16 Lessons Leaders Have Learned From a Crisis

Whether you’re a corporate executive addressing a corporate PR nightmare or a small business owner strapped for cash, trying to figure out how you’re going to make payroll next month, a business crisis is bound to happen at some point so you have to be ready to face the challenge.

In the long run, taking accountability and keeping a cool head is one of the best ways leaders can avoid knee-jerk reactions and learn to troubleshoot the storm more effectively. Your ability to weather a huge storm in the marketplace may also increase the growth potential of your business success down the line.

Earnix CMO David Howland joins a panel of Fast Company Executive Board members to share the most important lessons they've learned from a crisis.