Crisis of the Month
Your monthly guide to what went wrong (and how to do it better)From PR nightmares to corporate meltdowns, every month brings a new mess – and a new lesson.
Crisis of the Month is a no-fluff Substack that breaks down real-world crises and what they teach us about leadership, communication, and damage control.
Whether you’re in comms, ops, or just crisis-curious, this is your monthly guide to what went wrong and how to do it better.
🔍Case studies, analysis, and takeaways
❓Thoughtful questions to ask your team
💬Written by your friendly crisis management friends at Kith
📬 Free and delivered monthly
Follow now so you’re ready before the next one hits.
Crisis Leadership Blog
Your Company Without Fear: A Thought Experiment
Confucius tells us that “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Crisis is the shadow that follows every bold decision and for many leaders, fear of that shadow shapes everything they do. But what if that fear wasn’t just unnecessary, but...
Getting to Yes: How to Win Executive Buy-In for Crisis Simulations
Simulations are one of the most effective ways to prepare your organization for a crisis. They build readiness, clarify roles, strengthen relationships, and help teams respond with speed and confidence when it matters most. As a crisis communicator, you already know...
Ghosts of Campaigns Past: When Brands Get It Almost Wrong
This time last year, we wrote a Halloween-themed article, “Very Scary Marketing Decisions,” highlighting baffling and ill-conceived advertising and branding blunders, such as: Bath and Body Works launching a line of holiday candles, which included one bearing the...
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