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The Future of EverythingBest of: The future of motivationWe're here to wish you a very happy New Year! We hope you’re ringing in the new year in good health and looking forward to what’s ahead in 2026. As people are setting goals and making resolutions, we’re re-running an episode today on the future of motivation. Last year, we sat down with Szu-chi Huang, an expert in motivation. She explained how science is changing our understanding of goal-setting and achievement, and offered a few tricks you can try when you feel stuck. We hope you’ll tune in again today and pick up a few insights on how t...
2026-01-0231 min
How I Wrote ThisEp. 20 - How I Wrote This, Live in Chicago!How I Wrote This is back for Season 3. In Episode 20, JMR Coeditors Karen Winterich and Brett Gordon go LIVE at Summer AMA in Chicago to chat with authors of this year’s JMR award-winning articles. You’ll hear from Yiyi Li about her Weitz-Winer-O’Dell award-winning article with Ying Xie and also from Michal Maimaran on her Paul E. Green/Vithala R. Rao Award article with Szu-chi Huang and Daniella Kupor. Listen in for insights on how external collaborations on relevant problems along with perseverance resulted in these impactful articles.
2025-08-2843 min
If/ThenThe Future of Everything: "The Future of Motivation"This week on If/Then, we’re sharing an episode of The Future of Everything, a podcast hosted by Stanford School of Engineering professor and friend of the show Russ Altman.Everyone has goals — some are monumental, others modest — but every goal matters. Szu-chi Huang, an associate professor of marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business, is an expert on sustaining enthusiasm for individuals, customers, and employees across global corporations and organizations.On this episode, Huang shares what it takes to stay motivated over time — not just at the beginning of a goal, when energy runs hig...
2025-07-3034 min
The Future of EverythingThe future of motivationEveryone has goals — some are monumental, others modest — but every goal matters. Join guest Szu-chi Huang, an expert in sustaining enthusiasm for individuals, customers, and employees across global corporations and organizations, as she delves into the science of motivation. Discover how the gap between where you are and where you want to be is bridged by a dynamic blend of psychology, sociology, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and the latest in AI. The secret to achieving your goals? Stay adaptable. If one approach falters, switch gears to keep your drive alive, Huang tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engi...
2025-06-1332 minIf/ThenThe Science Behind Our Everyday Decisions with Think Fast, Talk SmartIn this episode of If/Then, we're diving into insights from three GSB experts featured on Think Fast, Talk Smart. Join us as professor of organizational behavior Michele Gelfand explains her "tight and loose" cultural framework, revealing how societal structures impact everything from crime rates to creativity. We also hear from marketing professor Jonathan Levav, who explores decision fatigue in judicial settings, shedding light on how mental depletion influences choices. Finally, marketing professor Szu-chi Huang discusses the role of motivation and emotionality in decision-making, drawing from her experiences in advertising and academia. Together, these discussions provide a multifaceted view...
2024-11-0613 min
Mrparka's Weekly Reviews and Update/ The Secret Top 10Horror in 1982: Centipede Horror and Calamity of Snakes with Sick on Cinema Podcast (Jon and Matt)
Horror in 1982: Centipede Horror and Calamity of Snakes with
Sick on Cinema Podcast (Jon and Matt)
A new series where I sit down with a guest and talk about a
1982 horror film and horror in 1982 as a whole.
This time the guest is the boys from Sick on Cinema Podcast.
Sick on Cinema is a podcast that focuses on the dark and twisted side of
cinema. Jon and Matt have interviewed several underground filmmakers and have
created their own art, including mix tapes and shorts.
Cent...
2024-08-231h 28
If/ThenOh, the Humanity! Relating to Robots May Change Us. But How? With Szu-chi HuangWhether or not robots can feel is a question that, at least for now, might be better left to the philosophers. But what’s becoming increasingly clear, says Associate Professor Szu-chi Huang, is that robots do have the capacity to make us feel. In this episode of If/Then: Business, Leadership, Society, Huang delves into the effect that robots can have not just on our emotions, but on our behavior.Huang’s research shows that when people witness people helping others, they’re inspired to do the same. This is what she calls “pro-social” behavior. But she won...
