About the Author

Dr. Phillip Clampitt received his Ph.D. in organizational communication from the University of Kansas and Masters from Texas State University. He is the Hendrickson Professor of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in the Information Sciences Program. Phil has consulted on communication issues with a variety of service and manufacturing organizations, such as Pepsico, American Medical Security and The Boldt Company (view our list of clients). His book, Communicating for Managerial Effectiveness (3rd edition) is a best-seller for Sage Publications. His other recent book, Embracing Uncertainty: The Essence of Leadership (with Robert DeKoch, also translated in Italian) focuses on one of the greatest challenges facing leaders today-the effective management of uncertainty. In 2003, Guerini published an Italian version of the book. Phil has published in various journals including: Academy of Management Executive, Journal of Change Management, Ivey Business Journal, Journal of Communication Management, Journal of Business Communication, Management Communication Quarterly, Journal of Broadcasting, and Communication World. His work on uncertainty management was also featured in the Sloan Management Review.