CRISIS MANAGEMENT LESSONS – From The Crisis Judge

Crisis Management Judgments Effective crisis management and leadership is about making the best judgments possible in the midst of chaos. Harris County Judge, Ed Emmett, has been in the hot seat many times as the crisis leader for the nation’s third most populous county. Judge Emmett was at the helm last year when Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas …

CRISIS LEADERSHIP & SPOKESPERSON SKILLS: Shaping Public Perceptions

Crisis Leadership & Spokesperson Skills –  Mismanaged crises eat up valuable time, resources and money. Failed leadership leads to failed crisis management. Mismanaging crises can destroy lives, careers, employee morale and stakeholder trust – impacting organizations for years and even decades.  This is the final part of a special 3-part series on effective crisis leadership …

HURRICANE FORCE CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Hurricane Harvey Crisis Lessons

Hurricane Harvey Crisis Management Lessons One year ago this week, Hurricane Harvey brought deadly drama to 54 counties across Southeast Texas. For four long days, this Moby Dick-sized storm pounded millions with winds, tornadoes and 60 inches of rain. Those of us who lived through Harvey will never forget this Noah-type experience. We reflect back …