2024-05-0128 min
What the FundraisingMotivation Dynamics in Successful Fundraising Campaigns with Szu-chi HuangIn this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast,From the initial spark igniting a cause to the crescendo of community support, navigating the twists and turns of motivation paves the path toward fundraising triumph!In today's episode, Dr. Szu-chi Huang, an esteemed researcher in motivation science, delves into the intricacies of sustaining motivation throughout fundraising campaigns. Her research centers on the science of motivation, particularly exploring the temporal and social aspects of striving towards goals. She uses experiments to examine causal processes closely and field studies to test these findings in the real world, such...
2024-03-1927 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques115. Rethinks: How We Set and Achieve GoalsWhy do we do what we do? What factors drive us? And how do things like competition with others help us achieve our goals?These are the questions most interesting to Szu-chi Huang, an associate professor of marketing with a specific interest in motivation. “Competition definitely increases motivation,” says Huang. “It makes attaining the goal more valuable.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Huang and host Matt Abrahams explore the intersection of human psychology, behavior, and goal attainment — and how communication connects them all.Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart...
2023-11-1423 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford ProfessorsBreaking new ground, Think Fast, Talk Smart steps into the world of live events, bringing together an eager audience of LEAD students from Stanford University and a top-notch panel of former podcast guests: Jesper B. Sørensen, Sarah Soule, Jonathan Levav,and Szu-chi Huang. Topics include crafting strategy for successful leadership and tips on how to effectively lead a hybrid team.This episode also features an interactive audience segment, where various participants of the Stanford LEAD program answer the three questions traditionally posed to guests.Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk S...
2023-06-1331 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques59. From Dreaming to Doing: How We Set and Achieve GoalsWhy do we do what we do? What factors drive us? And how do things like competition with others help us achieve our goals?These are the questions most interesting to Szu-chi Huang, an associate professor of marketing with a specific interest in motivation. “Competition definitely increases motivation,” says Huang. “It makes attaining the goal more valuable.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Huang and host Matt Abrahams explore the intersection of human psychology, behavior, and goal attainment—and how communication connects them all.Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart...
2022-05-2422 min
New Business + Retail InsightsNBRI Episode 20: Szu-chi HuangSzu-chi Huang is Associate Professor of Marketing at Stanford University.Huang's research focuses on consumer motivation. Her work in this area has been programmatic, documenting how consumers have different concerns in different stages of goal pursuit, and thus derive motivation in very distinct ways.
2021-08-3036 min
Study BuddiesPassing Notes: Feeling Old and Giving Gold?!Can we use babies with clipboards to the soundtrack of Sarah McLachlan solve the climate crisis? Maybe! Sit yourself down as we spill some tea from this week's thinkpot on feeling old and contributing to the greater good. From rickety knees to little babies - we share some things that might cause us to feel "subjectively old." We're lucky again to be joined by study author, Jen H. Park, who wonders how we can use this information to promote individual adherence to safety measures that support the greater good amid a pandemic. Listen in as we find out how...
2021-02-0926 minStudy BuddiesFeeling old and giving gold?!Aging- everyone does it, whether we like it or not! But how does feeling older influence how we contribute to the greater good? This week, we take a look at a study that investigates how our subjective age (or the age you feel you are) affects our willingness to give back. Join us as we dive into the ins and outs of a study that looks at why oldies can create goodies for the world, and chat with Jen H. Park, the author of the study, to gain more insight on this research. The 2020 study from the Jou...
2021-02-0231 min
Stanford GSBGoal Setting with Szu-Chi HuangHow do you follow through with a goal when you're mid way there and motivation waivers? How can wellness trackers help you achieve your goals? Stanford professor Szu-Chi Huang and Stanford Insights sit down to talk about her research on goal setting.
2017-03-1614 min
View From The TopGoal Setting with Szu-Chi HuangHow do you follow through with a goal when you're mid way there and motivation waivers? How can wellness trackers help you achieve your goals? Stanford professor Szu-Chi Huang and Stanford Insights sit down to talk about her research on goal setting.
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2017-03-1614 min