Learning to Eureka
Napoleon, Buddha, Bill Gates — what makes them all great? According to a new book by Professor Bill Duggan, extraordinary achievements begin with something known as “strategic intuition.”
Talking Social Enterprise with Professor Ray Horton
“Adam Smith wrote that there are three things that could derail capitalism,” said Professor Horton one recent Friday morning.
Why Do Dancers Smoke?
In the face of strenuous physical demands, many dancers smoke cigarettes — to the detriment of their health. Why do they do it? The answer may surprise you.
Stock Commentators Should Mind Their Metaphors
Professors Michael Morris and Daniel Ames have found that metaphors used by stock market commentators can adversely influence investors.
Music and the Double-Entry System
“Did you know Alan Greenspan was a great saxophone player?” said Professor Julian Yeo. “He toured with Henry Jerome and his orchestra after high school.”
What You Can Get From a Messy Desk
“Since the book was published, I feel a lot more pressure to have a messy desk,“ said Professor Eric Abrahamson in a recent conversation.
How to Start a Microcredit Investment Fund
The cofounders of Microlumbia tell how their experience at Columbia propelled them to start something big — really big.
Master Architect Designs Manhattanville Campus
Looking at Renzo Piano’s design for Manhattanville (the future home of CBS), one can see why this world-renowned architect is often described as “a master of light and art.”
Friends Shouldn’t Let Friends Make Recommendations
Facebook users sent a strong message to the company in November: don’t share our online buying information. But how valuable is this information among friends?