The First Ten Minutes Matter
Bad news creates pressure fast. What a leader does in the first few minutes can either organize the moment—or make it worse.
In this episode of Before the Pressure, Dr. Arnold Sanchez explores how to respond when something goes wrong without reacting too quickly, spreading anxiety, or making decisions before the facts are clear.
Strong leaders stabilize first, clarify ownership, identify the next move, and create enough space for the truth to emerge.
In This Episode
Why the first few minutes after bad news matter
How assumptions create unnecessary pressure
Why facts should come before…
The skinny
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