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When Everything Falls Apart: Leadership That Endures Through Crisis
Does your leadership reveal itself or retreat when disaster strikes? Pull up a chair where we explore the raw, unfiltered reality of guiding organizations through upheaval. This isn't about crisis management theory—it's about creating genuine safety when everything feels uncertain. Join AIGA President Cesar Rivera and AIGA Asheville President John Hornsby to illuminate the hidden strengths that emerge when leaders face the unimaginable. We'll unpack:
• How crisis strips away pretense and reveals authentic leadership priorities
• Building small community practices that foster belonging amid chaos
• The contagious power of calm presence amid organizational chaos
No polished case studies—just honest conversation about navigating real storms while building resilient systems that help communities survive and eventually thrive again.
When Everything Falls Apart: Leadership That Endures Through Crisis
Does your leadership reveal itself or retreat when disaster strikes? Pull up a chair where we explore the raw, unfiltered reality of guiding organizations through upheaval. This isn't about crisis management theory—it's about creating genuine safety when everything feels uncertain. Join AIGA President Cesar Rivera and AIGA Asheville President John Hornsby to illuminate the hidden strengths that emerge when leaders face the unimaginable. We'll unpack:
• How crisis strips away pretense and reveals authentic leadership priorities
• Building small community practices that foster belonging amid chaos
• The contagious power of calm presence amid organizational chaos
No polished case studies—just honest conversation about navigating real storms while building resilient systems that help communities survive and eventually thrive again.










