Embracing Uncertainty: The Essence of Leadership

by Phillip G. Clampitt, Robert J. Dekoch

This guide offers a different approach from the misleading formulae for success offered by much self-help business literature. The authors believe that in today's turbulent competitive environment, it is necessary to embrace uncertainty and set more realistic expectations.

Paperback

First published August 1, 2001

About the author

Phillip G. Clampitt (PhD, University of Kansas) is the Blair Endowed Chair of Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. He was previously designated the Hendrickson Named Professor of Business. Phil has won numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship. His students started calling him “Dr. So What” because he asked “So what?” so often as a prod to encourage them to think about the implications of their ideas. He embraced the moniker and created a website devoted to improving critical thinking (see www.DrSoWhat.com).

The Wall Street Journal and MIT Sloan Management Review highlighted his work on “Decision Downloading,” which details how companies can effectively communicate decisions to those not involved in the decision-making process. His book, Communicating for Managerial Effectiveness (Sixth edition), is a Sage Publications best seller (see www.mycmebook.net). He also authored the book, Social Media Strategy: Tools for Professionals and Organizations (see www.amazingSMstrategy.com). His most recent book, Clear Thinking in an Age of Hype, Nonsense, and Anxiety is available on iBooks or Amazon Kindle (see clearthinkingtoday.com).

In addition to many guest speaking opportunities in the United States, he has also been invited to speak internationally at the University of Pisa, University of Aberdeen, University of Ulster, and numerous multinational businesses and professional organizations. As a principal in his firm, Metacomm, he consults on communication issues with a variety of organizations, such as PepsiCo, Manpower, Schneider National, American Medical Security, Dean Foods, The Boldt Company, Thilmany Papers, Dental City, Prevea, The U.S. Army War College, Appleton, and Nokia (see www.imetacomm.com).

Reviews

[Kristine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Need to read by Monday also, so will add my thoughts then.