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Understanding Agentic & Communal Leadership Traits

Hayden Woodley explores how our perceptions of leadership and followership are shaped by societal norms, challenging the traditional belief that leaders must primarily exhibit assertive, agentic traits.

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Window of Tolerance: The Navigating Disruption Podcast

Raheena Lalani Dayha discusses the Window of Tolerance framework, how it helps individuals understand emotional regulation under stress, and practical advice for managing personal and team dynamics in high-pressure situations.

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Cross-cultural Communication Skills for Global Business

Discover how to manage diverse teams across borders, build an organizational culture that embraces diversity, and leverage inclusive leadership strategies to foster collaboration in this engaging conversation filled with practical advice for leaders operating in an interconnected world.

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From Passion to Profit: Mastering Business Development as a Coach

Transforming your passion for helping people into a sustainable, profitable coaching business requires more than just expertise. It takes strategic thinking and deliberate business development action.

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What Challenges do Organizations Face in Complex Systemic Decision-Making?

Laurel Austin, an Adjunct Research Professor in Management Science at Ivey Business School, dives into the fascinating world of behavioural decision science. Through her work, she reveals how people perceive risk and how the way information is framed can influence choices.

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The Role of AI in Shaping a Sustainable Future

Bissan Ghaddar, Associate Professor of Management Science and Sustainability at Ivey Business School, explores how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence can drive innovation, improve ESG performance, and help organizations harmonize financial, societal, and environmental goals in an evolving marketplace.

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Ethical and Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI: The Frontier of Research and Practice

Ivey's Dean Dr. Julian Birkinshaw leads a discussion on the implications of AI for organizations, from strategy to ethics.

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Gen AI Goes to School: The Navigating Disruption Podcast

Shakeel sits down with Brett Walker, a high school English teacher who has embraced AI as a transformative tool for education. Brett shares his journey from the classroom to a new role in his school district’s education technology initiatives, exploring how AI can enhance teaching and learning while addressing the challenges of getting educators to adopt this technology.

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Challenging the Agri-Food Paradigm: Voices of the Farmer

Three Canadian farmers share their journeys of transitioning to regenerative agriculture. They delve into the motivations behind their shifts, the challenges and opportunities encountered, and the pivotal role of sustainable practices in enhancing ecosystems and soil health.

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The Entrepreneur Inside: The Navigating Disruption Podcast

Shakeel and Jason MacDonnell (MBA ’00), Acting CEO and President of TELUS Digital Customer Experience, to explore Jason’s journey from navigating the tech bubble burst to leading a digital transformation at one of Canada’s largest companies, sharing insights on balancing the entrepreneurial mindset within a large organization and the importance of diversity and authenticity in driving innovation.

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Gender & Family Dynamics in Leadership

"We all have the same 24 hours a day" is frequently used in motivational rhetoric when it comes to work ethic and career success, but fails to account for disparities in how aspects of identity impact how people behave societally.

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Leadership on the Menu: The Navigating Disruption Podcast

Shakeel Bharmal sits down with Mohamed (Mo) Jessa, President Emeritus and Corporate Director of Earls, an iconic Canadian restaurant brand who shares his journey from an entry-level kitchen position to leading the company's expansion across Canada and into the US and how his passion for learning and teaching shaped his leadership style.

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