Sign up to get full access to all our latest content, research, and network for everything L&D.

Trapped in the Big Easy: Leadership Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Add bookmark
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Dr. Ketchum’s book Trapped in the Big Easy, which details his experience in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005. This passage describes the events of Thursday, September 1st, the fourth day after Katrina struck. It has been condensed and edited from the original version as it appears in the book. You can purchase your own copy of the book on Amazon. "It was near impossible to get any decent sleep. I woke up and gl...

Upcoming Events

CLO Exchange Austin

April 12 - 14, 2026

Renaissance Austin Hotel | Austin, TX

CLO Exchange Austin

CRO Exchange New York

April 19 - 21, 2026

Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn

CRO Exchange New York

CLO Exchange Healthcare & Life Sciences

May 3 - 5, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Boston - Cambridge

CLO Exchange Healthcare & Life Sciences

CLO Exchange Chicago

June 7 - 9, 2026

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile

CLO Exchange Chicago

CRO Exchange San Francisco

June 28 - 30, 2026

Hotel Nikko | San Francisco, CA

CRO Exchange San Francisco

Latest Webinars

Closing the Gap Between Leadership Training and Real-World Performance with AI Coaching

2026-04-28

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM EST

In “Closing the Gap Between Leadership Training and Real-World Performance with AI Coaching,” discov...

From Roleplay to Revenue: Operationalizing Real-World Sales Readiness

2026-04-08

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM EST

In “From Roleplay to Revenue: Operationalizing Real-World Sales Readiness,” discover how learning an...

High-Payoff Leader Development: What to Prioritize When Everything’s Urgent

2026-03-26

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM EST

Learn how to prioritize leadership development that drives real behavior change and business impact—...

Recommended