<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;How do you get certain in an uncertain world?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Why is seeking out variance in your life the key to personal and professional growth?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My guest on this episode is the one and only Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In our conversation, Dave opens up about his personal journey and shares insights that have guided his influential career as we discuss...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How his parents' values shaped his view that work is an opportunity, not a burden&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why a pivotal college course redirected him from law to a groundbreaking career in HR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of building on existing knowledge rather than reinventing HR concepts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His personal motto "the best is yet to come" and how it drives continuous learning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why embracing variance in thinking leads to personal growth and innovation in HR practices&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connecting with Dave: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveulrichpro/"&gt;Dave Ulrich&lt;/a&gt; on LinkedIn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/human-capability-impact-7041811620011905024/"&gt;Dave’s LinkedIn newsletter here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Sponsor: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nextgenhraccelerator.com/"&gt;Next-Gen HR Accelerator &lt;/a&gt;- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.elevate2025.vip/nextgenhr/"&gt;Elevate 2025&lt;/a&gt; - Learn more about this a flexible 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/"&gt;HR Leader’s Blueprint&lt;/a&gt; - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Future of HR

JP Elliott

“Up Close & Personal with Dave Ulrich,” Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group

MAR 10, 202549 MIN
Future of HR

“Up Close & Personal with Dave Ulrich,” Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group

MAR 10, 202549 MIN

Description

<p><strong><em>How do you get certain in an uncertain world?</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>Why is seeking out variance in your life the key to personal and professional growth?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>My guest on this episode is the one and only Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group</p><p></p><p>In our conversation, Dave opens up about his personal journey and shares insights that have guided his influential career as we discuss...</p><p></p><ul><li>How his parents' values shaped his view that work is an opportunity, not a burden</li><li>Why a pivotal college course redirected him from law to a groundbreaking career in HR</li><li>The importance of building on existing knowledge rather than reinventing HR concepts</li><li>His personal motto "the best is yet to come" and how it drives continuous learning</li><li>Why embracing variance in thinking leads to personal growth and innovation in HR practices</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connecting with Dave: </strong></p><p></p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveulrichpro/">Dave Ulrich</a> on LinkedIn</p><p></p><p>Sign up for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/human-capability-impact-7041811620011905024/">Dave’s LinkedIn newsletter here</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsor: </strong></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nextgenhraccelerator.com/">Next-Gen HR Accelerator </a>- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.elevate2025.vip/nextgenhr/">Elevate 2025</a> - Learn more about this a flexible 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/">HR Leader’s Blueprint</a> - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.</p>