Katherine Milkman

What Poker Can Teach Us about Making the World a Better Place

Jul 02, 2020
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Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with psychologist Maria Konnikova about her new book, ‘The Biggest Bluff,’ and how we can make decisions in an environment in which we have very little[…]

When It Comes to Advice, It’s Better to Give Than Receive

Dec 17, 2019
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New research by Wharton’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative shows that while offering advice benefits the receiver, it also boosts the giver’s self-confidence.

Does Diversity Training Really Work?

New research from Wharton examines whether online diversity training really changes the behaviors and attitudes of employees.

Are You a ‘Good-ish’ Person? How to Push Past Your Biases

Sep 27, 2018
Management
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In a new book, psychologist Dolly Chugh shows how taking deep stock of our unconscious biases can lead to enlightenment.

Why Top Performers Quit When the Going Gets Tough

May 01, 2018
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When facing adversity, favorites are more likely to walk away than underdogs, new Wharton research finds. The reason: potential embarrassment over not meeting expectations.

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What Poker Can Teach Us about Making the World a Better Place

When It Comes to Advice, It’s Better to Give Than Receive

Does Diversity Training Really Work?

Are You a ‘Good-ish’ Person? How to Push Past Your Biases

Why Top Performers Quit When the Going Gets Tough