Crisis. Disaster. Attack. These emotionally charged words catapult our brains into overdrive. You’ve heard it countless times: be proactive. Maybe you roll your eyes and say, “I know.” Perhaps it is coupled with an audible groan of annoyance. We hear you. But be practical. Do not let yourself become overwhelmed or you will suffer decision paralysis. If the thought of tackling the unknown beast has you breathing into a paper bag, you won’t glean much benefit from this article, and you will make mistakes when the real thing happens. Best place to start: slow down and take a deep breath.…