Chapter 7: Remain Resilient—Lead When the Plan Breaks Every leader values a good plan. Plans create structure, reduce uncertainty, and provide a path forward. But leadership is not truly tested when everything goes according to plan. It is tested when the plan no longer fits reality. In Chapter 7 of Why Plans Don’t Prepare You: … Read more
Set Direction—Leadership Intent Comes First Before teams can act with confidence, leaders must provide clear intent. People perform best when they understand what matters most, what success looks like, and how to make decisions when conditions change. Without leadership intent, even the best-written plans can become confusing, slow, and ineffective. In Chapter 4 of Why … 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
Why Real Resilience Is About Systems, Not Just Survival Skills Introduction: The Problem With Survival Thinking Spend any time in preparedness conversations and you’ll notice a pattern. People often debate who would survive the longest in a disaster. Who has the best gear. Who’s toughest when everything falls apart. It’s a compelling discussion, and it’s … Read more
Practical Winter Safety Tips for Families and Businesses The Calendar Changed. The Weather Didn’t. March 20 may mark the official end of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but icy sidewalks, freezing rain, and late-season snowstorms don’t check the calendar before they arrive. In fact, AccuWeather continues to show winter advisories across parts of the Northeast, … Read more
