Learn Leadership Skills for Business and Beyond with Dr. Michael Roberto

Thank you to everyone who participated in the live chat with Dr. Michael Roberto on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Professor Roberto truly enjoyed the chance to connect with his fans and students. In case you didn’t get a chance to participate, we’ve posted the live chat for anyone to read. Thanks again!

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Good evening and thank you all for joining us tonight as we discuss critical decision making, leadership and strategy with Dr. Michael A. Roberto. At this point, our chat is now open and you may begin sending your questions to Dr. Roberto by clicking on the Submit a Question link.

by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:00:30 PM

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Hi everyone! I’m very glad to be with you today. I look forward to answering your questions about my courses, research, university teaching, and any other topics in which you may be interested.

by Michael Roberto 8/26/2015 11:00:53 PM

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Hello Michael you are my favorite lecturer of course I have all you classes with Great Courses. My question is how can I be a right leader of an multicultural Nonprofit working with United States and African staff? I am trying to use servant leadership however it appeared that I am maybe too emotional, sensitive and can lost my confidence. what is your advise for me?
Best regards,
Valerie

by Valerie Flore Mbaipor 8/26/2015 11:01:16 PM

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do we need an account or something or just connecting via the great courses

by chaker Algeria 8/26/2015 11:02:51 PM

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Do you think that Donald Trump can be an effective President if he gets elected?

by Jay 8/26/2015 11:03:24 PM

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hello Dr Roberto
it is a pleasure and a great opportunity to be talking with you, actually i have 2 questions:
i am a DD and a university teacher, also i m studying psychology (Human Resources) ; i want to start my own business as a professional speaker and trainer, every body believes in my potential but i m too careful and can't make decision and do it .. how can i be sure that my business can be a success and how to get started with confidence.???
2/ which of your 3 courses you think could be a great help for me ???
Thank you so much wish you can respond to my questions... thanks in advance.

by Chaker Algeria 8/26/2015 11:04:57 PM

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From Dr. Roberto's course, Transformational Leadership: How Leaders Change Teams, Companies, and Organizations

by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:07:23 PM

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Hi Dr. Roberto-- What is most exciting to you about business strategy?

by Julie 8/26/2015 11:08:29 PM

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well this is a great news; Dr A Roberto had a great reputation and teaching skills in both buiseness and leadership ; c ant wait to connect

by Dr Chaker 8/26/2015 11:08:47 PM

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Dr. Roberto visiting Monticello with many other Great Courses professors at the Professor Summit
Enjoying dinner and intellectual conversation at the summit
Dr. Roberto moderated the engaging discussion on Lifelong Learning Outreach
Facilitating the panel discussion on Lifelong Learning

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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:10:06 PM

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Glad to be a part of this experience.

by Susan 8/26/2015 11:10:23 PM

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Michael- if you had to choose one business book on leadership what would that be? Why? Thank you, Ken

by Ken 8/26/2015 11:11:33 PM

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Mr Roberto, I just wanted to thank you for your work with the Great Courses. You are a truly great teacher of strategy. I recommend all of your courses and books to anyone that will listen. "Know What You Don't Know" is a fantastic read. Thank you again for your work.

by David 8/26/2015 11:12:24 PM

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Art of Critical Decision Making | WHAT IS INTUITION | The Great Courses
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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:15:35 PM

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Dr Roberto: How do you feel about entrepreneurship for young new business professionals vs working for established corporations to get started? Not necessarily talking about launching the next huge tech start-up here, but applying one's MBA to starting a business right out of school versus taking up with a larger, established company to start. Thank you again for your time.

by David 8/26/2015 11:15:50 PM

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Michael, I have truly enjoyed your Great Courses. So enjoyable during a long drive instead of listening to talk radio.

by Greg 8/26/2015 11:17:08 PM

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Hi Professor- I just recently was promoted into a new position with two people that report to me. What is the most important quality a good manager can exude?

by Liz Brown 8/26/2015 11:18:34 PM

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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:19:25 PM

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What is your favorite/most useful decision making technique?

by Sarah 8/26/2015 11:19:55 PM

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hello dr Roberto in starting a new business, is it better to risk all your money and all in, or play it safe and see the results and deciding after.
thanks and great to talk to you

by Imen 8/26/2015 11:21:08 PM

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From Dr. Roberto's course, Art of Critical Decision Making
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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:22:39 PM

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There are so many pitfalls in business. What do you find to be the most detrimental mistake management commonly makes?

