Why were we so surprised by 9/11?

Eric J. McNulty (Author & Associate Director of Research, Harvard University)

Eric McNulty explains that as a country before 9/11 we were naive in thinking that the worst couldn’t happen here. He talks about how we live in a dangerous world and we have to be ready to respond if a disaster or attack occurs. 

Eric J. McNulty

Author & Associate Director of Research, Harvard University Eric J. McNulty is a Harvard-affiliated writer, speaker and educator with a passion for purpose-driven leadership. Eric was named one of Trust Across America's 2018 Top Thought Leaders on Trust. He helps individuals and organizations build the capacity and capabilities to lead well everyday and be ready to step up when it matters most.

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Eric J. McNulty

Author & Associate Director of Research, Harvard University

Eric J. McNulty is a Harvard-affiliated writer, speaker and educator with a passion for purpose-driven leadership. Eric was named one of Trust Across America's 2018 Top Thought Leaders on Trust. He helps individuals and organizations build the capacity and capabilities to lead well everyday and be ready to step up when it matters most.

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She was also an Adjunct Professor at Essex County College passing on the knowledge of the news industry to those interested in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism.

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