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A creative consequence where the punishment fits the crime is often seen as more humane, and potentially more effective, too, new findings suggest.

Why is gas so expensive this summer? You can thank Fossil-flation. What to do? Shift away from commodities like fossil fuels whose volatile prices can spike in response to crises like the war in Iran. Instead, invest in clean technologies, says Senior Lecturer @gwagner.com.

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“Social media is like a public square,” says Assistant Professor Dante Donati, and users take to the comment section the way some residents attend a town meeting. They can get raucous, and the extra negative remarks can change the tone of the whole room. business.columbia.edu/insights/cou...

Why courting outrage on social media can backfire | Columbia Business School

Negative comments on social media posts may create initial buzz but often result in a bust for the bottom line.

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ICYMI: The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures is now accepting applications! The fund provides seed grants of up to $25,000 to early-stage nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid social and environmental ventures affiliated with Columbia University. Learn more: business.columbia.edu/socialenterp...

The CBS course "Leadership Intelligence in the AI Era" explores the importance of human discernment. "When you talk about AI fluency, it is really the difference between 'What the tool does' versus 'When you should use it,'" says Professor Oded Netzer, one of the class's instructors.

Teaching the leadership skill AI can’t replace | Columbia Business School

At Columbia Business School, “Leadership Intelligence in the AI Era” teaches managers to carry human judgment into data-saturated organizations.

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Columbia Business School would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Columbia University President, Jennifer L. Mnookin. We look forward to embarking on the exciting academic journey ahead!

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Today we welcome the 21st president of Columbia University, Jennifer L. Mnookin. As she becomes part of our community, join her for a look at Columbia’s spirit of discovery. Read President Mnookin's message: https://president.columbia.edu/news/first-day-message-president-jennifer-l-mnookin

Check out reflections from Henry R. Kravis '69 and his top tips from decades of success in the financial world: business.columbia.edu/insights/hen...

Henry R. Kravis ’69 on the career lessons students need now | Columbia Business School

At Columbia Business School’s Distinguished Speaker Series, the KKR co-founder reflected on what it takes to build a firm that lasts.

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At a recent Columbia Business School event hosted by the Tamer Institute's Sustainable Operations Initiative, a panel of Nestlé executives shared how global operations are evolving. Their message: The mission hasn't changed. But in many ways, the world has.

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Lisa Liu, who received the Excellence in Refereeing Award from the Journal of Accounting Research. Learn more about this recognition here: https://bit.ly/43CHKDc

Professor Paul Ingram's research on prioritizing values shows that it's useful to move beyond generalities. Define your values and then rank them, so you know what matters to you most. That way, you can make difficult decisions by referring to your priorities. https://bit.ly/3SBvGQ4

How To Clarify Your Values And Lead Without Compromise

For workplace (and personal) effectiveness, values must be more than wall posters in the employee cafeteria. Here are tips on making values come to life.

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CBS recently hosted a symposium where top academics from schools across the U.S. convened to discuss how, in the age of AI, grad students should prepare for a job market that's changing faster than new roles can be defined. Check out 3 major takeaways from the day here: https://bit.ly/4esW1Y9

In the age of AI, the MBA must go ‘one level deeper’ | Columbia Business School

At The MBA Transformed? AI and Beyond symposium, Columbia Business School convened top academics to explore 3 ways AI reshapes business education.

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Bruno Pellegrino on receiving the Future of Finance Award from the American Finance Association. This award recognizes those who have written a paper that is both innovative and creative. afajof.org/news/future-...

Better AI, better outcomes? Not necessarily. Smarter algorithms don't always produce superior results, according to new research from Assistant Prof. David Holtz. The difference between good results and great ones often comes down to what AI is optimized to achieve.

Why better AI doesn't always mean better outcomes | Columbia Business School

Users who adapt their prompting strategies can capture dramatically more value when generative AI tools improve, especially on tasks that require precision and control.

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What is the true cost of fitting in? When you downplay key parts of your identity at work, at school, or in social settings, the long-term effects can manifest as increased stress and a weakened sense of belonging, according to new CBS research.

The hidden cost of fitting in | Columbia Business School

Distancing yourself from your identity can cause serious psychological harm.

