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Book SynopsisPractical leadership for difficult times, from a crisis management expert who has led response teams through the 9/11 Pentagon attack, NFL on-field medical emergencies, and the war in Ukraine.Dr. Thom Mayer knows first-hand that true leadership stems from our actions, not our positions, especially in times of crisis.
Drawing on his experiences heading the 9/11 Pentagon rescue efforts, dealing with on-field emergencies in the NFL (he was at Damar Hamlin’s bedside after his injury), training mobile response medical teams in Ukraine, and more, Mayer covers such topics as:
- Why trust is vital for innovation
- The critical role of failure in devising new ways of leading
- How questions fuel innovative action
- Why every leader should have the title Chief Story Teller
- The importance of distinguishing between data, knowledge, and wisdom
Each chapter begins with a provocative and seemingly contradictory statement,
