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 — no MBA required.
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May 30, 2023 • 37min
Kelly Richmond Pope's lesson from the pervasive world of fraud
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.
Apr 25, 2023 • 26min
David McRaney on the science of persuasion
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.
Mar 28, 2023 • 34min
David Sax on the benefits of limiting technology
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.
Feb 28, 2023 • 29min
Dr. Tina Opie on sisterhood at work
Despite record gains in female representation in the C-suite, women make up less than 9 per cent of Fortune 500 CEOs. Women of colour make up less than half a per cent. When it comes to true gender and racio-ethnic representation, the business world still has a long way to go. Dr. Tina Opie joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about her new book Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work, exploring how we can dig deeper and bridge with our sisters to find real change.
Jan 25, 2023 • 30min
Cassie Holmes
The economy, health care, the environment — there are so many important issues to focus on. But are we paying enough attention to that fundamental question: Are we happy? Professor Cassie Holmes joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about how we can re-prioritize our schedules to make time for happiness.
