Crisis Management Quotes

“In every crisis, doubt or confusion, take the higher path - the path of compassion, courage, understanding and love.”
― Amit Ray, Nonviolence: The Transforming Power

“If your business doesn't have money set aside in a business savings account, then your business is extremely vulnerable to crisis. Your business has gotta put money aside as a safety precaution.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“In business and in all of life, a major part of effective crisis management is acknowledging the existence of the bad things that are happening. Once you have that acceptance, you can begin to strategize step by step how to manage the crisis and emerge from the crisis into a more favorable reality. But if you pretend like the bad things aren't happening, they magnify the crisis.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Just remember that crisis leads to opportunity.”
― Nick Drnaso, Sabrina

“Crisis management involves anticipating potential crises, developing response plans, and establishing clear communication channels to effectively address stakeholder concerns and mitigate reputational damage.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., The Virtuous Boardroom: How Ethical Corporate Governance Can Cultivate Company Success

“In any crisis, clear, consistent, calming, compassionate messaging from local, state/provincial, and national leaders is pivotal to people coming together to overcome adversity.”
― George Stamatis

“Denial of unpleasant facts is a cancer to resolving crises. Manifesting has its place, spiritual work has its place... but those things are even more effective when paired with practicality and realism. Acknowledge the unpleasant facts, then utilize whichever resources will eliminate them.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Catastrophe fortifies integrity.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Abigitano: El Divino Refugiado

“Hard times should pull us together
and not apart.”
― Donald T Iannone, D.Div.

“One lesson from the occurrence of crises in the last century is that they are here to stay. The other aspect brought to light by the novel corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) is that personal or organizational experience cannot be a form of inoculation from future events that may present more crises.”
― Victor Manan Nyambala

“It’s impossible for anyone keeping up with current events to believe that the future will be completely free of problems.”
― Christopher Manske, The Prepared Investor: How to Prevent the Next Crisis from Affecting Your Financial Independence

“Tomorrow’s unknown crisis is not something to avoid in fear. It requires our attention and deliberation. We just need to have the courage to face the truth of our future’s uncertainty. We just need to be prepared.”
― Christopher Manske, The Prepared Investor: How to Prevent the Next Crisis from Affecting Your Financial Independence

“What stops people from thinking ahead and getting ready for the possibility of crisis? The majority of people surely understand the importance of preparation…”
― Christopher Manske, The Prepared Investor: How to Prevent the Next Crisis from Affecting Your Financial Independence

“By keeping enough cash to cover at least one month of your typical spending, you’ve created enough liquidity to weather every crisis situation that has occurred so far in modern history.”
― Christopher Manske, The Prepared Investor: How to Prevent the Next Crisis from Affecting Your Financial Independence

“Let's work the problem, people. Let's not make things worse by guessing.”
― Gene Kranz

“Crisis does not create character it reveals it.”
― Golden Flower

“Heidi was coming up the hill. It must be her thousandth trip. She looked as if she needed a tow rope this time. She was carrying her own blankets back from the helicopter, having traded them for the blankets on board. She had obviously fallen in the mud. Both she and her blankets looked as if they had been mining for coal.
Patrick found himself grinning. Possessively, as if Heidi were a part of him, and he of her.
Patrick's father said to him, "You could do worse."
"Huh?"
"The girl. She's a cutie."
"You just think that because she doesn't fall apart in a crisis."
"I like that in a person," said his father.”
― Caroline B. Cooney

“When we invite The Lord of the Silence into a turbulent situation, God promises to give us peace that “surpasses all comprehension”.”
― Shaneen Clarke, The Lord of the Silence: Experiencing Intimacy With God In This Fast-Paced World

“Honor He Wrote Sonnet 19

From error to error, we'll correct our errors.
From failure to failure, we shall rise high.
From despair to despair, our fears disappear.
From scar to scar, our heart learns to fly.
From one jinx to another, we become destiny.
From darkness to darkness, we become light.
One wound to another, we become the cure.
From one loss to another, we understand life.
Dust bite after dust bite, all dust become ointment.
One lost road after another, we draw a new map.
Teardrops upon teardrops, all tears turn elixir.
One screw-up after another, we learn to grow up.
One heartbreak to another, we become the healer.
Bearing crisis upon crisis, we shall rise as creator.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Honor He Wrote: 100 Sonnets For Humans Not Vegetables

“Bearing crisis upon crisis, we shall rise as creator.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Honor He Wrote: 100 Sonnets For Humans Not Vegetables

“Alertness, equanimity, decisiveness, and compassion are the four core leadership qualities in crisis that come when the 114 chakras are in balance.”
― Amit Ray, 72000 Nadis and 114 Chakras in Human Body for Healing and Meditation

“Go out of your way to find humility when things are
going right and forgiveness/compassion when they
go wrong. Because it's never as good or as bad as it
looks. The world is big and complex. Luck and risk
are both real and hard to identify. Do so when
judging both yourself and others. Respect the power
of luck and risk and you'll have a better chance of
focusing on things you can actually control. You'll
also have a better chance of finding the right role
models.”
― Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

