007: How Can I Be Better Prepared in This Environment?

This week, we're exploring how leaders can navigate unexpected disruptions and rapid change, drawing from The Prepared Leader by Erica H. James and Lynn Perry Wooten.The Big Question: How can leaders stay grounded and prepared when change hits fast?The 9 Skills of Crisis ManagementPhase 1: DetectionSense-making - Scan for early warning signsPerspective-taking - Gather diverse viewpointsPhase 2: Preparation & PreventionInfluence - Build trust now, not during crisisOrganizational agility - Give people autonomyCreativity - Reframe problems as opportunitiesPhase 3: Damage ContainmentEffective communication - Stay calm, be transparentRisk-taking - Make decisions without complete certaintyPhase 4: RecoveryResilience - Support autonomy and confidenceLearning & reflection - Run retrospectivesKey TakeawayHope is an action word. Build these skills before crisis hits. If you micromanage, you're not building agility. Recovery isn't optional—make space for it.Resources: The Prepared Leader by Erica H. James & Lynn Perry Wooten | Gravitas by Lisa SunResources:Leading through growth takes intention. Our capabilities deck shows how we help founders and leadership teams lead boldly and build cultures that scale.Think coaching might be right for you? Schedule a free consultation to explore how we can help you step into your next level of leadership.We would love to connect with you!CoCreate Work on LinkedInCoCreate Work on InstagramLa’Kita on InstagramChloe on InstagramVisit our Podcast PageQuestions you would like us to answer on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]