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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Columbia Business School will no longer actively post on this platform, but you can stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, YouTube, and TikTok for the latest research and events from our community. Thank you for being part of the conversation. business.columbia.edu
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
A creative consequence where the punishment fits the crime is often seen as more humane, and potentially more effective, too, new findings suggest.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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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Fossilflation explained by Senior Lecturer Gernot Wagner
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
“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...
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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.
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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 @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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...
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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: bit.ly/43CHKDc
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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. bit.ly/3SBvGQ4
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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: bit.ly/4esW1Y9
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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-...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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.
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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.
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The hidden cost of fitting in | Columbia Business School
Distancing yourself from your identity can cause serious psychological harm.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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: bit.ly/4e7VHza
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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/...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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: bit.ly/4euX2js
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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.
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Business Bruno Pellegrino on receiving the SAIF Annual Conference’s Best Paper in Corporate Finance award.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
🎙️ 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: bit.ly/43hvfge
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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.
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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:
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
"AI is to fire as educators are to Prometheus." That was just one takeaway from today's riveting symposium, “MBA Transformed? AI and Beyond.”
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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.
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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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
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. bit.ly/49i2i77
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‘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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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The Supreme Court's recent decision on affirmative action in education caused widespread confusion among corporate hiring managers—and ultimately had a chilling effect on hiring decisions, according to a CBS study. Research from Professor Adina Sterling offers new insights: bit.ly/4uotSbb
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When admissions policy becomes hiring policy | Columbia Business School
A Supreme Court ruling on college admissions doesn’t apply to companies, but many employers acted as if it did, reshaping hiring practices in the process.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Where do investors go to talk shop? ICYMI: 🎙️ The Value Investing with Legends Podcast features some of the biggest names in investing, sharing hard-earned lessons on markets, strategy, risk, and decision-making. Tune in now: business.columbia.edu/heilbrunn/re...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
"Rather than just texting with AI, what if we talk to it too?” At CBS, students debate CAiSEY, a classroom prep partner that turns AI from a shortcut into a collaborator. Instead of giving them quick answers, CAiSEY pushes students to defend their thinking and consider new perspectives.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
“Global startup scaling gaps drive some of the big economic challenges around the world—and highlight the role of entrepreneurs in helping to overcome them," says Assistant Professor Dr. Nataliya Langburd Wright.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Congratulations to this year's Columbia Business School graduates! “The world you’re stepping into is so different than when you were applying to school,” Dean Costis Maglaras told the graduates during today's ceremonies. “But at CBS, we embrace the future with curiosity.”
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
As the semester comes to a close, let's hear it for everything Columbia Business School's Student Government managed to accomplish this academic year, including:
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
AI is rewriting the rules of building, hiring, and leadership. So what does it actually take to stay ahead right now? This year, CBS is hosting NY Tech Week alongside dozens of top companies and institutions to bring a week of programming to NYC. RSVP for our June 3 event: bit.ly/3QZeW4R
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
"Lean in to the many opportunities presented, but also be sure to stay true to you." As the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate into a particularly uncertain world, these CBS students offer their top takeaways from their experiences: business.columbia.edu/insights/lea...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The rules are changing fast, and the Class of 2026 is jumping into the game headfirst. CBS faculty shared candid advice on what it takes to thrive in a world shaped by constant change. What advice would you share with this year's grads? business.columbia.edu/insights/lea...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What does it take to build a career without a clear roadmap? For Shelley Stewart III of McKinsey & Company, it took a series of bold pivots and experiments, along with a constant focus on high-impact work.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
If you had one shot to build a startup with AI, what would you create? The 2nd Annual AI Startup Challenge tasked 13 teams from Columbia University, Cornell Tech, and @yale.edu with pitching their plans to disrupt today's major industries.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
"Knowing your most important values provides something powerful: a clear sense of what matters and the confidence to act on it," writes Professor Paul Ingram. "In a world that rarely slows down or simplifies itself for us, that clarity is essential." bit.ly/4wbS7uN
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What Values Do You Really Stand For?
Values act as both a compass and a driving force, pointing you toward the right goals and motivating you to pursue them. Once you identify your values and deliberately apply them to your decisions, re...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Private credit is booming—but is the industry a risk to the bigger financial system? New research from Professor Tomasz Piskorski suggests private credit may be more stable than traditional banking, but there's a catch. Transparency is limited, and risks don’t disappear—they shift.
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How Much Should We Worry About Private Credit? | Columbia Business School
Private credit’s structure may make it more resilient than critics assume.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This one is for the gamers: In an experiment with more than 300,000 global players, CBS researchers found that lowering a game’s difficulty significantly increased player engagement and retention. Harvard Business Review takes a closer look in this research roundup: bit.ly/4ewY8f5
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Research Roundup: A Surprising Benefit of Upskilling, Why Goals Can Backfire, and More
Staying on top of new research can give leaders and their companies an edge. This roundup, adapted from HBR’s May–June magazine issue, provides insight into topics such as how upskilling employees can...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
💡The Startup Columbia Competition is where big ideas get their start. This year, CBS founders earned first place across every category track. Congratulations to all of the winners and runners-up! Learn more about all of their incredible ventures here: entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/2026/04/29/c...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Think top MBA candidates are all about the numbers? Not quite. New research from CBS reveals two paths to success: analytical skill and social intelligence—and it’s the latter that most strongly predicts leadership qualities: bit.ly/4tTp6m4
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Two Kinds of Talent | Columbia Business School
A landmark study of business school success distinguishes technical smarts from social smarts and unpacks why leadership attainment is more associated with the latter.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
"To the budding entrepreneurs in this room: if I were sitting here as an incumbent to capital industry, I would be thinking about native AIs I can build now that these major industries will be too slow to move on."
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
"We need to build to adapt, not build to last." Companies have more intel and data than ever. But the real challenge? Acting on it faster than the competition. Panelists during a recent Operational Innovation Network summit shared their insights here:
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Adapting at Speed: What It Takes to Redesign Organizations in a Faster, More Uncertain World | Columbia Business School
Organizations are getting better at spotting change, but acting on it is harder. At a recent Operational Innovation Network summit at Columbia Business School, leaders across industries shared how the...
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
"The reason we’re seeing this increase in the baggage fees as opposed to tickets is because we do compare on the tickets," Vicki Morwitz, the Bruce Greenwald Professor of Business, told USA Today. bit.ly/4n66o86
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All major airlines raised checked bag fees again. Get used to it
Airlines are raising baggage fees again, continuing a long trend of unbundling fares and adding extra charges.
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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
"The geothermal opportunity is simple: use the heat beneath our feet," writes Prof. Gernot Wagner. "The barrier isn’t technical or economic in any fundamental sense. It’s institutional, political, and cognitive." Read his take on the energy possibilities hidden underground: bit.ly/4w8q4MQ
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The Geothermal Opportunity
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