#0374  –  Why Most Leaders Fail in a Crisis (And How to Prevent It) with Patrick Hardy

#0374 – Why Most Leaders Fail in a Crisis (And How to Prevent It) with Patrick Hardy

Author: Jon S. Rennie April 26, 2025 Duration: 42:12
Today, I’m joined by Patrick Hardy, and we're discussing why Most Leaders Fail in a Crisis. Patrick is an expert in disaster preparedness and response.   He is a graduate of FEMA’s Advanced Academy, with certifications as a Master of Exercise, Certified Emergency Manager, Certified Risk Manager, and Master Business Continuity Professional. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Patrick equips leaders with practical strategies to break the Crisis Creation Chain and teaches them to eliminate disasters by turning disruptions into opportunities. He is the author of Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about why most leaders fail in a crisis (and how to prevent it). Show resources: disasterpatrick.com Design Any Disaster book Sponsors: ⁠Cadre of Men⁠ ⁠Farrow Skin Care⁠ ⁠Salty Sailor Coffee Company⁠ ⁠Leader Connect⁠ ⁠The Qualified Leadership Series⁠ ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! ⁠HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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