ENDORSEMENTS

"This book should be part of the library of every HR professional and the steps it outlines should be put into action by every HR leader to prepare for the human side of any disaster affecting their business."

—Libby Sartain, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Yahoo! Inc., former Vice President of People, Southwest Airlines, and coauthor of HR from the Hear and Brand from the Inside

"Whether you're an HR professional in a large corporation, a nonprofit, or a small business, you should keep this book close at hand. Its practical advice and coaching tips are the road map for ensuring the psychological and physical well-being of people in the workplace that you'll need most when you least expect it."

—Lois P. Frankel, PhD, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office and Nice Girls Don't Get Rich

"If you've got a disaster on your hands, you'll want to read this how-to guide. The real-life examples and planning principles are just what you'll need to help you chart the best path through the worst times."

—Brad Whitworth, Director, Enterprise Communications, California State Automobile Association

"Leading People Through Disasters offers a roadmap to the responsibilities that HR professionals can take and architect to help organizations and people cope with catastrophes. It provides a template for disaster planning that won't avoid the disaster, but will help mitigate the results. This book should not just be read; it should be applied."

—Dave Ulrich, coauthor of HR Value Proposition; Professor, University of Michigan; and Partner, The RBL Group