Leading Beyond Crisis

George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, FAPA, is an award-winning author, researcher, and clinical psychologist trained in business administration, neuroscience, and public health. Over the course of 40 years he has traveled to 39 countries on six continents to study first-hand crisis leadership and human resilience. Dr. Everly has held faculty appointments at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Harvard University, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Amy B. Athey, PsyD, CMPC, is a licensed psychologist and national leader in sport and performance psychology, crisis intervention, and nontraditional mental health and wellness programs for organizations. She has over 20 years of experience working with elite performers in sport, business, and military settings. She served as the sport psychology consultant for the 2012 Rose Bowl Championship football team and the inaugural PAC-12 Mental Health Task Force Chair, and she is the former chief wellness officer at the University of Arizona. Dr. Athey currently serves on the Human Performance Team for the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Follow Dr. Athey on Twitter at @AmyAthey.  

Introduction: Transformative Resilient Leadership Defined
I. Foundations of Transformative Resilient Leadership
1. Study the Past, Prepare for the Future
2. Modern Classics
3. Crisis Leadership Through the Lens of Resilience
4. Essential Neuroscience for Leaders
II. The Five Pillars of Transformative Resilient Leadership
5. Optimistic Vision.
6. Decisiveness
7. Effective Communication
8. Supportive Relationships
9. Integrity
III. Leading From Strength
10. Self-Care for Performance.
Appendix A: Action Agenda and Quick Reference Card
Appendix B: Self-Assessment Tracking Tool
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