Women at the Forefront: Shaping the Future of Business
Explore fresh ideas from faculty, alumni, and industry experts at Smith School of Business. Gain new perspectives shaped by evidence-based research and real-world experience across the fields of leadership, entrepreneurship, fintech, business strategy and marketing.
It’s Time to Mom-Proof Our Workplaces
It’s no secret that mothers often struggle to reconcile their personal and professional obligations. In this essay, Erica Pimentel, assistant professor of finance, explores how sensitive workplace practices can ease the burden of “everwork”.
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Understanding the Power of Nudging
What is nudging? Nicole Robitaille, associate professor of marketing, explains that nudging is a strategic application of behavioural science that guides people to make decisions that are in their best interests. “It’s a toolkit,” she says.
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Why Emotional Intelligence Has Never Mattered More
In the age of big data and bigger uncertainty, leaders must see the ability to recognize, understand and regulate emotions as a core competency. Resilience expert Lobna Chérif explains why emotional intelligence is quickly becoming the most important skill a leader can have.
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Let's Redefine the Confident Leader
Arrogance is so passé. There are better ways to demonstrate competence and capability at work. Two leadership coaches and Smith alumnae—Adea Cocoli and Sophie Turner—update the definition of what it means to be a confident leader at work.
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The Business of Family
Family businesses constitute 63 per cent of Canada’s private sector enterprises and contribute half of the country’s GDP and employment. In this interview, Sarah Burrows, assistant professor of entrepreneurship, breaks down the unique challenges facing family businesses.
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What Happens When People Feel Confident About Money
How do people gain confidence in managing their money, and why does it matter? Smith School of Business alumna Eva Wong, CEO of Borrowell, dives into the fintech revolution and current social trends that are empowering consumers to shift their money mindset.
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