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Crisis, Command & Ego: When the Boss Shouldn't Lead

Author
Janet Charteris
Published
Mon 21 Jul 2025
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When crisis hits, your business doesn’t need hierarchy - it needs clarity.

In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, I sit down with Dave, a former rescue helicopter paramedic with 25 years of high-stakes experience, now a crisis management consultant.

We unpack a real-world example where the person with the title wasn’t the right person for the job - and how ego, emotion, and poor self-awareness nearly derailed the crisis response.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ Why BAU leadership structures can fail under pressure
 ✅ What to do when rank and capability don’t align
 ✅ How to manage ego clashes in the middle of a crisis
 ✅ And when it’s time for a “suck it up, this is the call” response

This episode is a must-listen for leaders, comms pros, and anyone involved in crisis response or culture change. Because in the heat of the moment, it's not about your job title - it's about getting the job done.

To get hold of Dave Greenberg at www.davegreeberg.com and LinkedIn

To get hold of Janet try LinkedIn or [email protected]

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