The Disaster and Emergency Management world lost a tremendous academic last week with the passing of Dr. Dennis Mileti. Dr. Mileti was a well-known and beloved natural hazards researcher and a leading risk communicator who inspired generations with the practical application of his research. He made it easy for the rest of us to understand academia. My latest blog is dedicated to Dr. Mileti’s research and includes references to his work (and other tips) to support writing with

Last week I posted on LinkedIn about the 5 C's of Crisis Communication: Compassion, Clarity, Consistency, Commitment and Calm. In a series of blog posts, I am drilling down into the five components and how we can apply them to our crisis communications approaches, starting with compassion. For more than 30 years, Michael West's research has focused on organizational culture and effectiveness, particularly in health services. This article "How to lead with compassion in times