Michele wucker biography
Michele M. Wucker /'wʊkər/ (born ) is an American author, commentator and policy analyst specializing in the world economy and crisis anticipation..
Michele Wucker coined the term "gray rhino" as a metaphor for obvious risks that are neglected despite -and often because of- their size and likelihood.
I became an adult in Texas, which gave me an appreciation for manners, Southern hospitality, Tex-Mex food, and tall tales.
She is the author of the international bestseller THE GRAY RHINO: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore, which China’s leadership has used to frame and signal a crackdown on financial risk. Drawing on three decades of experience in media and think tank management, turnarounds, and strategy, Michele in founded the strategic advisory firm Gray Rhino & Company.
She has been honored as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and a Guggenheim Fellow. Her first two books, LOCKOUT: Why America Keeps Getting Immigration Wrong When Our Prosperity Depends on Getting It Right and WHY THE COCKS FIGHT: Dominicans, Haitians, and the Struggle for Hispaniola, have influenced policy debates and decisions.
She speaks regularly on risk management, leadership, and macro strategy for high level global audiences. She has