UNSURE OF HOW TO LEAD YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH A CRISIS?
When business coach and scholar Helio Fred Garcia published “The Agony of Decision: Mental Readiness and Leadership in a Crisis” back in 2017, he had no way of knowing that a pandemic would break out just three years later. Now, his book about how to make tough calls under pressure is more relevant than ever for entrepreneurs. “The Agony of Decision” teaches that when your company is on the line, it’s quick thinking — more than smooth communication, effective execution, or even expertise — that can save it. The book offers a framework to guide you through the decision-making process, helping you identify and weigh each outcome, then choose the right one. Answer that first big question, Garcia teaches, and the rest of the tumblers will click into place, allowing you to lead your company forward. To prove it, he weaves his personal experiences and decision-making scaffolding with notable stories of past business failures and successes.
As one Amazon reviewer writes, “Helio Fred Garcia provides a thorough discussion of the do’s and don’ts of crisis response with both current and historical events (remember Exxon Valdez or Tylenol?) that clearly demonstrate the right way to respond … and the gateway to disaster.” With more than 30 years of experience mentoring massive international companies and nurturing business leaders at top American universities under his belt, Garcia is the perfect person to give voice to these tough lessons. His prose is self-assured, knowledgeable, and easy to read, which makes “The Agony of Decision” a surprisingly comforting book for an entrepreneur going through hardship. There’s a reason BookAuthority named it one of their best crisis management books of all time! In the last few months, the coronavirus has proven to be the ultimate test of crisis management. If you’re in the process of
figuring out how to lead your business effectively through the turbulence and could use a decision-making toolkit to help you when the phone rings with bad news, “The Agony of Decision” might be your ideal summer read.
Do You Know About Emergency Measures?
THE FLEXIBILITY OF DISASTER DECLARATIONS
The world is a rapidly changing place these days. As of writing, Georgia’s disaster declaration was approved, and our state of emergency is set to expire on May 12. By the time you read this, it’s quite possible that we are no longer in a state of disaster — however, it’s equally important to be aware of the effects of a disaster declaration and how quickly things can change within those rules.
then counties, then states and the federal government.
state of peace. While this isn’t the case in Georgia, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to occur. Disaster Declarations can give public officials the power to exercise emergency measures to preserve life, property, and public health following a disaster. For example, individuals can be liable for the cost of rescue efforts if they ignore mandatory evacuations; this cost liability may also extend to situations related to a stay-at-home order. Stay aware of your local area and laws during these times! If you find yourself in any trouble or have questions, your friends at Yeargan & Kert can help you through it.
These declarations don’t just announce trouble; they’re also requests for aid funding from the federal government. There are two kinds of disaster declarations: Major Disaster Declarations and Emergency Declarations. Major Disaster Declarations are often requested when the disaster requires a bigger response than the state or local governments can provide, and usually implies long-term assistance programs. An Emergency Declaration is similar but doesn’t require long-term recovery assistance.
WHAT IS A DISASTER DECLARATION?
During a major event or catastrophe, the governor can file to make a Disaster Declaration. It’s commonly filed after a disaster, but it can also be made if the disaster is “imminent.” There’s often a “bottom-up” approach to disaster declarations: Cities will proclaim a disaster,
WHAT ARE ITS EFFECTS?
In Texas, all criminal charges are counted for a higher offense than they would in a
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