Leaders are judged by how they deal with their greatest challenges. Some rise to the occasion and are rewarded for their thoughtfulness, courage, and leadership; many do not and suffer meaningful harm as a result. I’ve been a crisis management advisor and professor for decades. I’ve advised hundreds of senior leaders in companies, governments, and nonprofits. And I have concluded that the single most-common cause of failed crisis response is lack of mental readiness on the part of leaders.

On Wednesday, July 17, 2026, Logos President Helio Fred Garcia was quoted in a Fast Company article on the the dynamics of 'accidental managers,' those who are promoted into management positions with no formal training. The article highlights how management is more and more becoming understood as a skill set, rather than a destination. As a result, when those untrained or unskilled in management are suddenly placed in managerial roles, there are often tangible, negative consequences.

Logos Consulting Group is pleased to share that Influencing Leaders: The Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor by James E. Lukaszewski with Logos president Helio Fred Garcia is available for pre-order now. The book will be released on August 11, 2026. Influencing Leaders provides a framework for those who seek to become a trusted strategic advisor and influencer to senior leaders.