03/28/2025

How to Prepare for and Lead through a Crisis

Listen to a master-class on leading through uncertainty

Over her career, Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten has studied crisis leadership and managing uncertainty. Her most recent book, The Prepared Leader, breaks down successful strategies for navigating crises—whether it's a pandemic or a viral customer complaint. She taught leaders how to deal with these predicaments during a masterclass at HBR's Future of Business Conference in 2023.

Key episode topics include: crisis management, managing uncertainty, leadership qualities and leadership application.

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