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Crisis Ahead

Crisis Ahead

Hosted by Edward Segal

Episodes

204

Latest episode

Dec 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Nationally known bestselling author Edward Segal shares his advice, observations, and recommendations on how to prevent, manage and recover from business-related crises. Learn how companies, organizations, and individuals managed crisis situations and the lessons to be learned from their failures, mistakes and successes.

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December 16, 20251 min

The Benefits Of Communication Risk Management

Communication risk management can be used by companies and government agencies as a crisis early-warning system. Find out why and how in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

December 8, 20251 min

In A Crisis, Accountability Beats Blame

Government and corporate leaders who cause a crisis shouldn’t blame others for their own mistakes. Learn why in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

December 1, 20251 min

How Advisors Can Help Or Hurt The Response To A Crisis

Sometimes the biggest challenges for companies and government agencies when responding to crisis situations can be their PR and legal advisors, consultants, and in-house staff. Find out why—and what executives can do about it—in this edition of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

November 24, 20251 min

Lessons From FEMA’s Latest Leadership Shake-Up

There are crisis management lessons to be learned from David Richardson, who resigned after only serving six months as FEMA’s acting administrator. Find out what those lessons are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

November 17, 20251 min

Is Your Organization Vulnerable To A Crisis?

Is your company or government agency doing everything it can to help prevent a crisis situation? Find out by answering four key questions in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

November 10, 20251 min

The FAA’s Decision To Reduce Airplane Flights

In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” learn about the best practice that the FAA followed when it required airlines to cutback flights at 40 major airports across the country.

November 3, 20251 min

The Role Of Backchannel Communications During A Crisis

Backchannel communications with those who are impacted, involved, or responsible for a crisis can be one way to help address the situation. But there are risks associated with these confidential conversations. Learn more about backchannel communications in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

October 27, 20251 min

The Top 3 Risks That Can Trigger A Crisis

The risks that can trigger a crisis for companies are always subject to change. Find out what the most important risks are today—including one that is rising in importance—in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

October 20, 20251 min

Lessons From The Cuban Missile Crisis

President John Kennedy’s success in responding to the 13-day long Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 continues to have important lessons about crisis management for today’s government and business leaders.  Find out what those lessons are in this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute.”

October 13, 20251 min

The Importance Of Communicating About A Crisis

In this episode of the “Crisis Management Minute,” find out what can happen if government agencies and companies stay quiet about a crisis.

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