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          • Businessman thinking about the future of AI as he looks hopefully at a cityscape with a text overlay that reads "AI in Focus"What Is the Future of AI?November 9, 2023
          • Two men sitting on the couch watching football on TV to show how AI plays a role in sports with a text overlay that reads "AI in Focus"What Role Can AI Play in Sports?November 9, 2023
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          • Graphic with text that reads "AI Horizons: The AI-Savvy Leader"The AI-Savvy Leader: Building the Leadership Skills to Make AI WorkJuly 29, 2024
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          • The image features U.S. dollar bills overlaid with financial graphs and candlestick charts, along with the text "Future of Finance," representing financial growth and innovation.The Regulatory Challenges of AI in FinanceNovember 25, 2024
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          • An image of a bank facade with classical columns and the word "BANK" prominently displayed. Overlaid are abstract, colorful data charts and the text "Future of Finance," representing modern financial technology and innovation.The Future of BankingNovember 11, 2024
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          • An illustration with diverse silhouettes in various colors, titled "Leading Diversity at Work." It’s a podcast series by Knowledge at Wharton featuring guests Dr. Ellen Ernst Kossek and Jennifer Andrews.How to Improve Work-life Balance for Caregiving EmployeesJuly 30, 2024
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          • Businesswoman in her 40s sitting with colleagues with serious expression.Timing Is Power: When to Lead and When to Hold BackJune 17, 2025
          • Lightbulb surrounded by colorful crumpled papersBrainwaves to Breakthroughs: Foster a Creative CultureJune 3, 2025
          • A person's hand drawing a new arrow over an erased arrow on the chalkboardEmbrace the Pivot: The Power of Changing Your MindApril 8, 2025
          • Happy businesswoman communicating with a group of her colleagues during a meeting in the officeSmall Shifts, Big Impact: Elevate Your LeadershipJanuary 28, 2025
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          • A father carrying his daughter on his shoulders as she raises an American flag to place on the outside of their house.Is the American Dream of Homeownership Still Within Reach?December 17, 2024
          • Closeup of a woman's face with a computer screen reflected in her glasses to illustrate the state of AI regulationRegulating AI: Getting the Balance RightDecember 10, 2024
          • Edited image of Capitol Hill divided down the middle with red on one side and blue on the other and U.S. bills in the backgroundWhat Lies Ahead for the Federal Debt, Interest Rates, and the U.S. EconomyOctober 29, 2024
        • What I’ve Learned Series
          • Dean Erika James standing with professor Olivia MitchellWhat I’ve Learned: Olivia S. MitchellAugust 6, 2024
          • A person in a suit is seated in an office, speaking and gesturing with their hands. Framed photos are on the shelf in the background.What I’ve Learned: Michael UseemJanuary 22, 2024
          • Headshot of an individual sitting in an office wearing a suit and tie. They are seated on a yellow chair with framed photos and plants in the background.What I’ve Learned: Jeremy SiegelAugust 9, 2023
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