Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy

05/26/2026

A title may give you a position, but it doesn’t determine your impact.

The people who make the greatest difference don’t wait for a promotion, recognition, or a particular role. They look for opportunities to serve, contribute, and make a positive impact wherever they are.

No matter your role, your experience, or your season of life, you have the ability to influence those around you. Lead from where you are! 💎💪🏼

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifice and service of the men and women who gave their lives for our country.

At Diamond6, service, leadership, and sacrifice are more than values; they are part of our foundation. The courage and selflessness of those we remember today continue to inspire the kind of leadership we believe in: leadership rooted in responsibility, character, and commitment to something greater than yourself.

Today, we honor their memory with gratitude and deep respect. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

A walking tour through Gettysburg’s historic Third Ward offered a powerful opportunity to engage with the history of Black Gettysburgians who lived, worked, worshipped, and built community here for generations.

Our CEO, Tanya McCausland, participated in the tour and visited key sites along the route, including the Hopkins House Museum, currently undergoing renovation as part of ongoing efforts to preserve and elevate these important stories for future generations.

These histories are essential to a fuller understanding of the Civil War era and the people whose lives shaped it. They deserve to be preserved, shared, and centered in how we remember this history.

We are proud to support the ongoing work of preservation in Gettysburg and to continue expanding our workshops to sites such as the Lincoln Cemetery at Gettysburg, committed to honoring diverse and often underrepresented narratives in American history. 💎🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday on our walking tour of Gettysburg's historic Third Ward!

The sun chased the rain away as walked in the footsteps of Black Gettysburgians who lived, worked, and worshipped in this community for generations.

We look forward to sharing more of these stories through the Hopkins House Museum!

04/21/2026

Last week, Diamond6 partnered with Ahold Delhaize USA for a Gettysburg Leadership Workshop. Leadership Facilitator Fred Wieners and Licensed Battlefield Guide Therese Orr led a group of leaders through meaningful lessons inspired by the battlefield.

Through shared exploration and open dialogue, participants gained insights they can carry back to their teams, strengthening communication, decision-making and collaboration in their daily work.

As Fred shared with the group: “Information is only powerful if it is shared.”

Thank you to Ahold Delhaize USA for your engagement and continued commitment to developing strong, connected leaders. 💎

04/01/2026

We’re excited to celebrate the release of Dr. Matthew Pinsker’s new book, "Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln."

Matt takes readers behind the scenes of Lincoln’s political world, exploring how he navigated strategy, coalition-building and leadership in ways that still resonate today. Whether you’re a history buff or a student of leadership, "Boss Lincoln" offers fresh insight into one of America’s most iconic figures.

Dive into "Boss Lincoln" to see leadership and history in a whole new light!

03/11/2026

We’re cheering on Dan Cnossen, one of our faculty members, as he competes at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina.

A Navy SEAL veteran and Paralympic gold medalist, Dan embodies grit, discipline and perspective at the highest level. His journey from military service to competing among the best athletes in the world reflects the kind of resilience and determination that defines true leadership.

At Diamond6, we’re lucky to have Dan sharing those experiences and insights with the leaders we work with. We’re cheering him on every step of the way and are so proud to have his leadership and spirit in our community.

Go Dan! 🏆💎

03/10/2026

During WWII, women were rarely trusted with operational leadership, especially in intelligence. Yet Virginia Hall defied expectations, becoming one of the most effective Allied agents in occupied France.

Born in Baltimore in 1906, Hall pursued a career in diplomacy, serving overseas in Poland, Turkey, Italy and Estonia. A hunting accident in 1933 left her leg amputated below the knee, blocking her advancement in the Foreign Service. Undeterred, she continued her work abroad and, in 1941, was recruited to join Britain’s Special Operations Executive (SOE).

Operating as Brigitte LeContre, a French-American reporter, Hall spent fifteen months organizing resistance networks, funding operations, planning sabotage, rescuing Allied airmen and evading the Gestapo -- far beyond the six-month typical deployment. Dubbed “la dame qui boite” (the lady with the limp), she became a critical force in the French Resistance, earning the Distinguished Service Cross, the only civilian woman to receive it during WWII.

Hall’s story reminds us that leadership is defined not by title, but by courage, persistence and decisive action. This Women’s History Month, we honor Hall and the women who broke barriers, shaped history and left an indelible mark on the world.

📖 For more remarkable stories of courage, leadership and women who shaped history, explore The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Major General Mari K. Eder.

03/04/2026

Be honest: Can your employees clearly see a path forward in your organization?

If not, it’s not a motivation problem.

It’s a development gap.

According to Work Institute, the top reason employees leave their jobs (for more than a decade running) is lack of career development. People don’t disengage because they’re incapable, they disengage when they feel stuck.

Organizations that retain strong talent build managers who know how to coach, develop and grow their people - not just supervise them.

Leadership development isn’t a perk. It’s a retention strategy.

The real question isn’t whether you can afford to invest in your team, it’s whether you can afford not to.

If you’re ready to strengthen your frontline leaders and reduce avoidable turnover, invest in the people who lead your people. 💎

02/23/2026

We’re honored to work with leaders like Jean Green, whose work continues to deepen the learning experience within our Gettysburg Leadership Workshop.

Jean’s ongoing stewardship of Lincoln Cemetery and leadership in preserving the Hopkins House challenge our participants to consider how legacy, service and community shape what leadership looks like in practice.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🏆💎

"Bringing this story to life, educating people is so important. Everybody has a story that should be told."

02/19/2026

💎 What an incredible experience at ASBO International in New Orleans!

Diamond6 was proud to be part of a multi-track workshop, engaging over 200 school business leaders from across the country. Our faculty led hands-on sessions that sparked collaboration, reflection and new ideas participants can bring back to their communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event so meaningful, we can’t wait to do it again next year!

02/12/2026

In honor of Lincoln’s birthday, Diamond6 is back with another Caption Contest!

We’ve got a photo over on our LinkedIn page that perfectly captures a moment of pure, unfiltered shock -- and we need your best caption for it!

Head to LinkedIn (link below) to see the full photo and drop your entry in the comments there.

We’ll choose a winner next week and they’ll score a Diamond6 t-shirt! 👕🏆

In honor of Lincoln’s birthday, Diamond6 is back with another Caption Contest! Because nothing says “Honest Abe” like a moment of pure, unfiltered honesty… and judging by that reaction, whatever Diamond6’s Tom Maffey just said was a lot to process. 😲 Was it groundbreaking wisdom? A dad ...