The Coronavirus Crisis
A Leadership Webinar Series from Diamond6

PAST Webinars

Open Q&A and Discussion Forum
with Dr. Jeff McCausland, Diamond6 Founder & CEO

Dr. McCausland is a veteran who retired after 30 years of service in the United States Army as a Colonel. He commanded the first battalion to enter Iraq during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, held a position in the White House under President Bill Clinton, is a military analyst for CBS Radio and television and a visiting professor at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You can find his full bio and experience here.

An open Q&A and discussion forum where Jeff answers your questions about leadership, organizational change, crisis management, communication, and anything else you want to ask him about related to the challenges COVID-19 has presented all of us-- personally, professionally, and organizationally. 

Additional resourcE:

  • “If” Rudyard Kipling poem, recited by Sir Michael Caine

How to Tap Into Your Emotional Intelligence to Help You & Your Team Thrive: Know what separates good leaders from great ones
with Joe Doty, Diamond6 Faculty Member

Joe Doty is the Executive Director of the Dr. John Feagin Leadership Program and Associate Director of the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) curriculum at the Duke University School of Medicine. He recently returned from three years in Singapore working as a leadership and ethics advisor. Joe is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point NY, and served in both educational and leadership positions during his 28 years in the Army.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is being able to effectively monitor, and act on one’s thinking and emotions while also being socially aware and managing relationships well. During these challenging times we need (and need to be) leaders who are empathetic, who are able to communicate AND listen to understand. In this webinar Joe Doty will share why EI is so critical in the world of leadership and life. Plus, how you can learn, develop, and master your emotional intelligence to help yourself and your team. 


You will learn: 

  • The four key components of EI

  • The three areas of EI that require important self awareness

  • How you can practice and continue to develop your EI 


Additional resources:

How to Communicate & Lead in a Virtual & Socially Distant World: What you need to know to keep your team engaged, productive, & connected while working from home
with Tanya McCausland, COO, Diamond6 Leadership

Tanya McCausland has been running Diamond6 with her father Jeff since it’s inception over 15 years ago. She is responsible for day-to-day business operations as well as assisting in the development of new workshops to keep Diamond6 on the cutting edge of effective leadership development. She speaks locally and nationally on executive and organizational wellness in addition to running popular online health programs. 

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

Gone are the days (for now!) of catching up with a colleague in the hallway or simply knocking on your bosses door to get an answer to a burning question. The coronavirus pandemic has forced so many of us to shift into working from home,increasing our reliance on digital communication-- some we're used to and others, not so much! Plus, fear, uncertainty, and strict limits on social interactions are causing stress and anxiety for workers, increasing the chances of communication mistakes and misunderstandings. 

In this brief, but informative webinar, Tanya McCausland will cover some essential dos and don'ts of digital communication in the age of the coronavirus. She will share some simple tips for communicating clearly and concisely so you can get things done. Plus, creative solutions for maintaining (and maybe even growing!) those important personal connections with your employees and co-workers in a socially distant world.

You will learn:

  • Essential dos & don'ts of digital communication that are more important now than ever

  • Why you should be only having 2 types of meetings-- and how to have them, effectively

  • How to stay keep everyone informed without driving yourself & everyone else crazy

  • How to bring empathy, connection, & humanity into your communications

How to Drive Organizational Change in the Midst of a Crisis: (… and Why Now is a Good Time to Do It!)
with Jeff McCausland, Founder & CEO, Diamond6 Leadership

Dr. McCausland is a veteran who retired after 30 years of service in the United States Army as a Colonel. He commanded the first battalion to enter Iraq during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, held a position in the White House under President Bill Clinton, is a military analyst for CBS Radio and television and a visiting professor at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You can find his full bio and experience here.  

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unsettling crisis for all organizations - large and small. It is causing incredible uncertainty for workers, lost productivity across all types of businesses, massive financial loss, and possible failure for many.

There is nothing more important for leaders right now than to do everything you can to ensure the survival of their organizations by adapting to and managing change. In order to make it through you must see this crisis as an opportunity, not just as a danger. 

During this webinar Dr. Jeff McCausland will address the key steps you must take right now to adapt your organization and effect change quickly. By doing so you will be able to flourish in the “new normal” that is waiting for us all in the future. 

You will learn:

  • Exactly what organizational culture is and why it is so important when effecting change

  • Why a crisis is a good time to think about organizational change

  • What primary obstacles you may face in effecting change

  • How you can affect change quickly and efficiently while keeping your organization intact

Coping with Stress & Social Isolation:
Getting a Little Relief During These Fear-Filled Times
with Dr. Kathy Maxwell, Diamond6 Faculty Member

Dr. Kathy Maxwell is a Certified Health Education Specialist and former health care provider. She has taught courses at Penn State University on stress management, emotional intelligence, health education, and strategies for resisting disease. Dr. Maxwell hold graduate degrees in nursing and health education and a doctorate in adult education. 

