Crises reveal what organizations value. Whether a business demonstrates corporate responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, or fails to do so, can determine if the company and its leaders emerge from this crisis with the trust and confidence of their stakeholders intact. Definitions of corporate responsibility have evolved from an exclusive focus on shareholder returns, to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Global Crisis Advisor and President of Logos Consulting Group, Helio Fred Garcia, on Meat Processing Crisis: “Corporate Negligence” NEW YORK (May 7, 2020) – “The meat processing crisis is an example of leaders knowingly putting their people at risk,” said Helio Fred Garcia, Global Crisis Advisor and President of Logos Consulting Group. “This […]
“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” ~ George Washington Carver So: You’re wearing a mask and keeping a socially responsible distance. You’re staying safe but taking long daily walks in the nearly empty streets of New York City to keep yourself […]
This post was originally published in the Daily Kos, a progressive political opinion site. This guest column was adapted from material in my forthcoming book, Words on Fire: The Power of Incendiary Language and How to Confront it. Almost exactly a month ago, I raised the alarm about the increase in incivility against Asians and […]
New York, NY (April 23, 2020) – The Chinese-language edition of The Agony of Decision: Mental Readiness and Leadership in a Crisis by Helio Fred Garcia, was named one of the “Eight Must-Read Books in the Next Ten Years” by Notesman. The announcement came on World Reading Day in China. “I’m honored to see The […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a battle not only for lives, but also for hearts and minds. Companies must also survive the court of public opinion through effectively responding to and communicating about the crisis. There are five best practices that determine whether companies win or lose trust when implementing unfavorable actions in catastrophic situations.
Logos Institute for Crisis Management and Executive Leadership Press is pleased to announce that the Chinese language translation of its book The Agony of Decision: Mental Readiness and Leadership in a Crisis has been published in Beijing. The Chinese publisher is Posts & Telecom Press, a leading publisher of business and non-fiction titles in China. The Chinese translation had been scheduled for publication in February, 2020, but the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic delayed publication. Given the continuing recovery in China that began in the last few weeks, the publisher is now positioning the book as an essential tool for Chinese leaders in all sectors to be able to restore trust of critical stakeholders that was lost in the pandemic.
New York, NY (April 14th, 2020) – The Chinese language edition of The Agony of Decision: Mental Readiness and Leadership in a Crisis by Helio Fred Garcia has been published by the Posts & Telecom Press, a leading publisher of business and non-fiction titles in China. The publisher has positioned the book as an essential tool for Chinese leaders in […]
“It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself.” — Leon C. Megginson The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a crash course on adaptability. Our ability to […]
Leaders are judged based on how they deal with their biggest challenges. In the COVID-19 crisis we see a contrast of leaders so stark that it can serve as a leadership laboratory for future generations to study. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo shows a steady, compassionate, and urgent tone as he informs New Yorkers and […]