Eric J. McNulty is the associate director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative. He is the coauthor of You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most (PublicAffairs, 2019). He writes frequently about leadership, change, and organizational culture.
All articles by Eric J. McNulty
Can you handle the truth?May 18, 2020 Three ways for leaders to stop missing essential information from across their organization.
Leading through the duration of the COVID-19 emergencyMarch 31, 2020 Keeping your organization running during a crisis, like coronavirus, that persists over months requires planning, clear communication, and empathy.
Four different ways of knowingMarch 4, 2020 Understanding the world around you can be difficult if you’re constrained by traditional thinking. New approaches to knowledge can help.
Gain trust and project order in turbulent timesDecember 16, 2019 Leaders must understand four trends, and how they interact, to navigate uncertainty.
How leaders can bridge the empathy gap in a crisisOctober 2, 2019 Executives tend to err on the side of caution, rather than compassion, when disaster strikes. Here are four ways they can do better.
Find your pillar before you pivotJuly 29, 2019 Ground yourself in your organization’s values, principles, and strategy when considering a sharp turn.
Get ready for the “you’re it” momentJune 26, 2019 Growing into a meta-leader gives you the tools to skillfully manage any situation.
Don’t be a “leader”May 10, 2019 Successful leaders must recognize that their role is much more than the endgame of a specialist. Leading requires constant learning and a balance of specialized and broad knowledge.
Draw yourself a leaderApril 5, 2019 Visual thinking can give you fresh insight into your own beliefs about leadership.
Who Are Your Company’s Keystone Employees?January 30, 2019 A framework borrowed from nature illuminates why these workers are valuable and why they should be nurtured.
How the Right Business Language Can Catalyze ChangeOctober 23, 2018 Leaders need to use great care when choosing the words that shape companies, industries, and societies. See also “Banish These Words from the Business Lexicon.”
Increasing Your Global FluencySeptember 10, 2018 For recent grads and seasoned executives alike, on-the-ground experience in foreign locales can help you bridge your global skills gap and increase your ability to innovate.
The Leadership Maker MovementJuly 23, 2018 Four ways to catalyze high achievement amid turbulence and rapid change.
Journaling Can Boost Your Leadership SkillsMay 15, 2018 Stepping away from the screen and putting pen to paper allows the brain to reflect, process, and find patterns. See also “How Journaling Can Help Leaders Achieve Their Goals.”
Three Keys for Leaders Who Want to Solve HealthcareMarch 19, 2018 The Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase announcement shows that new action is possible.
Rewards Cards Test the Limits of Customer LoyaltyJanuary 25, 2018 How I liberated myself from points and why it matters to your company.
When Should a CEO Tweet about a Controversy?January 4, 2018 Knowing when and when not to comment officially on a public issue.
How to Spark “Next-Gen” Creativity November 14, 2017 Leading for creativity isn’t about being an artistic free spirit — it’s about having the necessary skills to think in ways that get things done.
Never Let a Disaster Recovery Go to WasteSeptember 20, 2017 Rebuilding after a weather event is often harder than the initial response, and business has a big role to play.
Burn Your Rule Book and Unlock the Power of PrinciplesSeptember 13, 2017 Clear and simple shared objectives nurture employee energy, ideas, and commitment.
Putting humanity first in our organizationsAugust 10, 2017 Are we overcomplicating management and leadership and ignoring what makes us people?
How to Maximize MeetingsJuly 10, 2017 Readers share their pain — and their ideas for better meetings.
How to Lead When Global Trust Is PlummetingJune 5, 2017 With the public’s level of anxiety and distrust of executives and government officials, leaders must rethink how they relate to organizations.
How to Craft Meetings People Love (Really)May 1, 2017 These gatherings can feel like a prison sentence, unproductively ticking away time. But when infused with some essentials, they can be fruitful — and even enjoyable.
Leaders Can’t Treat Emergency Exercises Like Just Another DrillApril 5, 2017 Avoid fumbling the response to a crisis by fully participating in on-the-ground trainings.
The Power of AndMarch 27, 2017 One short, simple word can reframe your leadership mind-set.
Management Lessons from One Hospital’s Dramatic TurnaroundMarch 13, 2017 Putting people at the core is the key to major improvements in financial, performance, regulatory, and quality indicators.
Getting the Leadership Basics RightJanuary 30, 2017 Whether they’re selling concrete or chocolate, CEOs can still look to five steadfast rules.
Forget the Resolutions — Write Your Personal ManifestoDecember 21, 2016 A series of honest conversations with yourself, delving deeper than the annual list of dos and don’ts, can spark lasting and meaningful change.
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