Speaker
Eric has delivered engaging, high-impact leadership talks and workshops on six continents, in-person and virtually. Book him for your next event.
Author
Eric is co-author of two books and author of more than 200 bylined articles in top journals such as Harvard Business Review and strategy+business.
Catalyst
Eric works to catalyze positive social change through his work with conservation, environmental, and humanitarian organizations.
News and Views
Rethinking the Future of Humanitarian Efforts
I enjoyed moderating the opening session of the Emergency Show at the 2021 World Humanitarian Forum. Panelists Craig Fugate, Rupert Douglas-Bate, Paolo Garonna, and I explored the future of humanitarian response and how thinking needs to change. A clear theme was moving beyond the traditional donor country/recipient country relationship that fosters elitism. Instead, there were calls to acknowledge affected populations ...
Prepare Your Crisis Team Now
Crisis teams succeed or fail as teams—this is not an individual sport. Unless teams get used to working together in routine times, they are unlikely to gel when it matters most.
What Cookies Can Teach You About Your Organization’s Culture
An organization's culture is dynamic. Leaders need to tend to all of the ingredients to get the outcome they desire.
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