One of America’s best-known crisis managers reveals the secrets to moving past personal and professional setbacks in this “powerful, inspiring book that will help you better understand yourself in every situation” (Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason).

Whether the problem is debt, infidelity, indiscretion, or merely an embarrassing email sent to the wrong reader, we have all found ourselves in bad situations of our own making. And whether that puts you in a delicate position or a full-blown crisis, it can sometimes feel as if there is no way out. Enter Judy Smith, who is on speed dial for some of the highest-profile celebrities, politicians, and corporations in the world. In Good Self, Bad Self, Smith shares her methods for smoothing over a bad situation while providing the tools to prevent similar incidents from ever happening again.

The way to get through a personal or professional rough spot is by learning to identify high-risk situations that often lead to marital, financial, professional, or personal imprudence. In Good Self, Bad Self, Smith distills years of experience to share the tools we all need to face our mistakes and ultimately overcome them.