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Congrats to Assistant Professor Wei Cai on receiving the Outstanding Discussion Award from the American Accounting Association! This award recognizes those who provide outstanding discussions of papers presented at the FARS Midyear Meeting. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4e7VHza

Manhattanville Community Day is back with an amazing lineup of food, fun, and activities! Grab a friend, neighbor, or relative and swing by The Lee C. Bollinger Forum for the kick-off on Saturday, June 27. Register today: neighbors.columbia.edu/events/manha...

Congrats to Assistant Professor Sehwa Kim on receiving the Midyear Meeting Outstanding Discussion Award from the American Accounting Association! The award recognizes those whose insights contributed to the conference's overall quality. Learn more here: aaahq.org/FARS/Awards/...

Congrats to Assistant Professor Simon Oh for being named a Google Higher Ed Faculty AI Fellow! The Fellowship is designed to support university faculty who integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, research, and institutional innovation. Learn more here: edu.google.com/for-educator...

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Melanie Brucks on receiving the AMA-EBSCO-RRBM Award for Responsible Research in Marketing! The award honors outstanding research that produces both credible and useful knowledge that can be applied to benefit society. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4euX2js

The most revealing part of an earnings call isn't always the numbers. It can be what happens when executives go off script. The way leaders respond under pressure can reveal valuable information, new research from Columbia Business School Assistant Prof. Wei Cai shows—and investors pay attention.

What nearly 80,000 earnings calls reveal about executive leadership | Columbia Business School

Leaders who ‘pass the mic’ to their colleagues and show cooperation during meetings are more likely to be promoted to CEO on average, according to new Columbia Business School research.

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Business Bruno Pellegrino on receiving the SAIF Annual Conference’s Best Paper in Corporate Finance award.

🎙️ ICYMI: New episodes of the Value Investing with Legends podcast are now live! Hosted by Tano Santos, the Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Finance and Asset Management, this podcast features some of the world's greatest investing minds. Catch up on the series now: https://bit.ly/43hvfge

The world's biggest sporting event comes to North America this summer. Beyond the global attention, what will the World Cup mean for business? At The Columbia Global Football Forum, soccer industry insiders unpacked the economic opportunities and lasting effects of the tournament.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a market test for U.S. soccer | Columbia Business School

At Columbia Business School’s Global Football Forum, leaders from across the soccer community examined how the World Cup can translate the sport’s commercial growth into lasting impact.

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How can new entrepreneurs stand out in the age of AI? As part of NY Tech Week, CBS brought Andreessen Horowitz Partner Bryan Kim in to address that question for a standing-room-only crowd. He was joined by Assistant Professor Mattan Griffel as well as Perpetua Founder Jacqueline Deprey '26.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Deming Cup for Operational Excellence! Each year, CBS's Deming Center for Operational Innovation and Excellence honors executives whose leadership has advanced operational distinction and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.

What's the best advice the Class of 2026 received around graduation? 🔹 Don't optimize for a life you don't actually want 🔹 Don't mistake change for failure At CBS's 2026 Commencement, alumni entrepreneurs Deepak Narula '89 and Cyrus Massoumi '03 expanded on these and other key points:

Don’t optimize for a life 'you don’t actually want’ and 4 more key takeaways from the 2026 Commencement speakers | Columbia Business School

Deepak Narula ’89 and Cyrus Massoumi ’03 urged graduates to lead with purpose, resilience, and the courage to keep refining their path.

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"AI is to fire as educators are to Prometheus." That was just one takeaway from today's riveting symposium, “MBA Transformed? AI and Beyond.”

The most revealing moment on an earnings call might not be an executive's answer, but instead the question they didn't see coming. Research from Assistant Professor of Business Wei Cai examines how "curveball" questions expose uncertainty, test leadership under pressure, and shape market reactions.

Markets learn the most when executives are forced to improvise | Columbia Business School

A new study using a language-based model finds that “curveball questions” can force executives off script, revealing signals investors quickly seize on.

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If you want to be taken seriously as a competitor in a crowded field, ambition alone isn’t enough. The leaders who advance fastest are those who back up their vision with action and execution, according to former Estée Lauder CFO Tracey Travis '86. https://bit.ly/49i2i77

‘Put your money where your mouth is’: The path to the top | Columbia Business School

Former Estée Lauder CFO Tracey Travis reflects on how leading a struggling Pepsi bottling unit became the defining risk that shaped her path to global leadership.

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