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Jan 28, 2025 • 24min

How to lead in a time of outrage

Karthik Ramanna, a Professor at the University of Oxford and author of "The Age of Outrage," dives deep into leading amidst societal division and anger. He discusses the unique characteristics of today's 'age of outrage,' highlighting the challenges of distrust and fear. Ramanna emphasizes the virtue of temperance in leadership, promoting dialogue and inclusivity. He shares insights from IKEA's moral struggles in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the complexities of maintaining integrity in global markets. Practical frameworks for navigating these turbulent times are also presented.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 23min

Rewriting the story: Malcolm Gladwell on stories, micro-targeting and the epidemics shaping our world

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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Nov 26, 2024 • 21min

Cutting through the noise: How to make better decisions

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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Oct 29, 2024 • 19min

Master the art of judging people: A guide for better interviews and more

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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Feb 27, 2024 • 29min

The problem with perfect: When chasing perfection is bad for your career

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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Jan 30, 2024 • 27min

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

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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Jan 3, 2024 • 28min

Fail smarter: What the research tells us about failure and growth

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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Nov 21, 2023 • 34min

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

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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Oct 24, 2023 • 28min

Bob Joseph unpacks the legacy of the Indian Act

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 businesses and individuals play in dismantling its harmful legacy. 
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Sep 26, 2023 • 28min

Michael Bungay Stanier on how to work with almost anyone

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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