John Ullmen

John Ullmen serves as a Continuing Lecturer in the Management and Organizations department at UCLA Anderson School of Management, teaching across MBA, FEMBA, EMBA, and Executive Education programs with multiple Teaching Excellence Awards from Executive MBA students. His pedagogical impact centers on transformative leadership development for senior executives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, UCLA Anderson School of Management
• Masters in Public Policy, Harvard University
• B.S. in Engineering Mechanics, US Air Force Academy

His research bridges military discipline with corporate leadership, specializing in executive presence cultivation through evidence-based influence frameworks. Ullmen's work examines how authentic relationship architecture drives organizational outcomes, with emphasis on mindful communication in high-stakes environments. His methodology integrates cognitive psychology with practical network management strategies, revealing how leaders can navigate complex power dynamics without compromising integrity.

Awards:

• Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards from Executive MBA cohorts
• Global recognition as Top 30 Business Book for 'Real Influence'

With 20+ years coaching Fortune 500 executives across technology, healthcare, finance, and defense sectors, Ullmen has developed proprietary frameworks for leadership presence now featured in LinkedIn Learning programs with millions of views. His advisory practice focuses on helping C-suite leaders build sustainable influence through strategic vulnerability and systems thinking, particularly in merger integration scenarios and cross-cultural executive transitions.