Professor Rita McGrath on Leading in Times of Uncertainty

What If? So What?

What If? So What?
Professor Rita McGrath on Leading in Times of Uncertainty
Jun 11, 2025 Season 7 Episode 65
Perficient, Inc.

In this episode of “What If? So What?” Jim Hertzfeld sits down with C-suite strategist, Professor Rita McGrath, to explore how organizations can thrive amid uncertainty. Rita shares insights from her book “Seeing Around Corners,” including how to rethink competitive advantage, embrace intelligent failure, and plan for the unknown. Learn why fast-following might not be fast enough, how to experiment without fear, and what it really means to “see around corners.” 

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