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In Reality-Based Leadership, Cy Wakeman emphasizes that leaders should focus on reality over ego, address facts instead of stories, and hold individuals accountable while empowering them to make decisions and learn from their experiences.

Greg McKeown’s Essentialism and Effortless emphasize focusing on what truly matters by simplifying priorities, reducing unnecessary effort, and achieving more by aligning actions with clarity and enjoyment.

In Optimal Outcomes, Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler offers strategies to break free from conflict loops by identifying common habits like blaming, shutting down, and over-collaborating, while emphasizing the importance of understanding emotions and creating clarity to take effective, pattern-breaking actions.

Cy Wakeman's No Ego emphasizes a reality-based leadership approach that reduces workplace drama, promotes accountability, and encourages leaders to focus on solutions without enabling dependency, ultimately fostering a culture where critical thinking and ownership drive better outcomes.

In The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath explore how certain experiences have a lasting impact through elements like elevation, insight, pride, and connection, and emphasize the importance of intentionally creating memorable moments to deepen relationships and foster shared meaning.

On August 17, 2021, Inc. magazine announced that Old Dominion Strategies ranked #469 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the company as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private businesses, recognized for its resilience and growth amidst challenging times.

ODS has been awarded a task order under PACTS II to support the DHS Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation (PA&E) by providing analysis, preparation, and publication of key deliverables for performance budget management and reporting.

The recent Program Managers (PM) Conference focused on deepening connections, aligning with the Vivid Vision pillars, and integrating insights from Connect First by Melanie A. Katzman, Ph.D., emphasizing the power of interpersonal connections to enhance team collaboration and growth.

In Radical Integrity, James Jacobi explores how embracing authenticity and setting high standards can transform personal and professional growth, with strategies like gratitude, strategic goal-setting, and building meaningful connections, all of which align with our Vivid Vision's focus on integrity and team success.

ODS has been awarded a task order under PACTS II to support the DHS Federal Protective Service (FPS) with project management, security assessments, operations, and IT asset management across multiple U.S. regions, including DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

ODS has been awarded a task order under PACTS II to support the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Office of Cutter Forces, providing project management, business process development, and surface requirements administration support.

The post explores how the increasing reliance on rules can hinder innovation and decision-making, advocating for a culture that embraces experimentation, learning from mistakes, and empowering leaders to make decisions at the point of action.

The blog post emphasizes the importance of using a critical mindset—like “noise-canceling headphones”—to filter out distractions and focus on actions over rhetoric, allowing for better decision-making and solutions for clients.

At ODS, our commitment to "Making Success Possible" is driven by a team that is humble, eager, and dedicated, supported by initiatives like the Dream Manager program to help them achieve their aspirations.

The post reflects on the importance of core values like honor, integrity, and community commitment in ODS’s culture, emphasizing their Vivid Vision 2020 and the dedication to making success possible for employees, clients, partners, and communities.

The post uses the metaphor of a boxer’s corner team to highlight the importance of having a supportive network during difficult times, with Crisis1 positioned as the partner that provides the tools and guidance needed to overcome challenges.

The post recounts a Coast Guard rescue mission, emphasizing the importance of clear communication in crisis situations and urging businesses to proactively develop crisis response plans with Crisis1’s strategic communication approach.

The post emphasizes the importance of organizations understanding and communicating their identity, situation, position, and intentions (ISPI) during a crisis, with Crisis1 offering a structured approach to developing effective communication strategies and response plans.

The post uses the analogy of a wingman (Dash-2) to emphasize the importance of having a strategic partner who ensures you stay on course, with Crisis1 offering a systems approach to strategic planning, process improvement, and communication to reduce risk and build a strong, communicative culture.

The post reflects on the decline of civility in public discourse, emphasizing the importance of listening thoughtfully and critically, and highlights Crisis1’s approach of understanding root causes before offering solutions to client challenges.

The post discusses the importance of identifying and addressing "cinnamon" issues—small but critical customer interface problems in an organization, such as in recruiting or accounts payable—that can negatively impact business success if not managed properly.

The post emphasizes the importance of focusing on customer interfaces and identifying small "cinnamon" issues in an organization, advising businesses to use metrics and analysis tied to their strategic goals in order to proactively address minor problems before they grow into major challenges.

The post highlights how small, seemingly insignificant issues, like an empty cinnamon shaker, can reflect deeper cultural problems within an organization, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to details to prevent larger failures and ensuring a strong, quality-focused business environment.

In a crisis, leaders must prioritize immediate threats to the organization, followed by strategic planning and communication, and Crisis1 offers a systems approach to ensure businesses are equipped with the people, policies, plans, and platforms needed to navigate challenges and communicate effectively.

At the U.S. Coast Guard Alumni Association Women’s Leadership Initiative, Crisis1 highlighted its commitment to solving client challenges by developing decision-makers, while also reflecting on the core values instilled by the Coast Guard, emphasizing that aligning career choices with personal values leads to meaningful success.

Crisis1’s founder reflects on the company’s rapid growth and commitment to crisis leadership, strategic communication, and client-focused solutions, highlighting its dedication to hiring diverse, mission-driven individuals and supporting the Department of Homeland Security with integrity, accountability, and innovation.