Knowledge at Wharton

Knowledge at Wharton

Wharton faculty and industry leaders discuss their latest research, books, and relevant business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Financial Literacy Helps Underserved Students | David Musto

April 12, 2024 • 13 mins
Wharton’s David Musto talks about Penn’s financial literacy course, which is being taught to high school students across the country. It’s just one of the programs at the Stevens Center to help younger people understand money and make better financial decisions. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Financial Literacy.”

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Why Are Millennials Not Having Kids?

March 11, 2024 • 26 mins
Wharton’s Stew Friedman talks about his book, Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family, which has been re-released for its 10th anniversary with a provocative new preface. This evidence-based book examines the changing attitudes millennials and younger generations have about raising children in a society that makes it increasingly difficult to do so. 

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Your Career in Journalism Is Over. Now What?

March 8, 2024 • 17 mins
Wharton management professor Amy Wrzesniewski studied the shrinking field of journalism to better understand how workers grapple with occupational instability and declining careers. Her co-authored paper, “Perceived Fixed or Flexible Meaning: Toward a Model of Meaning Fixedness and Navigating Occupational Instability,” appears in the journal Administrative Science Quarterly.

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Sponsorship vs. Professional Mentoring for Women Leaders | Nancy Rothbard

March 5, 2024 • 12 mins
There’s a difference between a professional mentor and a sponsor, but women need both if they want help moving forward in their careers, explains Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Women & Leadership."

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Can Diversity Initiatives Break Barriers in Entertainment?

February 27, 2024 • 26 mins

Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity's Faculty Director Kenneth L. Shropshire is joined by industry leaders Nzinga “Zing” Shaw, CEO of Attack the Glass, and sports and entertainment attorney Jaia Thomas to address pay equity and underrepresentation in entertainment. 


They discuss their experiences in developing diversity initiatives, including targeted hiring practices, mentorship programs, and curating resume datab...

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What Can We Do to Narrow the Wealth Gap?

February 20, 2024 • 25 mins

Wharton professor Keith Weigelt and President and CEO of Castle Oak Securities L.P. David R. Jones join host Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, to talk about the inequities in finance and financial wellbeing.


They discuss the racial wealth gap, and the role of access, opportunity, and education. Learn about the solutions Wharton is pursuing to address these disparities, and...

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Is Making Extra Mortgage Payments Worthwhile? | Michael Roberts

February 19, 2024 • 14 mins
Worried about your money? Wharton finance professor Michael Roberts is here to help with common-sense advice on mortgage debt, personal budgeting, and planning ahead. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on getting a “Fresh Start" this new year.

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Want to Live a Meaningful Life? Be the Hero of Your Story

February 19, 2024 • 13 mins
Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest co-authored research focuses on storytelling. His paper is titled, “Seeing Your Life’s Story as a Hero’s Journey Can Increase Meaning in Life.” It explains how people can find more well-being and resilience by reflecting on the important elements in their lives and connecting them to a coherent and compelling narrative.

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How Does Prioritizing Diversity Reshape the Business and Culture of Sports?

February 13, 2024 • 22 mins

Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, delves into the world of sports alongside guests Xavier Gutierrez, the NHL's first Latino president and CEO, and Jonathan Beane, the NFL's senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer. 


The conversation examines the unique role sports play in providing opportunities for underserved communities, and why women are mo...

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How Does Your Financial Wellbeing Shape Your Health Outcomes?

February 6, 2024 • 25 mins

Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, is joined by Wharton professor Guy David, Managing Director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity Dr. Fareeda Griffith, and Head of TIAA Institute Surya Kolluri. 


They unpack the intricate ways income and wealth inequality reverberate through health care and influence health outcomes. From examining the impact of soc...

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2023 Ripple Rewind

December 15, 2023 • 19 mins
In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics.

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Why ‘Covering’ Can Harm Diversity in the Workplace

December 11, 2023 • 46 mins
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about why some employees feel the need to 'cover' aspects of their identity and how organizations can better support diversity in the workplace. She's joined by Kenji Yoshino -- a professor at NYU School of Law and faculty director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging -- and Joanne Stephane, executive director of Deloitte's DEI Institute™.

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How to Use AI in a Fair and Responsible Way

November 9, 2023 • 46 mins
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with Dr. Broderick Turner -- a Virginia Tech marketing professor who also runs the school’s Technology, Race, and Prejudice (T.R.A.P.) Lab -- and Dr. Karim Ginena -- a social scientist and founder of RAI Audit -- on how to use AI while thinking critically about its flaws.

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How to Convince Someone Using This Simple Writing Tip

September 25, 2023 • 9 mins
Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest research shows how a simple writing shift can make anyone more persuasive.

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Surviving the Attention Economy: How to Keep Audiences Engaged

September 5, 2023 • 13 mins
New research from Wharton’s Jonah Berger shows how the right words can help captivate audiences and hold their attention.

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How Employers Can Support Women’s Reproductive Rights

June 20, 2023 • 46 mins
It’s been a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, experts tackle the sensitive subject of how companies handle the issue of abortion.

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Why Empathy in Health Care Matters

May 23, 2023 • 16 mins
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Ingrid Nembhard finds that patients who are treated with empathy have better health outcomes. She explains why empathy in health care delivery should become standard.

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Improving Accessibility in the Workplace – and in Space

May 16, 2023 • 38 mins
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Diversity at Work: Why Inclusive Storytelling Matters

April 4, 2023 • 53 mins
In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with two experts about inclusive storytelling and why it’s important for organizations to embrace diverse narratives.

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Lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

March 14, 2023 • 15 mins
Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler discusses what led to the collapse of SVB and the questions it raises for banks, depositors and regulators going forward.

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