Thought Leadership
The lifeblood of a business school is its faculty, and at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business our faculty members are inspiring, supportive and world-class. We are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Our teaching and research equips students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
September 13, 2018
Forget FOMO. Busy People Need JOMO
Stoked by social media, our all-too-common fear of missing out, or FOMO, is often cited as a reason why we live beyond our means, take on debt and generally feel unsatisfied at home and in our careers. Now, meet JOMO, or joy of missing out.
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Forget FOMO. Busy People Need JOMO
September 12, 2018
The Right Time To Ask About Job Benefits
You don’t want to start a new job only to find out the benefits package is a disaster. But when is the right time to ask about flex time and vacation days?
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The Right Time To Ask About Job Benefits
September 10, 2018
Answering HQ2's Call, With Or Without Amazon
“If we don’t get Amazon’s HQ2 in this area, people are going to wonder, ‘What happens next?’ I want to create a program that answers that question. And the answer is: We all get back to work and we build great companies,” he says. “We help build tech product companies.”
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Answering HQ2's Call, With Or Without Amazon
September 6, 2018
Six Alternatives to Digital Islands
Trade wars historically hinge on the flow of goods across borders. But Maryland Smith professor Anil K Gupta says the flow of data across borders may soon matter more.
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Six Alternatives to Digital Islands
September 6, 2018
Colin Kaepernick and Nike's Long Game
After the stock market dip and the protests on social media, the core sentiment behind Nike’s controversial new ad campaign will remain standing, a Maryland Smith professor says, likely taller than before.
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Colin Kaepernick and Nike's Long Game
September 5, 2018
Do This To Sharpen Your Leadership Skills
Joining a nonprofit board can sharpen your leadership skills and supercharge your career. But before you take a seat around the table, ask these nine questions first.
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Do This To Sharpen Your Leadership Skills
September 5, 2018
Robinhood Effect: Why JPMorgan Is Offering Free Stock Trades
SMITH BRAIN TRUST – In a kind of Robinhood effect, JPMorgan Chase recently launched a new digital investing service with deeply discounted trading fees and free access to the bank’s stock research.
August 29, 2018
To the Mattresses: A Disruption Is Turned on Its Head
Years after ecommerce startups began disrupting the brick-and-mortar mattress retail segment, the tables are finally turning.
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To the Mattresses: A Disruption Is Turned on Its Head
August 28, 2018
Early Auto Racing And Firm Survival
What do the early days of auto racing near the turn of the 20th century have to do with determining firm survival? It all comes down to how society shapes market reputation.
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Early Auto Racing And Firm Survival
August 28, 2018
The Hidden Genius of GM’s Office Cellphone Ban
General Motors has banned its employees from using cellphones while walking around its facilities – even office buildings.
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The Hidden Genius of GM’s Office Cellphone Ban