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Erika H. James and Lynn Perry Wooten Books

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Erika H. James is the Dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a scholar in crisis leadership and organizational behavior.

Known for: The Prepared Leader: Emerge from Any Crisis More Resilient Than Before

Books by Erika H. James and Lynn Perry Wooten

The Prepared Leader: Emerge from Any Crisis More Resilient Than Before

The Prepared Leader: Emerge from Any Crisis More Resilient Than Before

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The Prepared Leader explores how leaders can effectively navigate crises and emerge stronger. Drawing on research and real-world examples, Erika H. James and Lynn Perry Wooten provide a framework for developing resilience, foresight, and adaptability in leadership. The book emphasizes preparation, emotional intelligence, and organizational learning as key components of successful crisis management.

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Defining Crisis

Every organization, regardless of scale or sector, will one day face a moment where normal operations can no longer continue as usual. That is the essence of crisis—a profound disruption that challenges core identity, purpose, and capability. In *The Prepared Leader*, we define a crisis not merely a...

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The Prepared Leader Framework

At the heart of this book is our framework for crisis preparedness, built on three interlocking capabilities: foresight, agility, and resilience. These qualities do not emerge spontaneously during emergencies; they are cultivated long beforehand. Foresight means the ability to scan the horizon—to s...

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About Erika H. James and Lynn Perry Wooten

Erika H. James is the Dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a scholar in crisis leadership and organizational behavior. Lynn Perry Wooten is the President of Simmons University and an expert in leadership development and organizational transformation. Both authors have ext...

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Erika H. James is the Dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a scholar in crisis leadership and organizational behavior. Lynn Perry Wooten is the President of Simmons University and an expert in leadership development and organizational transformation. Both authors have extensive experience in guiding leaders through complex challenges.

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