It’s hard to believe that 11 months have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast and changed my business and my life forever. In the aftermath of this catastrophic event, I have had to rethink my approach to almost everything I do, both professionally and personally. Katrina was such a monumental event that I feel compelled to share with my industry colleagues some of the lessons learned from that experience. Whether the event is a hurricane, tornado, fire, terrorist attack or any other natural or man-made catastrophe, the following is meant as a practical guide to prepare realistically for ...