Eye of the Storm: How to Make Good Decisions in Bad Situations
About this book
Discover how to master your emotions, think clearly and make good decisions no matter how bad the situation.Scott Walker, a renowned kidnap-for-ransom negotiator, has faced some of the most challenging scenarios imaginable. When someone is taken hostage or cyber-criminals attempt to extort an organisation, he is the person called in to negotiate a positive outcome. He has succeeded more than 300 times, all by remaining calm in the eye of the storm.The techniques he uses can be adapted to just about any crisis you are likely to experience, whether at work or in your personal life. In The Eye of the Storm, he shares simple steps we can all take to navigate unpredictable, stressful moments, be more resilient, deal with change and thrive under pressure. Packed with practical advice and thrilling stories from situations where lives were at stake, this book will equip you with the tools to help you rise to the moment and act decisively when it matters most.