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Rotman Visiting Experts

Rotman School of Management

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

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00:23:13

The value in what 'everyone knows': The invisible...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/11/25

What 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 that everyone knows, why it’s crucial to business and negotiation, and how shared understanding helps people get work done.Show notes:[0:00] Brett Hendrie on moments of shared understanding[0:58] Meet Harvard professor Steven Pinker, who joins the episode to talk about his new book When Everyone Knows That Everyone

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00:24:48

Gut instinct: How to actually master your intuition

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/10/28

We’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 and strategy behind gut feelings with Laura Huang, professor of management and organizational development at Northeastern University. She explains why our gut is always right, how we can train ourselves to listen to what it’s telling us, and how to turn that intuiting process into a real decision-making tool — not just a

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00:23:48

Finite humans: How to do more by accepting your limits

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/09/30

In 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, author of Meditations for Mortals and 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, to explore the power of accepting our limits.Oliver shares insights on why striving for perfection can hold us back, how embracing imperfection can unlock ambition, and why small, deliberate actions often lead to the biggest impact. From navigating

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00:01:30

Rotman Visiting Experts launches September 30

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/09/16

Big 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 acclaimed speakers series. This season, learn how to embrace imperfectionism, master your intuition and lead like a maverick. Season 4 launches September 30 — follow now so you don't miss an episode.

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00:24:43

The psychology of data: The hidden messages in your...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/03/25

Every 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 the psychology of data and how businesses use this information to build detailed profiles, predicting everything from your personality to your spending habits. How much do they really know, and what can you do about it?

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00:24:10

Leading bigger: Inclusion, flexibility and the future...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/02/25

Is 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 Lead Bigger, to explore why true inclusion goes beyond DEI—and why leaders who embrace it outperform those who don’t. From creating psychologically safe workplaces to rethinking flexibility and performance metrics, Chow shares practical insights on how leaders can cultivate cultures where employees—and businesses—thrive.

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00:23:35

How to lead in a time of outrage

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/01/28

The 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 can they manage anger among employees, stakeholders, and external pressures? In the latest episode of Rotman Visiting Experts, Professor Karthik Ramanna discusses his new book, The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarizing World, and shares a practical framework for navigating these turbulent times.

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00:23:25

Rewriting the story: Malcolm Gladwell on stories,...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2025/01/02

How 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 Tipping Point, unpacking the hidden forces behind epidemics, the power of overlooked metrics, and the stories that shape our world.Head over to our YouTube channel to watch this conversation as well!

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00:20:51

Cutting through the noise: How to make better decisions

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2024/11/26

The 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 joined Visiting Experts host Brett Hendrie to explain how and talk about her new book Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World...it's worth tuning into to the conversation!

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00:19:02

Master the art of judging people: A guide for better...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2024/10/29

On 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 judge people more effectively and breaks down why we should discount emotional intelligence in favour of personality. Give it a listen now!

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00:29:17

The problem with perfect: When chasing perfection is...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2024/02/27

There'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 about his new book The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. They explore how to identify perfectionist tendencies, the danger in increased social pressure to be perfect, and how to break the habit.

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00:27:28

What not to do when you buy a company: Lessons from...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2024/01/30

What 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 Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History; exploring what businesses - and CEOs - can take away from the ordeal to avoid the same fate. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand how the whims of a single individual can derail even the most powerful of organizations.

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00:27:40

Fail smarter: What the research tells us about...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2024/01/03

Can 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.

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00:34:00

Saying 'no' is a superpower; here's how to hone that...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2023/11/21

Vanessa 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 benefit when we learn the art of refusal.

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00:27:39

Bob Joseph unpacks the legacy of the Indian Act

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2023/10/24

Nearly 150 years old, the Indian Act continues to shape relations with Indigenous People across Canada. As communities, businesses, institutions and individuals begin or continue their paths of reconciliation, it's important to critically evaluate the role the legislation has played in getting us to where we are today. Bob Joseph, founder of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc and author of 21 Things You Didn't Know About the Indian Act joined us to talk about the lasting impact its had, and the role

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00:27:55

Michael Bungay Stanier on how to work with almost anyone

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2023/09/26

You 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 how to approach a sometimes difficult question: Can our working relationship be better? It's a must listen for anyone looking to create a better connection with, well, anyone.

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00:29:56

Rose Patten explores intentional leadership

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2023/06/27

Rose Patten brings her decades of expertise on leadership to the Rotman Visiting Experts studio, exploring the eight key competencies leaders of tomorrow need today, and how we can all be more intentional in our leadership styles.

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00:36:38

Kelly Richmond Pope's lesson from the pervasive world...

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2023/05/30

Fraud may seem pervasive, but that doesn't mean we need to fall victim to it. Kelly Richmond Pope joins Rotman Visiting Experts to explore what we can learn from fraudsters and their victims, and what steps individuals and organizations can take now to avoid become victims ourselves.

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00:25:38

David McRaney on the science of persuasion

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2023/04/25

The world feels more divided than ever. Left versus right. Anti-vaxxer versus doctors. Marvel versus DC. But can you change someone's mind and bring them over to your side? Author and journalist David McRaney joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about why we dig into our beliefs and how, with the right approach, we can actually change people's minds, including our own.

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00:33:55

David Sax on the benefits of limiting technology

Rotman Visiting Experts ·

2023/03/28

From shopping to work to education ⁠— what do we lose when digital takes over all aspects of our lives? Author David Sax joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about the myth of a digital utopia, how the pandemic helps us understand the limits of technology, and how we can all add a bit more analog back into our daily routines.

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