In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Michele Wucker, famous author and policy analyst. Michele’s newly published book, You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World is a must-read book to understand the connections between individuals’ risk profile and global risk management.
Conversation Highlights (with timestamps)
Introduction and Overview
- Focuses on risk (3:09)
- Brings many facets together so non-specialists can access information and knowledge (3:45)
Inspiration and Motivation for New Book
- How the feedback of The Gray Rhino book tour inspired the idea of this new book (5:59)
- How can the new book help readers understand their risk personalities (8:44)
Risk Fingerprint Concept and its Application to Individuals and Organizations
- How do various factors affect the company’s risk profiles (11:37)
- How do leaders’ personal risk fingerprint affect companies’ risks profile (12:47)
- How countries’ risk cultures influence risk management decisions (14:07)
Risk Appetite and Risk Attitude
- Chinese characters of Crisis – “Wei” “Ji” (18:40)
- How someone perceives the risk influences risk tolerance and risk appetite (20:25)
- How training and education can change risk appetite and risk attitude (23:10)
Global Risk Management and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Movement
- Challenges for global ESG movement (28:37)
- How Olympic style competition could propel ESG movement (29:29)
Is the New Generation Really “Risk Averse”?
- Why “Risk Averse” is not the proper description for new generations (33:30)
Takeaway Points of New Book (37:51)
Advice to Business Book Authors (41:20)
Guest Contact Information
Michele Wucker
Website : www.thegrayrhino.com and www.wucker.com
Twitter: @wucker