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“Make everybody fall out of the plane first, and then explain who they were and why they were in the plane to begin with.” quote by Ansen Dibell
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“Make everybody fall out of the plane first, and then explain who they were and why they were in the plane to begin with.”

Ansen Dibell

About This Quote

Source Novel: The King of the City, 1979

He suggests confronting a crisis first, then explaining the participants' identities and reasons for being involved.

In simple terms: Deal with the problem before explaining the people involved.

Key Takeaway

Address the issue before providing context.

Themes

crisis management communication leadership

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

advice strategic

When to use this quote

  • emergency response
  • team debrief
  • public relations
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

problem solving storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the best order to handle emergencies?
  • How does timing affect audience perception?
A Different Perspective

Overlooks the need for immediate empathy.

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