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

The COVID-19 pandemic is a particularly cruel crisis. The stress, fear, and isolation have deprived us of the one thing that helps us through hard times- personal human connection. Now, more than ever, we must learn how to manage stress, cope with uncertainty, and build resilience. This is how we can stay strong and through this together. In this webinar, stress management and health education expert, Dr. Kathy Maxwell will share her favorite ways to combat stress and anxiety despite so much fear and uncertainty.

You will learn:

  • How to break out of unhealthy stress cycles to be more at ease 

  • Two techniques to help you overcome fear and panic attacks

  • Ways to recognize that the human spirit can be amazingly resilient during trying times

Crisis Communications:
How to Leverage the Right Media Channels to Get Your Message Out
with Molly Stark Dean, Social Media Consultant

Molly Stark Dean has worked in newsrooms optimizing social media content strategy for over a decade: CoinDesk, Reuters, CBS News Radio, mediabistro and Fox News Channel. Molly graduated from New York University with a Master of Arts Journalism Degree in their new Reporting the Nation program. At NYU, she interned for ABC News and USA Today. Molly taught audience development at the University of Missouri School of Journalism China Program and Mediabistro.

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

All organizations are now in a time of crisis and constant change is the name of the game. The only thing that has remained consistent is our need to communicate. However, HOW we communicate in times of crisis can make or break even the most successful organization. In this webinar, social media consultant Molly Stark Dean will share critical, yet simple, communications strategies that you can start implementing right away. 

You will learn:

  • How to integrate multiple traditional and social media communication tools to reach a wide audience with your messages (plus, a simple trick to make sure they see it!) 

  • The importance of communicating with consistency AND how to be strategic in your communications

  • Helpful online and social media tools organizations should consider to streamline their communication

Additional Resources

  • Helpful Links and Resources: CLICK HERE to download Molly’s list of companies and resources you might find helpful for streamlining your communication.

How to Use Positive Psychology During the Coronavirus Outbreak
with Dr. Chris Maxwell, Diamond6 Faculty Member

Dr. Chris Maxwell is a long-time Diamond6 faculty member and studied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the author of Lead Like a Guide; How World-Class Mountaineers Inspire Us to Be Better Leaders.

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

The scientific study of Positive Psychology is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play.

During this webinar Dr. Chris Maxwell will explain three important concepts from Positive Psychology and how you can use them to help yourself, your family, and your community thrive during these very challenging times.

You will learn:

  • How you can use positive emotions to reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body 

  • How you can build resilience through accurate thinking about adversity

  • How you can fight feelings of helplessness by embracing an optimistic outlook

Additional Resources

  • The webinar worksheet: CLICK HERE to download it. We recommend printing it out prior to the webinar so you can take notes.

  • Helpful links: CLICK HERE to download a PDF of all the links Dr. Maxwell referenced in his presentation.

  • More about Positive Psychology: Learn more about Positive Psychology HERE.

  • Character Strengths: Take the VIA Character Strengths Survey HERE.

How to Lead Through Uncertainty With a Clear Plan & Decisive Action
with Dr. Jeff McCausland, Founder & CEO,
Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy

Dr. McCausland is a veteran who retired after 30 years of service in the United States Army as a Colonel. He commanded the first battalion to enter Iraq during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, held a position in the White House under President Bill Clinton, is a military analyst for CBS Radio and television and a visiting professor at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You can find his full bio and experience here.

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

It is impossible to deny that we are in the midst of a global health crisis. One that has affected, and will continue to affect, every aspect of our lives - health, travel, business, education, and the economy.

So, what is the best thing for your organization to do in the MIDDLE of all this chaos? When everything is coming to a standstill, how do you not let fear drive your decision-making? What should you say and do to reassure your employees, clients, and other stakeholders?

In this webinar, Jeff McCausland will help you get a clear gasp on the current situation we are all facing. His insights and practical strategies are ones you can start putting in place right away to create reassurance, build organizational resilience, and use this crisis as an opportunity for learning and growth.

You will learn:

  • Insights and practical strategies you can use ASAP 

  • Reassure your team

  • Build organizational resilience

  • Use this crisis as an opportunity for learning and growth



Additional resources:

  • The webinar worksheet: CLICK HERE to download it. We recommend printing it out prior to the webinar so you can take notes.

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