September 7, 2023

ARTICLE

Business Tips From Patagonia’s CEO

It's been a big year for Patagonia, as it celebrated a 50th anniversary and legally restructured to commit all profits to environmental causes. What can be learned from the company's unconventional approach to capitalism? CEO Ryan Gellert reflects on Patagonia’s ongoing legacy, how they measure success (it’s not what you would think), and the career advice that’s stuck with him.

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PODCAST

Big Thinkers and Innovators in the Age of A.I.

“The most important thing to learn in life is not quantum theory or how to speak French. It's how to deal with other people,” says author and former Aspen Institute president Walter Isaacson. “And no, machines are not going to help us do that.” Isaacson has written numerous biographies about innovators including Albert Einstein, Jennifer Doudna, Steve Jobs, and, most recently, Elon Musk, dissecting how these people came to think differently and the impact that’s had on the world. In a conversation with journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, Isaacson explores how this age of ubiquitous artificial intelligence might change how we think and create. 

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VIDEO

The Science Behind Creativity and Imagination

Ever felt stuck making a tough decision, or uninspired when you need to brainstorm a new idea? This trio of acclaimed authors and experts is here to help. Columbia Business School professor Sheena Iyengar, science journalist Annie Murphy Paul, and University of North Carolina professor Keith Sawyer draw upon psychology, neuroscience, and social dynamics to understand the inner workings of our decision-making and creativity. Learn how to take advantage of neurological and cognitive science to generate ideas, make choices, and better work in groups.
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