LOOK IN THE MIRRORLOOK IN THE MIRRORHere are the two most important truths about crisis leadership: First, you have to build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes or no one will follow you when it does. Second, there's no substitute for preparation. If you have not readied yourself for emergencies through practice and exercises, your performance will suffer when a crisis arrives. Leadership is like a muscle. You get better with practice. Start by assessing your strengths and weaknesses as a leader. That means getting feedback from your colleagues. Next, create a plan that challenges you to improve on a weak area. Finally, make sure you have the support you need to succeed. That could mean a mentor Mentor, in Greek mythology Mentor (mĕn`tər, –tôr'), in Greek mythology, friend of Odysseus and tutor of Telemachus. , a coach, or simply some trusted colleagues who can tell you if you're you're Contraction of you are. you're you are you're be making progress. John R. Ryan Vice Admiral John R. Ryan (b. August 15, 1945) is the former Chancellor of the State University of New York. A native of Mountainhome, Pa., Vice Admiral Ryan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1967 with his twin brother, Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan Jr. PRESIDENT OF THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP 
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