 Wharton professors, with a reintroduction to Patrick Harker.

Former Wharton dean and president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Harker returned to Wharton this fall as the Rowan Distinguished Professor, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, and Director of Academic Engagement at Penn Washington.

🌎 Where I’m from: Gloucester City, New Jersey
🎓 Where I’ve studied: University of Pennsylvania
📝 What I've studied: managing service businesses, particularly financial service companies, through the lens of both technology and process management

#wharton #upenn #universityofpennsylvania #businessschool #businessresearch

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Stefano Puntoni says most U.S. companies adopting generative AI are already reporting positive returns, despite public skepticism about ROI. Executives see the biggest gains in marketing, customer service, and general office work, where AI is speeding up routine tasks and improving efficiency. Puntoni notes that while leaders expect job disruption, they believe AI will augment rather than replace most roles, especially at the entry level, where workers face the most change but also the most opportunity to advance. He adds that the main barriers to progress are not technical but instead human: companies are struggling more with upskilling, hiring, and integrating AI into existing workflows than with the technology itself.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
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.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/475stOb
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#AIAdoption #BusinessStrategy #AIAutomation #WorkforceTransformation #ChangeManagement #DigitalAdoption
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Artificial intelligence is often hailed as the ultimate compliance tool — but is it really ready to prevent bribery and corruption? Wharton’s Phil Nichols explains why AI can backfire for smaller firms that lack sufficient data, leading to misleading or “hallucinatory” results. He also discusses how Europe’s strict AI regulations could set a higher global standard for protecting human dignity, and why future forms of empathetic or intuitive AI might someday transform compliance and regulation. He outlines where AI helps and where it harms the global fight against corruption.

PODCAST OVERVIEW
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.

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#AIEthics #BusinessEthics #ResponsibleAI #AIinBusiness #RegTech #AI
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Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
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The Wharton School Professor Emeritus Jerry Wind shares steps to take to bring more creativity to your decisions in this clip from the Ripple Effect podcast.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Wharton Professor Jerry Wind explains how artificial intelligence can strengthen rather than replace creativity. He discusses why creativity works like a muscle, how challenging the status quo fuels innovation, and how AI can amplify human imagination across fields. Drawing on decades of research and teaching, Wind shares practical ways individuals and organizations can use AI to generate new ideas, explore alternatives, and make better creative decisions.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
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.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3HEgNYs
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/475stOb
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/rippleeffect

#AIandCreativity #InnovationMindset #HumanCenteredAI #FutureOfWork #BusinessInnovation #CreativeLeadership
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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