Leading After the Storm

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Leading After the Storm: How to Communicate, Calm, and Coordinate in the Wake of Disaster is a practical, emotionally intelligent guide for anyone called to lead through chaos. Written by global leadership strategist Dr. Karissa Thomas, this book equips teachers, NGO staff, community organizers, adjusters, volunteers, and faith-based leaders to navigate post-disaster environments with clarity, compassion, and cultural awareness. Whether you’re managing a crisis shelter in the Philippines, coordinating aid in South Africa, or helping students feel safe after a wildfire in California, this guide offers globally inclusive strategies for emotional regulation, trauma-informed communication, and high-stress leadership. Grounded in real-world experience—not theory—this book includes field-ready tools, global case examples, and guidance on cross-cultural coordination, age-specific crisis care, and burnout prevention. It’s not just about surviving the aftermath—it’s about becoming a steady presence others can trust. If you’re leading after disaster strikes—or preparing your team to do so—this book belongs in your hands. Perfect for disaster recovery professionals, school leaders, nonprofit teams, community advocates, and emotional first responders worldwide.