by Julie 8/26/2015 11:23:05 PM

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Who was your most enjoyable consulting job and what made it a good experience?

by Hillary 8/26/2015 11:24:37 PM

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Dr. Roberto debriefing Japanese executives on Decision-making exercises at the Nomura School of Advanced Management in Tokyo this summer
Dr. Roberto teaching his Mount Everest case study to students in Japan
Dr. Roberto with Japanese executives who participated in group Decision-making exercises

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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:26:11 PM

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How do businesses adapt their strategy in such an unstable market?

by Sarah 8/26/2015 11:26:33 PM

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Dr Roberto,

Many Americans, including yourself apparently, are dissatisfied with the "business acumen" of our national leaders. As a professor of business, what aspects of business and economics do you think politicians, and the people that cost for them, least understand? Further, what one TGC course would you make required viewing upon taking office?

by Joe 8/26/2015 11:28:25 PM

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hello Dr Roberto....
Is there realy something called an academic brain and a business one, and those who study a lot can't make business works cause they know too much and can t decide
thanks a lot.........

by ahmed edited by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:31:43 PM

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Critical Business Skills for Success | START UP ACCELERATORS | The Great Courses
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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:32:42 PM

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What's the best way to motivate and encourage your employees? How do I avoid using traditional "I'm the boss, you do what I say" logic?

by Saul 8/26/2015 11:35:04 PM

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Hi Dr. Roberto. The term 'group think' can often be viewed as a buzzword. What do you think is the most effective form of group think? Thanks for your time and courses!

by Hank Hill 8/26/2015 11:36:31 PM

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From Dr. Roberto's course, Transformational Leadership: How Leaders Change Teams, Companies, and Organizations

by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:38:00 PM

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How does intuition influence your business decisions? Has your gut feeling always been a saving grace? Thanks so much!

by Caitlyn MacNamara 8/26/2015 11:39:34 PM

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Hi ya Professor- How come it's difficult for some leaders to make a decision, and stick to it? Why do some people flipflop on important decisions, regardless of their positions of power?

by Stephanie Tonnon 8/26/2015 11:42:13 PM

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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:43:49 PM

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Dr. Roberto teaching his Business students at Bryant University
Dr. Roberto being interviewed by Dr. Allitt for Art of Teaching
Dr. Roberto shares his approach to teaching
Recording 30 seconds of quiet "room tone" for the audio edit

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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:45:21 PM

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hey ...
in a new business which is more easy to look for new costumers or to try to seduce those of the competitive market or both.... thanks DR

by hichem 8/26/2015 11:45:41 PM

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hello DR .. love you by the way...
well, in choosing the business location , is it better to look for the "more clients" place or the quality of the product brings the clients. and a little advice for thr underdogs businessman....
thanks

by amin 8/26/2015 11:48:04 PM

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What's more successful: vertical or horizontal integration? And are some particular fields better off with one than the other?

by Sandra 8/26/2015 11:51:06 PM

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Transformational Leadership | Characteristics of Great Leaders | The Great Courses
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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:51:52 PM

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Hello Dr baught your know wt you don t know book, just starting, great by the way... is there a good book for the startup entrepreneur.. thanks

by AVAn 8/26/2015 11:56:10 PM

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Dr. Roberto's courses are on sale now, please visit his Professor page to learn more.

by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:56:33 PM

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Dr. Roberto brought a group of students from Bryant University to The Great Courses for a taping
Visiting labor advisers to President Obama with his Business students
Visiting the Capitol after a tour of the House of Representatives chamber with his Business students

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by The Great Courses 8/26/2015 11:57:42 PM

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Hello Dr. Roberto! Thanks for the courses you've made with The Great Courses. I have found them very helpful in my own business experiences. I was curious what your thoughts were about the consistent decline in McDonalds profits. It's surprising to me to see such a giant in the fast food industry fall steadily.

by Jane 8/26/2015 11:58:06 PM

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Thank you so much for joining us this evening. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Roberto for taking the time and providing us with such insightful answers to your questions. We would love your feedback on tonight's chat. We hope you will join us for future chats with our Great Courses instructors.

by The Great Courses 8/27/2015 12:01:00 AM

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Thanks for a terrific dialogue. You posed a series of interesting questions. I hope that you have enjoyed the conversation as much as I have. Thank you for engaging in lifelong learning through my Great Courses. You can continue to follow my work by following me on twitter: @michaelaroberto or by reading my blog:
Professor Michael Roberto's Blog

by Michael Roberto 8/27/2015 12:01:40 AM

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