Nancy Rothbard, deputy dean and professor of management at the Wharton School, joins the show to examine how leaders respond to intensifying workplace disruption. The conversation covers decision bottlenecks, delegation, emotional regulation, and sustaining performance under pressure. Rothbard also discusses Wharton’s Owner/President/CEO Program, which helps executives strengthen strategy and succession planning. Learn more at: whartonopc.com
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The Business Impact of Leadership Under Pressure
Nancy Rothbard, deputy dean and professor of management at Wharton, analyzes how leaders manage disruption, delegate authority, and build organizational capacity.
March 20, 2026
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