Rotman Visiting Experts

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The value in what 'everyone knows': The invisible force behind communication and influence

The value in what 'everyone knows': The invisible force behind communication and influence25 Nov 202523 min

What we know matters. But what we know others know can make or break a deal. Professor Steven Pinker joins host Brett Hendrie to talk about common knowledge — what everyone knows that everyone knows, why it’s crucial to business and negotiation, and how shared understanding helps people get work done.