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June 3, 2025 40 mins

Join Tom Collins on this episode of  @TheScienceofLeadership  as he welcomes Dr. David Ulrich, a leading authority on leadership and human resource development, and co-founder of the RBL Group.

Dr. Ulrich, author of over 30 books, including The Leadership Code, shares insights into the essential framework for leadership effectiveness, outlining its five key rules: strategy, execution, managing talent, building the future, and personal proficiency.

Discover how these timeless principles, from knowing where you're going and making progress to nurturing your people and investing in the next generation, form the "DNA code" of leadership. Dr. Ulrich and Tom delve into the importance of a leader's aspiration in an uncertain world, and how fostering an environment where individuals feel better about themselves after an interaction is a crucial test of leadership.

They explore the concept of "leadership brand," emphasizing the critical link between internal leadership actions and external customer promises, highlighting that true value creation extends beyond just shareholder returns to encompass all stakeholders.

This episode offers valuable takeaways for anyone seeking to cultivate not just effective leadership, but a truly meaningful life.

Key References:

Carnegie, D. (1948). How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. Simon & Schuster.

Carnegie, D. (1937). How to Win Friends and Influence People. Simon & Schuster.

Ulrich, D., & Smallwood, N. (2007). Leadership Brand: Developing Customer-Focused Leaders to Drive Performance and Build Lasting Value. Harvard Business Review Press.

Ulrich, D., Smallwood, N., & Sweetman, K. (2008). The Leadership Code: Five Rules to Lead By. Harvard Business Press.

Ulrich, D., & Ulrich, W. (2010). The Why of Work. McGraw Hill.

 

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