Leading in a World of Unpredictable Disruption with Dave Ulrich

Join 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson and our guest Dave Ulrich as they talk about leading through disruption and crisis. They start off by discussing the attributes of good and great leadership. They talk about how leaders need to be aware of mental health challenges employees face and how those challenges influence the employee experience. They conclude the interview with a discussion about leading in crisis situations and Dave shares a model leaders can use to navigate any disruptive event.

Dave Ulrich has been called the “father of modern HR.” He is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at the RBL Group - a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. He has published over 200 articles and book chapters and over 30 books. With colleagues, he has also articulated the basics of effective leadership (Leadership Code and Results Based Leadership), connected leadership with customers (Leadership Brand), shown how leadership delivers market value (Why the Bottom Line Isn’t), shapes investor expectations with an ability to measure leadership (Leadership Capital Index), and synthesized ways to ensure that leadership aspirations turn into actions (Leadership Sustainability).