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Dr. John Horn, Professor of Practice in Economics at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, shares key insights from his acclaimed book “Inside the Competitor’s Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success.”

Inside the Competitor’s Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success” by Dr. John Horn presents a systematic approach to understanding and anticipating competitors’ behavior in business. The book emphasizes the critical role of cognitive empathy stepping into competitors’ shoes to discern why they act as they do, rather than dismissing their actions as irrational. Drawing on frameworks and practical exercises like war games and mock negotiations, Dr. Horn provides leaders with tools to analyze competitors’ resources, motivations, and likely reactions. This actionable guide helps organizations transform competitive intelligence into strategic insight, enabling them to predict rival moves and position themselves more effectively for long-term success.

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Dr. Per Hansen, Professor of Business History at Copenhagen Business School, shares insights from his acclaimed book “There Will Be the Devil to Pay: Central Bankers, Uncertainty and Sensemaking in the European Financial Crisis of 1931.”

The European financial crisis of 1931 marked a turning point in twentieth-century economic and financial history. Drawing on extensive archival research and a cultural conceptual framework, There Will Be the Devil to Pay offers a fresh and much-needed perspective on this critical episode. The book recounts the dramatic five months leading to the collapse of the gold standard, tracing the crisis through the experiences of central bankers, private financiers, and government officials. It presents a compelling narrative of how these key actors grappled with uncertainty and sought to make sense of unfolding events. Contributing to the growing body of work on radical uncertainty and narrative economics, the book illuminates how decision-makers confront ambiguity, construct narratives, and transform interpretation into actionable knowledge.

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Prof. David Silver of the University of British Columbia discusses key ideas from his newly released book, “Corporations and Persons: A Theory of the Firm in Democratic Society.”

The book argues that corporations are moral persons with duties toward democratic society. It proposes a persons-based theory of the firm, which sees the creation of products and services that benefit people as its core purpose, distinct from profit-maximization views. It emphasizes that corporations’ rights and duties should be shaped democratically, that societies can structure firms to serve justice, and that the corporate–society relationship must evolve from dysfunction to mutual respect to protect democratic values.

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Dr. Deborah Carr, Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Science and Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Boston University, discusses her research titled “Do Social Security Benefit Rules Perpetuate Marital Status and Gender Inequalities?”

Social Security rules favor married people and disadvantage divorced, prematurely widowed, and lifelong single older adults, creating economic gaps that mostly impact women. Using data from a long-term study of White high school graduates, the research found married older adults enjoy higher income and lower poverty rates, while divorced women and those widowed young face the greatest financial risks. Policy reforms like caregiver credits could help reduce these inequalities in late-life economic security.

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Dr. Michael Platt, James S. Riepe University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and former President of the Society for Neuroeconomics, shares fascinating insights from his research, “How Celebrity Status and Gaze Direction in Ads Drive Visual Attention and Shape Consumer Decisions.”

This study explores how celebrity endorsements and gaze direction in ads affect consumer attention and decision-making. Using eye-tracking, pupillometry, and computational modeling with 77 participants, researchers found that celebrities and their gaze cues guide where viewers look and influence what they choose. The findings reveal that celebrity presence alters how people gather and weigh evidence when making decisions, shaping both visual focus and choice bias.

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Dr. Omar Rodríguez-Vilá, Professor in the Practice of Marketing and Academic Director of Education at Goizueta Business & Society Institute, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, shares insights from his acclaimed book Good Growth: How Brands Win with Social Impact.

Dr. Omar Rodríguez-Vilá’s book Good Growth: How Brands Win with Social Impact tackles the intertwined challenges of business sustainability and corporate hesitation toward social and environmental action. It offers a practical roadmap for embedding purpose-driven strategies into brand growth by integrating social and environmental benefits directly into products and operations. Through case studies, data-driven insights, and actionable tools, the book reveals how companies can tap into emerging social impact markets and use digital innovation to make social mission a core competitive advantage. It serves as a hands-on guide for executives, brand leaders, and students seeking to align profitability with positive impact.

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Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer, Director of the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at the Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg (University of Potsdam) and Partner at Simply Rational – The Institute for Decisions, shares insights from his latest book, “How to Stay Smart in a Smart World: Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms,” published by MIT Press.

From dating apps to driverless cars, AI is transforming everyday life, but not without risks. In How to Stay Smart in a Smart World, Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer reveals why blind faith in algorithms can be dangerous and why human judgment still matters. Drawing on real-world examples and research, the book offers clear, practical insights for making smarter decisions in our digital age.

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Dr. Rachael Goodwin, Assistant Professor of Management at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management, delves into her research, “Who Handles the Tough Talk? Supervisor Sense of Power and Confronting Difficult Issues.”

Addressing sensitive workplace issues is vital for effective leadership, yet even powerful supervisors may avoid such conversations. Dr. Rachael Goodwin’s research distinguishes between structural and personal senses of power, showing that supervisors who feel more powerful are more likely to confront difficult issues and offer social support. Drawing on social role theory, the study also explores gender differences finding that women, regardless of felt power, tend to approach tough talks more constructively and with greater empathy.

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Dr. P. K. Kannan, Dean’s Chair in Marketing Science at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, shares valuable insights from his research, “AI-Powered Attribution & Media Mix Modeling: Cracking the Code to Smarter Marketing Spend.”

In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced statistical models are transforming the way marketers measure and optimize their campaigns. From multi-touch attribution that deciphers complex, cross-platform customer journeys to next-generation media mix modeling that fine-tunes budget allocation across online and offline channels, we delve into the tools and techniques that reduce bias, enhance accuracy, and maximize ROI. Filled with real-world case studies, this conversation is a must-listen for marketers striving to make every marketing dollar work harder in the age of AI.

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Dr. Sugat Chaturvedi, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi, explores his intriguing research, “Who Gets the Callback? Generative AI and Gender Bias,” shedding light on how generative AI may influence hiring outcomes and the persistent role of gender bias in recruitment processes.

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