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A new book by two Deloitte executives argues that relying on best practices is too backward-looking given the breakneck pace of business change today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The U.S. and India could become stronger partners if they find a way to deal with threats of sanctions says Marshall Bouton of the Center for the Advanced Study of India. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Companies have high-value customers and low-value ones but they all matter for businesses that want to make the most out of them according to a new book by Wharton’s Peter Fader and Sarah Toms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brazilians have high hopes for their new president to rid the country of corruption and violence -- and in doing so boost the economy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Businesses must do their part to make sure employees can take the time to vote without facing consequences at work Wharton’s Eric Orts writes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Congress’s role in federal governance has weakened in recent years but it could gain more strength by better exercising oversight Wharton research shows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Faith-based groups are increasingly investing in socially and environmentally responsible causes generating attractive returns to then reinvest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Chambers shares hard-won lessons from his new book ”Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jerrold Fine’s debut novel ”Make Me Even and I’ll Never Gamble Again ” packs the power of a Babe Ruth home run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former GE vice chair Beth Comstock talks about her time at the company and the challenges that lie ahead for new CEO Larry Culp. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guilt isn’t always a positive trait but it does make people more conscientious and reliable and thus more worthy of trust says Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The new credit scoring mechanism promises to make credit more widely available but it could lead to riskier forms of lending experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Both traditional and digital-first retailers know they need to provide a true omnichannel experience -- but they still struggle to get the balance right. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two new reports suggest that human beings must change their diets in order to save the planet. But getting people to change lifelong dietary habits is a difficult task that often goes against personal tastes and cultural traditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In order to build a better economy we must find more accurate ways to measure value within it economist Mariana Mazzucato writes in a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

China’s national focus on AI the resources it is bringing to bear on the effort and the presence of ambitious entrepreneurs could let it overtake the U.S. in the field according to a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Copycats can pose an existential threat to any business. A new book discusses strategies to not only stay ahead of them but also thrive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canada has become the first developed nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use. How will it affect the country’s politics and economy? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Excessive debt increasing state control of the economy and fears over an end to reforms are undermining confidence in the Chinese economy experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Growing student loan debt is “changing the culture of America ” says one expert and it impacts the economic choices we make all the way through retirement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.