Ripple Effect

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Ripple Effect episodes

June 10, 2025 The Growth Dilemma | Annie Wilson
In her new book, Wharton senior lecturer Annie Wilson looks at how big brands struggle with customer segmentation and what they can do about it. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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14 min
June 03, 2025 Resolute Japan | Harbir Singh and Mike Useem
Wharton management professors Harbir Singh and Mike Useem discuss their book Resolute Japan: The Leaders Forging a Corporate Resurgence, which explores how a new model of leadership has transformed Japan's top companies. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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23 min
May 27, 2025 Work-life Balance: Path to Success | Stew Friedman
When Wharton’s Stew Friedman started researching work-life balance in the late 1980s, he was told it was a “women’s issue that nobody cares about.” Four decades later, the topic is top of mind for employers and employees alike. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”
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16 min
May 20, 2025 Mindfulness in the Workplace | Lindsey Cameron
Practicing mindfulness at work can bring benefits to employees and the larger organization, according to research. Wharton’s Lindsey Cameron explains. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”
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13 min
May 13, 2025 Unpacking Employee Wellness Programs | Iwan Barankay
Wharton’s Iwan Barankay sifts through conflicting research about whether workplace wellness programs improve health outcomes for employees. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”
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16 min
May 06, 2025 Workplace Boundaries and Social Media | Nancy Rothbard
Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard talks about how social media has changed office culture by giving colleagues a way to connect with each other outside of work. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”
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13 min
April 29, 2025 Integrating Work-life Harmony in Retirement | Stew Friedman
Retirement doesn’t have to mean the loss of identity or productivity. Wharton emeritus professor Stewart Friedman shares what he’s learned about leaving full-time work. This episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”
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16 min
April 22, 2025 Social Security's Impact | Sylvain Catherine
Wharton’s Sylvain Catherine examines how Social Security benefits affect wealth inequality and what will happen when the trust fund runs out. This episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”
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15 min
April 15, 2025 Bridging the Retirement Gap | Kent Smetters
Economists with the Penn Wharton Budget Model have calculated a way to increase retirement savings for low-income earners in the U.S. Faculty director Kent Smetters explains the research.
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14 min
April 08, 2025 Rethinking Retirement: Saving Insights | Katy Milkman
Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. Wharton’s Katy Milkman explains how behavioral nudges can motivate people to put away more money for the future. This episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”

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18 min

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