Eric McNulty

Eric McNulty, associate director of Harvard’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative and co-author of “You’re It,” discusses crucial crisis management lessons. He highlights how leaders can avoid common pitfalls, emphasizing the benefits of empowering teams rather than micromanaging. McNulty explains that companies prioritizing people over profits tend to navigate crises more effectively. He also addresses the importance of compassion in leadership and long-term planning, illustrating these points with examples from past disasters and the ongoing pandemic.