I’m Ben Baran. For years, I’ve been interested in how people, groups, and organizations deal with adversity. I’m an associate professor of management at Cleveland State University, co-founder of the consulting firm Indigo Anchor, and a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy Reserve.

I wrote a book. It’s titled Crucibles: How Faith and Science Help Us Navigate Suffering, and it’s set to publish on Sept. 8, 2026.

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