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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.

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?

Amid rapid workplace transformation, resilience is a crucial skill for navigating the uncertainties of modern work. So how can you instill the skill in your team...and yourself? Professor Julie McCarthy joined the Executive Summary podcast to explore how.

While money certainly buys happiness, as you climb higher up the economic ladder, you're less likely to derive pleasure from meaningful experiences.

Is stress always bad or can it be used to further your personal development and happiness? New research suggests there's a way to make it work for you.

To create a healthier work environment, managers need to understand the signs of perfectionism in their employees — and themselves.

Unprocessed feelings never go away, and they can even harm your career. Associate professor Maja Djikic joined the Executive Summary to talk about how everyone can foster this crucial skillset.

Can you just pay people to change? Why are new year's resolutions so hard? And is a carrot better than a stick? Professor Dilip Soman answers your questions in our new video series, Rotman Office Hours.