Why Good Leaders Delay This Work Most leaders understand the importance of preparedness. They know continuity planning matters. They know communication systems should be tested. They know responsibilities should be clarified before a crisis occurs. And yet, many still delay this work. Not because they are negligent, but because they are busy managing immediate demands, … Read more
Why Plans Don’t Prepare You | Chapter 2: Liability Anxiety Has a Cost There is a hidden burden many leaders carry but rarely discuss openly. It is the quiet concern that one unexpected event could expose weaknesses in their plans, disrupt operations, damage trust, and create consequences they were not fully prepared to manage. That … Read more
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
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
