Michael Useem

Michael Useem is a Professor of Management and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He teaches MBA and executive MBA courses on management and leadership, as well as offering programs on governance for managers across various regions, including the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. His expertise extends to leadership development in both the private and public sectors, where he collaborates with numerous organizations to enhance their leadership capabilities.Professor Useem is a prolific author, having written several influential books including The Leader’s Checklist, The Leadership Moment, and Investor Capitalism. He also co-authored works such as Learning from Catastrophes and The India Way. In addition to his academic contributions, he co-anchors a weekly program called "Leadership in Action" on SiriusXM Radio. His research has been published in various prestigious journals and he has been recognized for his teaching excellence with multiple awards. Through his work, Michael Useem significantly influences the fields of management and leadership, preparing future leaders to navigate complex organizational challenges.