# THE GLASS CAGE (CRISIS MANAGEMENT)

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Podcast: [Survive: Essentials for C-Store Assistant Managers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992)
Published: 2026-02-14T04:44:46+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/002f4dbf
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## Resource

Show Notes (Survive Version) Episode Title: The Glass Cage: Managing the Aftermath (Episode 74) Episode Description: "The robbery is over. The crisis has just begun." For an Assistant Manager, the 3:00 AM phone call is the ultimate test. How you handle the first hour after a security incident determines the future of your team. In this episode of Survive , Mike Hernandez walks you through the Post-Incident Protocol . We discuss why enforcing the "Safe Drop" is actually a safety measure, not just a cash control rule, and how to lead your team when they are shaken up. What You Will Learn: The First 60 Minutes: What to do immediately after the bad guy leaves (Lock, Call, Preserve). The "Safe Drop" Defense: How to explain to your clerks that holding less cash makes them invisible to criminals. Emotional Leadership: How to switch from "Boss" to "First Responder" when your employee is in shock. The Lucas Plan: Mike shares his 25-year journey to earning his degree, reminding you that your current struggle is just one part of a longer success story. Resources & Links: 📲 Download the Post-Incident Protocol: Text the word CRISIS to 956-897-9192 . 🎧 Recommended Listen: Thrive: Episode 83 (Learn how the Store Manager handles the investigation and the P&L impact of theft).

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