Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points that Challenge Every Company and Career
Why Ordinary Preparation Fails in Extraordinary Times and How Warrior Mindsets Win When Plans Fall Apart
About This Book
Crisis Capable takes you on a gripping journey from surviving chaos in Argentina to thriving as a C-suite executive, equipping you with real-world strategies to master uncertainty and lead with integrity. Through vivid stories, practical tools, and sharp psychological insights, you'll discover how to decode subtle risks, trust your gut, and transform crises into career-defining breakthroughs. Whether you’re facing boardroom battles, family dilemmas, or personal doubts, this book dares you to upgrade your planning, lean into tough decisions, and unite a tribe that won’t let you fail—no matter what comes next.About the Author
Fabiana Lacerca-Allen is a globally recognized compliance executive, celebrated for masterminding crisis strategies at Fortune 100 companies and mentoring leaders across continents. Born amid political upheaval in Argentina and now based in the US, Fabiana is as adept at negotiating with armed captors as she is at guiding executives through complex mergers or regulatory storms. Her signature blend of grit, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural savvy has earned her board seats, keynote stages, and the unwavering loyalty of the teams she coaches. Fabiana lives her values daily—and empowers others to find their inner warriors.
Biggest Takeaway
By applying the principles in these pages, you'll sharpen your situational awareness, strengthen your emotional intelligence, and become a leader who acts decisively under pressure. You'll learn the six-month rule for confident decisions, negotiate with assertiveness, and build the kind of trusted tribe you want by your side when things go wrong. These lessons translate into measurable improvements: faster recovery from setbacks, clearer self-advocacy, stronger risk management, and the fearlessness to align your career with your values—all while inspiring and protecting those you lead.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Your Gut Knows Before Your Brain Does—Harness Intuition and Situational Awareness
Only Decide When You Must—How the Six-Month Rule Builds Better Choices
You Get What You Ask For—Know Your Worth and Negotiate Like a True Self-Advocate
See the Gray Areas—Master Complex Choices and Calculated Risks Amid Uncertainty
Your Tribe Defines Your Survival—Build a Warrior Team for Any Crisis
Teaching Emotional Intelligence—It’s More Than IQ and It’s the Key to Influence
Develop Your Own Crisis Plan—Why Preparation Beats Paralysis Every Single Time
Culture Fit Matters—Let Values, Not Just Skills, Guide Every Major Team or Career Choice
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