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Leading After the Storm: How to Communicate, Calm, and Coordinate in the Wake of Disaster When disaster strikes, the world looks for leaders-not always the ones with titles, but the ones who stay. Leading After the Storm is a global leadership guide for those called to steady others when systems break down. Whether you are a school principal in South India, an NGO field coordinator in Kenya, a community elder in Haiti, or a shelter manager in California, this book is written for those who rise without invitation, hold space when others fall apart, and guide with presence-not perfection. In today's world of escalating disasters, humanitarian crises, and institutional collapse, emotionally intelligent leadership has become essential. Those on the ground-educators, aid workers, community leaders, faith leaders, and local officials-often carry the responsibility long after the media leaves and the immediate crisis fades. This book is for them. Blending real-world case studies, trauma-informed insights, leadership anchors, and culturally adaptable tools, Leading After the Storm offers a practical and compassionate framework for navigating the human side of disaster response. Rather than rigid protocols or abstract theories, readers will find actionable guidance to help them: Communicate with steadiness in moments of chaos Lead across cultural, generational, and institutional differences Sustain personal energy, emotional resilience, and leadership stamina Rebuild trust, belonging, and morale in the aftermath of crisis Carry the work forward without carrying the full weight alone Because leadership after disaster is not about control. It is about care. And the future depends on how we lead-together-when everything else has fallen apart. And the future depends on how we lead-together-when everything else has fallen apart.

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Dr. Karissa Thomas is a globally recognized educator, leadership strategist, and the founder of Efficient Adjuster(TM). With over two decades of experience spanning corporate America, international education, and crisis recovery, she has trained leaders across the U.S., the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Her work bridges emotional intelligence and operational leadership, empowering everyday people to lead through upheaval with clarity, care, and cultural awareness. Dr. Thomas has contributed to national research initiatives, advised NGOs, and supported frontline professionals navigating the emotional and logistical demands of post-disaster recovery. This book is her call to leaders everywhere: you don't need to be perfect-just present, steady, and willing to lead from within.

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