How Honesty With Romanian Secret Police Saved a $480 Million Deal

What do leading a SWAT team through a hostage situation, brokering a $480 million deal in Qatar, and saving a failing project in post-civil war Liberia have in common? The same principles that make or break your business when a crisis hits.

International business attorney, Bronze Star recipient, and Amazon #1 bestselling author Conan J. Higgins has spent 25 years operating where most people only theorize — in combat zones, high-stakes negotiations, and international business environments where the rules shift faster than you can read them. He breaks down the crisis leadership frameworks from his book, The Maverick’s Blueprint, and translates them directly for entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders.

In this episode, you’ll learn why the idea of “rising to the occasion” is a dangerous myth and what actually determines how you perform under pressure, the “when, then” mindset that separates reactive leaders from resilient ones, and how Conan turned four hours with the Romanian secret police into a business advantage by doing the one thing most people wouldn’t. This discussion on crisis management, presented as an operating environment rather than a hypothetical ‘what if’ scenario. The speaker emphasizes how his book provides crucial crisis preparedness and risk management strategies. He offers business management and leadership insights for individuals navigating these challenges, highlighting practical management tips to help people.

Tune in to Broadcast Your Authority to learn how the principles forged in the world’s hardest environments apply directly to leading, growing, and protecting your business.

Conan J. Higgins, Esq., KM, Ph.D., is an international business attorney, crisis leadership consultant, and Amazon #1 bestselling author who has spent his career operating at the intersection of law, leadership, and high-stakes decision-making.

He serves as president and general counsel of TSI Legal Enterprises, PC, and holds general counsel roles for multiple organizations in the defense, technology, and security sectors. His consulting practice focuses on helping executives and organizations navigate crises, build cultural intelligence, and lead effectively when the plan falls apart.

Connect with Conan Higgins:
Website: https://tsilegalenterprises.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conan-j-higgins-esq-km-ph-d-0b6b5b27/

Get a copy of “The Maverick’s Blueprint: Crisis Leadership For An Unstable World” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mavericks-Blueprint-Crisis-Leadership-Unstable/dp/B0FY1R5LS4

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