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Leading Through Uncertainty with Peter Willis and Gareth Morgan
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What separates a true crisis from everyday challenges, and how can leaders effectively navigate through unprecedented disruption? In this eye-opening conversation, Peter Willis and Gareth Morgan—authors of "Becoming Good at Crises: A Field Guide For Leaders"—share hard-won wisdom from leading through Cape Town's devastating drought and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The conversation cuts through crisis leadership platitudes to reveal something profound: leaders aren't born ready for crises—they become good at handling them through intentional capability building before disaster strikes. Willis and Morgan outline four distinct phases of crisis management and the specific leadership approaches each requires, from cultural readiness to recovery and transformation.
For talent development professionals, the conversation offers practical guidance on preparing for future disruptions through updated workforce planning, succession strategies, and communication protocols. These capabilities serve dual purposes—enhancing regular operations while providing crucial resilience when crisis strikes.
Whether you're navigating the ongoing ripple effects of recent global crises or preparing your organization for the inevitable next disruption, this conversation provides a valuable framework for becoming the leader your team needs when normal comes to a grinding halt.
Visit their website: https://www.becominggoodatcrises.co.za/
Meet the Host
Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or connect below!
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjohnsonccg/
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Speaker Website - https://jayjohnsonspeaks.com
Chapters
1. Leading Through Uncertainty with Peter Willis and Gareth Morgan (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction with Peter and Gareth (00:01:17)
3. Learning from Cape Town's Major Crises (00:08:44)
4. Defining True Crisis vs Everyday Problems (00:14:51)
5. Critical Capabilities Needed Before Crisis Hits (00:21:48)
6. Managing Fear and Anxiety During Crisis (00:34:16)
7. Recovery and Learning After the Storm (00:47:04)
8. Crisis Leadership Book and Key Takeaways (00:58:37)
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