“Your role is to remind the Seeker of the wisdom and insights into crisis management that the archetypes of tarot can offer.”
― Benebell Wen, Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth

“Successful leaders react quickly and with purpose. When challenges arise, they are thrilled for the opportunity to act.”
― Charles D. McCarrick, Lessons My Brothers Taught Me: How to Transform Your Personal Qualities Into A Successful Business

“Crisis makes us make decisions based on results and not what is right.”
― Janna Cachola

“If someone says they are thinking about suicide, there’s no need to panic. We don’t have to try to talk them out of it. We don’t have to try to solve it. We need only remain calm and listen. Truly, deeply listen. Ask what’s going on, and keep the person talking. Pose open-ended questions—questions that cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”—and speak without judgment, again focusing on feelings.”
― Jillian Peterson, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic

“From policy implementation to crisis management, school administrators tackle multifaceted responsibilities aimed at promoting student success and institutional effectiveness.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“The world we live in today is a complex tapestry of interwoven challenges and opportunities. As we collectively face the reality of an ever-evolving global landscape, the significance of preparedness, adaptability, and resilience has never been more apparent. It is within this context that “Complacency” was born—a story that seeks to shed light on the fragile balance between security and vulnerability, and the consequences of inaction in the face of looming threats.”
― Edward Minyard, Complacency: One Man's Story

“CSIPP™, or Crisis Solution Internal Philosophy and Practice, is a comprehensive framework designed to empower organizational leaders to effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from crises. It moves beyond traditional reactive approaches by emphasizing proactive planning, continuous learning, and adaptability. CSIPP™ is also value-centric. It is centered around the organization's priority for continuity in value-adding; not centered around preserving a status quo or a return to normalcy. Its centered around “how can we, through this crisis, ensure that our ability to add value is maximized.” This framework also emphasizes opportunity as much as risk.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“Companies should utilize the CSIPP™ framework whenever they face crises. The 12 elements of CSIPP™, or Crisis Solution Internal Philosophy and Practice, include:

1. Immunity (Immune Systems): Organizations, akin to living organisms, possess inherent vulnerabilities. The CSIPP™ framework advocates for the establishment of proactive and self-regulating systems within an organization which autonomously identify, respond to, and mitigate threats, thereby enhancing the organization's resilience and adaptability.
2. Surveillance: Organizations need to cultivate a culture of informed awareness. This entails the implementation of judicious surveillance mechanisms to gather both internal and external intelligence. Such insights empower organizations to preemptively identify potential risks and opportunities, enabling more agile and effective decision-making. Data serves as the lifeblood of CSIPP™. It is imperative that organizations prioritize the collection, analysis, and interpretation of relevant data. This data-driven approach facilitates evidence-based decision-making, informed risk assessments, and the optimization of crisis response strategies.
3. Decisiveness: Decisiveness is particularly important during times of crisis. Leaders must be able to gather and synthesize the data, and make quick and definite decisions to move the organization forward.
4. Capital Reserves/Liquidity: Financial preparedness is a cornerstone of crisis management. Organizations must maintain adequate reserves of liquid capital to navigate unforeseen challenges. Moreover, they should proactively identify internal assets, both tangible and intangible, that can be readily redeployed in times of crisis.
5. Communication: Effective communication is pivotal during a crisis. Organizations should establish a comprehensive communication plan encompassing all stakeholders - employees, customers, investors, and the community at large. This plan should ensure timely, transparent, and accurate information dissemination, fostering trust and mitigating the spread of misinformation.
6. Response: The ability to respond swiftly and decisively is critical in crisis situations. Organizations must develop well-defined response protocols that outline roles, responsibilities, and escalation procedures. Regular drills and simulations can enhance preparedness and ensure a coordinated response.
7. Risk Evaluation: A continuous process of risk evaluation and assessment is essential. Organizations need to proactively identify, analyze, and prioritize potential risks based on their likelihood and potential impact. This enables the development of targeted mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
8. Leadership: Strong and decisive leadership is indispensable during a crisis. Leaders must be able to make difficult decisions under pressure, communicate effectively, and inspire confidence in their teams. A clear chain of command and delegation of authority are vital for effective crisis management.
9. Readiness (Drills/Training): All individuals likely to be involved in crisis response should receive comprehensive training and participate in regular drills. This ensures that they are familiar with their roles, responsibilities, and the organization's crisis management protocols.
10. Post-Crisis Analysis: Following a crisis, it is crucial to conduct a thorough post-mortem analysis. This involves evaluating the organization's response, identifying lessons learned, and implementing corrective actions to improve future crisis management efforts.
11. Nuanced Adjustment: Crisis management is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Organizations need to be adaptable and flexible, adjusting their strategies and tactics as the situation evolves.
12. Protocol: Clear and well-defined protocols are the backbone of effective crisis management. Organizations should establish a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that outline the steps to be taken in various crisis scenarios.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.