About the Session

At a time when trust in institutions is low, misinformation is rampant, and ambiguity is abundant, leaders build credibility and loyalty through their fidelity to the truth. In this compelling keynote, Eric J. McNulty explores the indispensable value of transparency and authenticity for leaders to rally stakeholders, confront challenges, and foster resilience.

McNulty will draw on more than 20 years of research and real-world examples as he shares pragmatic pathways for participants to amplify their impact throughout their organization and beyond.

What You Will Learn

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Better grasp the complexity and essentiality of truth.
2. Understand the dynamics between truth and trust.
3. Deploy pragmatic approaches to discern truth and use it to motivate followers and achieve best-possible outcomes.

About Eric J. McNulty

Eric J. McNulty is the co-author of the book You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most and author of the forthcoming book, The Power of Everyone: Leading Together to Shape a Better World. He has researched and written about the challenges of leading through high-pressure, high-stakes situations in his role as Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. He has been called a "crisis expert" by the New York Times and Financial Times. His work draws on a range of sources from neuroscience and behavioural science to biology and urban planning. He has trained crisis teams and worked with executives in business continuity, emergency preparedness and response, health and safety, and public safety around the world.