Rotman Visiting Experts

AI 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 why the real question isn’t whether AI can think, but rather, how it’s transforming human thinking. Show Notes  [00:00] Brett Hendrie asks what AI is doing to the way we think  [1:40] Meet Paolo Grenata, Author of Generativ...

Are 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” or “I can’t make a mistake” — quietly limit leadership potential. She shares a practical three-step framework to help uncover, unpack and reframe these thoughts.  Show Notes  [00:00] Brett Hendrie on hidden beliefs  [1:12]...

What 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 acknowledge the tumultuous — and sometimes despondent — path they face when defying convention.  On the latest episode of Visiting Experts, Terry O’Reilly joins host Brett Hendrie to discuss his new book and explore how...

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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?  Th...

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 sh...

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 Polarizi...

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! Three takeaways Epidemics,...

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! Three takeaways Poor decision-maki...

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! Three takeaways When faced with a decision about a person - say you're selecting so...

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.   

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 th...

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.

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. 

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 Thing...

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 Rac...

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.