#1 - Tom Ulrich: Leading Engineers and Organizational Culture

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Tom Ulrich, a seasoned engineer and engineering manager with over 30 years of experience, a consultant, an Engineering Fellow at Tandem Diabetes, and an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Biola University. He is also the author of 'Leading Engineers,' a book tailored for engineering managers that melds the wisdom accrued from his extensive career in engineering and management with insightful leadership theories from academia. This unique blend of practical experience and scholarly insight makes the book both relatable and trustworthy.This is Favorable Environments, a podcast sponsored by USD Discovery District. “I am mindful that scientific achievement is rooted in the past, is cultivated to full stature by many contemporaries and flourishes only in favorable environment.” - Ernest O. Lawrence. Ernest Lawrence was an American nuclear physicist and the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1939 for his invention of the cyclotron. He was born and educated in South Dakota. In 2023, he was portrayed in the Christopher Nolan film, 'Oppenheimer,' which explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb, a project to which Lawrence significantly contributed.EPISODE LINKS:Tom Ulrich: https://www.tomulrichconsulting.com/Tandem Diabetes: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/USD Discovery District: https://www.usddiscovery.com/Disclaimer: This podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not represent the provision of medical, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the rendering of medical advice. Users access and utilize the information and linked materials at their own discretion and risk. The material presented herein is not intended as a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individuals should neither ignore nor postpone seeking qualified medical guidance for any health concerns and are strongly encouraged to consult their healthcare providers promptly for personalized evaluation and care.