LeaderReadyCast

Episode 77: Dr. Nikki Romanik on "Pandemic Next" by Harvard NPLI

Jarrod Bernstein is Policy Director and Council at Morrison Cohen and member of the Advisory Board at Team Rubicon. He is an alumnus of the NPLI at Harvard University.

Episode 75: Jimmy Mynatt and Daytona Erkan on One Faith-Based Organizations Response to Crisis by Harvard NPLI

Episode 74: Cheryl Nelson on Communicating Severe Weather and Disaster Science Information by Harvard NPLI

Episode 73: Dana Rubin on Finding Your Voice as a Leader by Harvard NPLI

Farah Pandith is a global expert on combatting violent extremism. She shares policy prescriptions as well as pragmatic ideas to help leaders the tide on this persistent threat.

Episode 71: Madison Murphy Barney on Storytelling for Resilience and Recovery by Harvard NPLI

Episode 70: Preparing Leaders for Mis and Dis Information with Justin Snair and Philippe Borremans by Harvard NPLI

Episode 69: Preparing Leaders for Mis and Dis Information with Justin Snair and Philippe Borremans by Harvard NPLI

Marcus Coleman, Vice President of Community Resilience Strategy at United Way, discusses how leaders can foster personal, organizational, and social resilience in unsettled times. He shares wisdom reflecting years of experience leading across the US to help communities when it matters most.

Jonathan Clark, co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership, discusses how to build vibrant, thriving organizations by attending to people, purpose, and productivity. It’s a new approach for moving beyond the limitations of compliance and control to create the environment for enduring excellence.

Dillon Taylor, Chief of Staff, Virginia Department of Emergency Management discusses how to implement Swarm Intelligence during blue sky days. *Podcast was recorded several weeks prior to the recent Hurricanes.

Dr. Brian Spisak and Eric McNulty explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the thinking and practice of crisis leadership they will cover in their October 2024 workshop, Integrating GenAI into Crisis Leadership. For details, visit bit.ly/aicrisisleadership

Dr. Lenny Marcus and Eric McNulty discuss the state of crisis leadership to mark the fifth anniversary of the publication of You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most. The world is more turbulent than ever. That makes the need for effective leaders all the more urgent. Marcus and McNulty explore the importance of meta-leadership to meet this need.

Episode 63: Heather Costa, Director of Technology Resilience at the Mayo Clinic, discusses a resilience approach to technology—and leadership—in a fast-evolving, high-consequence environment. You can’t prevent every adverse incident. You can, however, be ready to bounce forward to recover rapidly and grow stronger through the experience.

Anthony Amore, Director of Security and Chief Investigator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston discusses leading up, across, and beyond to create a culture of security.

Mark Dollins, founder and president of NorthStar Communications and co-author of Engaging Employees through Strategic Communications: Skills, Strategies, and Tactics discusses engaging employees through change. Every organization today is facing change. The ability of leaders to connect with and motivate employees is critical to success. Learn lessons from a pro with 30+ of experience.

Podcast with Dr. Carol Cunningham from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment in 2023 revealed serious public health preparedness and response issues. Discover critical insights from a public health leader involved in capturing those lessons.

The survivors of mass casualty incidents have distinct needs—and some have discovered an innovative way to help. In this episode, Dave Fortier, co-founder of One World Strong, shares insights from a decade of working with this resilient community committed to moving forward.

Disaster recovery is slow, expensive, and sometimes contentious. Yet in a time of perpetual disruption, it is a puzzle that must be solved. Dr. Samantha Montano shares her thoughts based on decades of experience and research.

Community readiness is an enduring challenge for emergency managers. In this episode, Meaghan Enright shares powerful, practical insights for building readiness from the ground up based on her experience in St. John, USVI.

Verenice Castillo and Whitney Armstrong of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network elevate informal leaders addressing critical issues members of the military and their families. They have lessons for everyone working with informal leaders.

Joseph Porcelli is Global Public Agency, Life Safety, and Disaster Response Lead for NextDoor. He shared insights on how to move the needle on community engagement to make communities better prepared for and more responsive in disasters.

Risha Grant is author of Be Better Than Your BS—How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion. She shares her experience and insights on how leaders can foster belonging and equity for everyone.

Paul Thallner is author of Redefining Resilience: How Organizations Move Beyond Setbacks and Grow Through Challenges. He provides timely insights on fostering the courage and confidence to build a truly resilient organization.