During a Wharton School Press LinkedIn Live event, Wharton Dean Erika James and Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten discussed the key takeaways from their new book, The Prepared Leader. Hosted by Wharton management professor emeritus Michael Useem, the conversation included crisis management and leadership, real-world examples of leadership in action, management through the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.

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