Crisis Capable

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"Some things are worth dying for. For everything else, you need a plan." — Fabiana Lacerca-Allen's father Fabiana Lacerca-Allen grew up in Argentina during a time of military dictatorship, when kidnappings were frequent and she and her loved ones were targets. She longed to stand up and make a difference for her family, her friends, and her country. After watching her father lead efforts for a democratic government and serve as the first state secretary of industry for the elected government, Lacerca-Allen earned a law degree in Argentina. She then moved to the U.S. to pursue a master's degree in law. Drawing on her background and experiences with high-stakes negotiations and value-driven leadership, Lacerca-Allen rose quickly to top positions at well-known companies, where she has led global teams in compliance for the past three decades. Now, as she serves on boards and mentors young professionals, she shares her experiences to teach others how to be aware of their surroundings, improve their leadership strategies, and make decisions with the information they have. In this book, Lacerca-Allen recounts how her family escaped threats to their survival, including a kidnapping attempt at the apartment complex where she received math tutoring. She reveals how her father taught her the "Six-Month Rule" to help her navigate opportunities in the U.S., and how she negotiated for a relocation package while learning the importance of self-assessment and self-advocacy. She discusses the key components of being socially aware and picking up signs that others might overlook in both life and the workplace. Readers will learn ways to carry out negotiations, manage the gray areas where right and wrong aren't clear, and walk away from environments that don't align with your values. By using emotional intelligence, Lacerca-Allen emphasizes that together we can inspire change, create more diverse settings, and be prepared to face whatever comes our way.