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Say no, like a pro

Mar, 2025 | Video

Sometimes, saying “no” to a boss or client is unavoidable — but it doesn’t have to feel like a career risk. The latest Manage This! unpacks the art of turning down requests with confidence, clarity and tact.

The illusion of autonomy: When 'control' creates more stress

Mar, 2025 | Podcast

In management theory, autonomy and control have been hailed as buffers to stress. Professor Jia Lin Xie joined the Executive Summary podcast to explain why, sometimes, control is bad for our wellbeing.

Get into the right gear: How to train your brain for efficiency

Mar, 2025 | Article

Urgency and speed are the antithesis to accuracy. So in this frenetic workplace culture, how can we all shift gears and take a pause, and how does this help make us more efficient?

Leading bigger: Inclusion, flexibility and the future of work

Mar, 2025 | Podcast

Leaders looking to maximize growth need to widen their definitions of inclusion. Anne Chow joined the latest episode of Visiting Experts to explain how.

How to thrive, even when you hate your boss

Feb, 2025 | Video

What can you do when your working style clashes with your manager's? Associate professor Maja Djikic offers tips on how to improve the relationship, and when to accept things just won't change.

How to lead in an age of outrage

Jan, 2025 | Podcast

Is there a blueprint for leaders on navigating the polarized, dare we say angry world? Yes, and Oxford's Karthik Ramanna joined the latest episode of Rotman Visiting Experts to explain how.

Mentor not working out? Here's how to pivot...respectfully

Jan, 2025 | Article

It can be awkward when a mentor/mentee relationship flails. But your time — and theirs — is still valuable. Here are four tips to repair, or disengage, from the relationship.

The dos and don'ts of being a good mentor

Jan, 2025 | Article

There's an art to mentorship, and not everyone can or should be put in the role. But if you've been asked (or have offered) to mentor someone, here are some practical tips for setting your mentee up for success.