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Improvisation or the art form called improv may call to mind comedy shows but it is now also a serious business tool. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

But some just don’t know it yet says Nitin Rakesh CEO of Bangalore India-based IT firm Mphasis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Economists affect public policy. But strict focus on numbers means they miss key insights say the authors of a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Congress is facing a looming deadline to hammer out federal spending for fiscal 2018. But the negotiations face a major sticking point – whether to raise the debt ceiling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the Venezuelan political and economic crisis deepens following suspect elections a group of experts discuss potential ways out of the morass. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruth Shaber founder of Tara Health Foundation discusses how her organization aims to improve the health and well-being of women and girls through the creative use of philanthropic capital. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many of the greatest sports teams of all time have been quietly led by humble captains who bring a special element to the team’s dynamics according to author Sam Walker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What you – and your neighbors – tweet can tell researchers a lot about the well-being of your community – and that in turn can help shape decisions made by businesses and policymakers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Top corporate executives who commit crimes are often not prosecuted. Journalist Jesse Eisinger explains why in his new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Consumer debt is increasing surpassing the levels it reached at the height of the credit bubble. But what consumers are spending money on is very different a new study shows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When in a mess apologize from your heart -- and quickly -- or else risk losing your reputation warns former Medtronic CEO Arthur D. Collins Jr. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite a tarnished reputation finance has positive life lessons to offer says a Harvard professor of business and law in a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two experts find an informed debate sorely lacking in the Republican health care policy overhaul. What can help to move things ahead? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Durreen Shahnaz founder of Impact Investment Exchange discusses impact investing and the recent $8 million Women’s Livelihood Bond that is meant to help more than 385 000 women in Southeast Asia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A deep distrust of government and media among some groups has created a chasm in American society. A new book explains why the gap is so wide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many health insurance plans deny life-saving treatments -- such as those from National Cancer Institute-designated sites. But most consumers don’t realize it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics considers whether the U.S. stock markets are topping out and why a correction is likely before long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The freeze and likely elimination of the International Entrepreneur Rule could bring more harm than good in investments and jobs say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research examines the long-term impact of playing high school or college football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are the best days for U.S. economic growth long gone? Or do they still lie ahead? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.