E39: Simplifying the Paradoxes of Leadership with Dave Ulrich

“Leadership is not about you. It's about how people interpret what you do. It's what somebody gets. Leaders have a job of inspiring and helping the next generation of leadership”
In this episode, I talk to the legendary Dave Ulrich. Dave is a well-known, highly acclaimed speaker, author, and professor. Dave has been ranked as the #1 management guru by Business Week and has a passion for ideas with impact. His bestselling books and popular speeches have helped shape the corporate agenda, and his work has completely revolutionized the way human resources is practiced and viewed in companies today.
You’ll hear Dave offer his savvy, no-nonsense, and practical thoughts about the multiple paradoxes leaders face and how to resolve them. We talk about the balance between task and relationship and how great leaders spend their time and energy. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of others, forming strong bonds and relationships, and co-creating a sustainable business with others. While complexity and uncertainty are givens, human connection and our guiding principles provide a simplifying compass to help us navigate the way forward.
In this episode:

The human aspect of leadership
Judging people by more than just their behavior. What is their intent?
Providing value through giving people what they need, not what we know
Being a leader does not mean knowing everything
The importance of co-creation in leadership
Navigating complexity and uncertainty
Keeping it simple is an art

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Dave Ulrich 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 edited Human Resource Management (1990-99), served on the editorial board of 4 other journals and the Board of Directors for Herman Miller, coached successful business leaders, and is a Distinguished Fellow in the National Academy of Human Resources. He is known for turning complex ideas into simple solutions and creating real value.

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Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.
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