Making knowledge productive remains a challenge and opportunity for businesses and HR leaders. Dave Ulrich, along with his colleagues, has spent decades (with over 30 books) figuring out how to create value for all stakeholders through human capabilities (talent, leadership, organization, and HR). In doing this work, he learns from many thoughtful authors whom he follows. A follow-able author is someone who does thoughtful, forward-looking, research-based, and relevant work. Ideally, the author has a track record of evolving ideas that morph as the author continues to learn. This means more than one story, experience, or book, but a stream of innovative ideas.
The following is a list of authors that are followed and recommended by Dave Ulrich listed alphabetically by the last name. For each author there are some of the author's top-selling books you can read for personal development:
Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a partner at The RBL Group, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value.

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