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Rotman livestreams to look forward to in early 2021

December 11, 2020

Get 2021 off to a productive start with Rotman Strategic Events. In early 2021, learn about how to transform the way you network, the inside story of Instagram, becoming a peak performer, building a productive work life and the art of rethinking.

For a complete list of upcoming events, see our events page.

Check out these exciting Rotman livestreams:

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Livestream: Marissa King on "Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection"

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Yale professor Marissa King’s new book, Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection (Dutton, January 5, 2021), will utterly transform the way you think about networking. In her book and in this livestream, King will explain how understanding the contours of your social network can dramatically enhance personal relationships, work life and even your global impact.

Following the livestream, hardcover copies of Social Chemistry will be shipped to paid registrants.


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Livestream: Sarah Frier on "No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram"

Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

In No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram (Simon & Schuster, 2020), award-winning reporter Sarah Frier reveals the never-before-told story of how Instagram became the most culturally defining app of the decade. Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger stayed on with the company after Facebook purchased the app for a historic $1 billion. Just as Instagram was about to reach a billion users, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (who was once supportive of the founders’ autonomy) began to feel threatened. Frier explores what happened next.

Following the livestream, hardcover copies of No Filter will be shipped to paid registrants.


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Livestream: Bill Burnett and Dave Evans on "Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work"

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

An exciting new book, Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work (Knopf, 2020), teaches readers how to create the job they want without necessarily leaving the job they already have. In this livestream, authors Bill Burnett (executive director of the Stanford Design Program) and Dave Evans (co-director of the Stanford Life Design Lab) will show you how to build a work life that is productive, engaged, meaningful and more fun.

Following the livestream, hardcover copies of Designing Your Work Life will be shipped to paid registrants.


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Livestream: Steven Kotler on "The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer"

Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of elite performers — athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more — who have changed our definition of what’s possible in his new book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer (Harper Wave, January 19, 2021). Register for this livestream to learn more about designing a blueprint for extreme performance improvement.

Following the livestream, hardcover copies of The Art of Impossible will be shipped to paid registrants.


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Livestream: Adam Grant on "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know"

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Organizational psychologist and Wharton School professor Adam Grant examines the critical art of rethinking in his new book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (Viking, February 2, 2021). Register for this livestream to learn how to question your opinions, open other people's minds, and ultimately position yourself for excellence at work and wisdom in life.

Following the livestream, hardcover copies of Think Again will be shipped to paid registrants.


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