Benjamin Kessler

How can you convince someone to give you their time or money free of charge? Focus on the head, not the heart.

In China, auto sales rose sharply when Uber came to town. That should make you re-examine received wisdom about the sharing economy.

Our fears of asking questions that feel too sensitive or personal are often overblown. When phrased in the right way, they can lead to better decisions and stronger relationships.

A Mason professor is the sole academic working with the U.S. government in an unprecedented effort to measure environmental-economic activity.

Analysts and top executives are usually not on the same page –or even reading the same book.

When next year rolls around, millions of company owners and representatives may be in for a very unpleasant surprise–unless they’re fans of time-consuming paperwork.

The inverse relationship between charity care and trustee compensation highlights curious contradictions in the management practices of some of the biggest non-profit hospitals in the U.S.

Mason research shows that hiring internal auditors, and giving them proper organizational authority, can be the first steps toward addressing the root causes of business failure.

A George Mason University professor is working on ways to measure one of the great intangibles of today’s companies: employee talent.

The moment a brand publicizes its good works, it’s at risk of seeming cynical. A Mason professor offers research-based advice on how to generate lasting brand value from sustainability.