Chapter 1: The Lie Leaders Tell Themselves Chapter 1 of Why Plans Don’t Prepare You begins with a difficult truth many leaders quietly tell themselves: “We have a plan, so we’re prepared.” It is a comforting belief, but comfort and readiness are not the same. In this chapter, I explore the gap between having documents … Read more
Exclusive Pre-Release Preview: Why Plans Don’t Prepare You New readings will be added here as they are published. Introduction — Available Now Chapter 1: The Lie Leaders Tell Themselves — Available Now Chapter 2: Liability Anxiety Has a Cost — Available Now Chapter 3: Why Good Leaders Delay This Work — Available Now Chapter 4: … Read more
Why Wildfire Preparedness Is Leadership Every May, National Wildfire Awareness Month reminds us of a simple truth—wildfires don’t wait for us to be ready. They move fast, strike unexpectedly, and leave lasting damage behind. But here’s the shift: preparedness isn’t about fear—it’s about leadership. Whether you live in a high-risk zone like California or in … Read more
When Conspiracy Thinking Becomes a Disaster Risk: How Misinformation Destroys Preparedness In emergency management, we often focus on visible threats; earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, power outages, cyberattacks, and civil unrest. But one of the most dangerous threats is invisible: Misinformation is fueled by conspiracy thinking. When people reject credible sources, assume hidden motives behind every warning, … Read more
The Earliest Sign Your Company Isn’t Prepared for Disruption (And What To Do About It) The Hidden Risk Most Leaders Miss Most leaders believe disruption preparedness is about plans, tools, or budgets. But in reality, the earliest warning sign is far more subtle, and far more dangerous. It’s assumption. When leadership assumes “everyone knows what … Read more
