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What do you do in a crisis?

August 23, 2026 · 25 min

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How do you react in a crisis? Are you fight, flight, fawn or flee?

We all react differently to moments of panic and stress but one thing we all have in common is that they cause us to make rash and poor decisions.

Are we stuck like this or can we re-train ourselves to respond to panic and act or lead with a clear head?

Guest:

  • Dr James Donald, Senior Lecturer in Work and Organisational Studies at Sydney University and co-author of The Clear Leader

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