Otto Scharmer

Otto Scharmer is a German-American social scientist, author, and professor. He is the co-founder of the Social Innovation X Lab at MIT and has written several books on social innovation and leadership. Scharmer has a background in philosophy and sociology and has worked with organizations such as the United Nations and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. He is known for his work on theory U and his emphasis on the importance of mindfulness and embodiment in leadership and organizational development.