Rotman Visiting Experts
by Rotman School of Management
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Can liberal democracy be saved? Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu weighs…
Can liberal democracy be saved? Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu weighs…
About this podcast
Big ideas. Bold conversations. Hosted by Brett Hendrie, this monthly podcast takes you behind the scenes of Rotman’s acclaimed Speaker Series to explore transformative ideas about business and society. Each episode features global thinkers, bold business leaders and influential scholars sharing insights on how we work, lead and live in a rapidly changing world. From leadership in uncertain times to failing smarter, you’ll get sharp, practical takeaways and fresh perspectives you can apply right away — no MBA required.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 26 episodes
- Can liberal democracy be saved? Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu weighs in · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 9Liberal democracy is facing a crisis. But can it be fixed? Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu joins the latest episode of Rotman’s Visiting Experts to break down how rising…
- Digital dialogue: How AI is reshaping the way we think · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 8AI isn’t just a productivity tool — it’s changing how knowledge itself is created. Author Paolo Granata joins the latest episode of Rotman’s Visiting Experts podcast to explain…
- Behind the Leadership Blockers: What's Really Holding You Back · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 7Are you carrying certain beliefs that might limit your ability to lead? Leadership coach Muriel Wilkins explores how hidden beliefs — like “I need to be involved in everything”…
- Terry O'Reilly on what mavericks and outcasts can teach leaders about innovation · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 4What does it mean to go against the grain? To be a trailblazer or a maverick? To break the rules? We often celebrate mavericks in the business world for their success, but rarely…
- The value in what 'everyone knows': The invisible force behind communication and influence · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 3What we know matters. But what we know others know can make or break a deal. Professor Steven Pinker joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about common knowledge — what everyone knows…
- Gut instinct: How to actually master your intuition · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 2We’ve all been told to “trust our gut.” But how do you know when intuition is steering you right — or leading you astray? In this episode, host Brett Hendrie explores the science…
- Finite humans: How to do more by accepting your limits · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 1In a world that never stops asking for more, how can we focus on what truly matters? In the season premiere of Visiting Experts, Brett Hendrie sits down with Oliver Burkeman…
- Rotman Visiting Experts launches September 30 · 2 min · Season 4Big ideas. Bold conversations. Rotman Visiting Experts returns September 30. Join host Brett Hendrie as he chats with the influential thinkers and leaders featured in our…
- The psychology of data: The hidden messages in your digital footprint · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 18Every search, like, and click leaves a trace — but what do these digital breadcrumbs really say about you? Author and professor Sandra Matz joined host Brett Hendrie to explore…
- Leading bigger: Inclusion, flexibility and the future of work · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 17Is inclusion the secret to high-performing teams? In this episode of Rotman Visiting Experts, Brett Hendrie sits down with Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business and author of…
- How to lead in a time of outrage · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 16The world feels more divided than ever, with anger permeating every level of society. For leaders, this creates challenges that range from difficult to seemingly impossible. How…
- Rewriting the story: Malcolm Gladwell on stories, micro-targeting and the epidemics shaping our world · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 15How do small, targeted actions create massive ripple effects in business and society? Malcolm Gladwell joined host Brett Hendrie to discuss his latest book, Revenge of the…
- Cutting through the noise: How to make better decisions · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 14The world is a noisy place, and we often listen to the wrong information, leading to poor or conflicted choices. Can we learn to make more informed, wiser decisions? Nuala Walsh…
- Master the art of judging people: A guide for better interviews and more · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 13On the latest season of Visiting Experts, author Richard Davis joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about his new book Good Judgement. Richard offers leaders a framework for how to…
- The problem with perfect: When chasing perfection is bad for your career · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 12There's nothing wrong with having high standards. But when does chasing perfection start to damage your mental health and career? Thomas Curran joined host Brett Hendrie to talk…
- What not to do when you buy a company: Lessons from Twitter · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 11What can we learn from Elon Musk, his takeover of Twitter and its downward spiral? Author Ben Mezrich joined host Brett Hendrie to talk about the new book Breaking Twitter: Elon…
- Fail smarter: What the research tells us about failure and growth · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 10Can you get better at failure? Amy Edmondson joined Rotman Visiting Experts to explore the good kind of failures, the kind we need to avoid, and what we can learn from it all.
- Saying 'no' is a superpower; here's how to hone that talent · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 9Vanessa Patrick joined host Brett Hendrie to talk about how we can hone our skills when it comes to saying "no," how we can reject requests more scientifically, and why we all…
- Bob Joseph unpacks the legacy of the Indian Act · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 8Nearly 150 years old, the Indian Act continues to shape relations with Indigenous People across Canada. As communities, businesses, institutions and individuals begin or continue…
- Michael Bungay Stanier on how to work with almost anyone · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 7You can improve almost any working relationship...really! It just takes time, effort and some good conversations. Michael Bungay Stanier joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about…
