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What does it take to lead when the path forward is uncertain?
In this fireside conversation, Jeff Immelt, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric and the inaugural Teevens Center Leadership Fellow, joins Dr. Duncan Simpson, Director of the Teevens Center for Peak Performance, for a candid discussion on leadership, adaptability, failure, decision-making, and helping people and teams move forward through rapid change.
Drawing on his experience leading GE through periods of significant transformation and global disruption, Immelt shares practical lessons on what it means to lead under pressure, build culture, navigate setbacks, and continue learning over time.
This event also marks the launch of the Teevens Center Leadership Fellow Program, which brings respected leaders to Dartmouth for meaningful engagement with students, faculty, and staff around leadership, performance, decision-making, culture, and growth.
Grounded in the legacy of Buddy Teevens, the program reflects the Teevens Center’s commitment to helping individuals and teams perform at their best, lead with purpose, and thrive in demanding environments.
What does it take to lead when the path forward is uncertain?
In this fireside conversation, Jeff Immelt, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric and the inaugural Teevens Center Leadership Fellow, joins Dr. Duncan Simpson, Director of the Teevens Center for Peak Performance, for a candid discussion on leadership, adaptability, failure, decision-making, and helping people and teams move forward through rapid change.
Drawing on his experience leading GE through periods of significant transformation and global disruption, Immelt shares practical lessons on what it means to lead under pressure, build culture, navigate setbacks, and continue learning over time.
This event also marks the launch of the Teevens Center Leadership Fellow Program, which brings respected leaders to Dartmouth for meaningful engagement with students, faculty, and staff around leadership, performance, decision-making, culture, and growth.
Grounded in the legacy of Buddy Teevens, the program reflects the Teevens Center’s commitment to helping individuals and teams perform at their best, lead with purpose, and thrive in demanding environments.
