Masters of Disaster: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Masters of Disaster containing key details about the book.
What is Masters of Disaster About?
Masters of Disaster is a book that examines the role and responsibilities of crisis managers, and provides insights and lessons for handling and recovering from high-stakes and high-profile crises, drawing from real-life examples from various industries and sectors.
In Masters of Disaster, the authors reveal the magic formula you need to take control when it's your turn to be sucked into the vortex of the modern spin cycle. Covering the ten commandments of damage control, and based on their work for clients like Bill Clinton, Goldman Sachs and Hollywood studios, the authors outline the strategies that can make real time news alerts, Twitter trend lines and viral videos work for you rather than against you.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Masters of Disaster
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* Natural disasters can cause widespread destruction and require large-scale responses to mitigate the damage.
* Emergencies can put a strain on local communities, making it essential for organizations to prepare in advance.
* The ability to quickly mobilize resources and make informed decisions is essential to effective disaster response.
* The mastery of disaster response requires extensive coordination and communication, combined with a deep understanding of the local area and its infrastructure.
* Leaders must be able to identify the unique challenges presented by each disaster and tailor their response accordingly.
* The key to success in disaster response lies in preparation, planning, and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Who is the author of Masters of Disaster?
Christopher Lehane is a partner in the strategic communications firm Fabiani & Lehane, which provides high level counsel to corporate, entertainment, political and professional sports clients facing complex challenges typically involving some combination of the law, finance, government affairs and communications.
Bill Guttentag is a two-time Oscar-winning feature film and documentary writer-producer-director. His films include the dramatic features Live!, starring Eva Mendes and Andre Braugher, and Knife Fight starring Rob Lowe, Julie Bowen, and Carrie-Ann Moss.
Book Details
- Print length: 256 pages
- Genre: Business, Nonfiction, Politics
Masters of Disaster Chapters
Chapter 1:Crisis as a State of Nature
Chapter 2:Stop Digging
Chapter 3:Do No Harm
Chapter 4:Discipline
Chapter 5:Credibility
Chapter 6:Playing to Win
Chapter 7:Commandment I: Full Disclosure
Chapter 8:Commandment II: Speak to Your Core Audience
Chapter 9:Commandment III: Don't Feed the Fire
Chapter 10:Commandment IV: Details Matter
Chapter 11:Commandment V: Hold Your Head High
Chapter 12:Commandment VI: Be Straight about What You Know, What You Don't Know, and What You Are Going to Do to Fix the Problem
Chapter 13:Commandment VII: Respond with Overwhelming Force
Chapter 14:Commandment VIII: First In, First Out
Chapter 15:Commandment IX: No Swiftboating
Chapter 16:Commandment X: They Dissemble, You Destroy
Chapter 17:The Damage Control Survival Kit
Chapter 18:The User's Manual
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "Masters of Disaster is the perfect playbook for how to respond when you're under enemy fire…a vital and fun read full of back-room tales for those who want to learn from America's greatest corporate and political scandals.” — The Huffington Post
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in furthering your personal development, I invite you to check out my list of favorite personal development books page. On this page, you'll find a curated list of books that have personally impacted my life, each with a summary and key lessons.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
