When disaster hits, leadership isn’t optional—it’s human. Step up with clarity, calm, and care.

Leading After the Storm is a powerful and practical guide for those tasked with leading in the wake of crisis—whether it's a natural disaster, organizational collapse, or a deeply personal loss affecting a team or community. Written by award-winning leadership strategist Dr. Karissa Thomas, this book helps professionals navigate the emotional and operational chaos that follows high-impact events.

With grounded insight, cross-cultural sensitivity, and emotionally intelligent tools, Dr. Thomas equips leaders to:
•    Communicate with compassion and credibility in uncertain moments
•    Calm emotionally overwhelmed teams while navigating your own stress
•    Coordinate decisions and resources across agencies, departments, or community systems
•    Avoid common leadership pitfalls like over-functioning, avoidance, or unintentional harm
•    Integrate local wisdom, cultural context, and inclusive leadership models
•    Sustain yourself and your team through the long arc of recovery

From hurricane response to public health crises to internal organizational trauma, this book offers real-world examples, leadership scripts, and reflective prompts designed for frontline professionals, NGO workers, school leaders, and community-based organizers.
Whether you're showing up in the aftermath of a flood, a staff layoff, or systemic failure, Leading After the Storm reminds you that leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about being present, listening deeply, and coordinating hope into action.

You don’t have to lead perfectly. You just have to lead—with integrity and intention.

Includes field-ready tools, global case examples, and a flexible leadership framework for recovery and resilience.