Crisis Management — What the Filipinos Taught Me About Leading Through a Storm: Lessons from Typhoon Yolanda
Webinar
When crisis hits, leaders don’t rise to the occasion — they rise to their level of preparation and perspective. During Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, Dan Diamond, MD, witnessed extraordinary examples of resilience, compassion, and community-driven leadership amid overwhelming devastation. Their ability to stay grounded, support one another, and move forward together offers powerful lessons for today’s healthcare leaders navigating relentless pressure, uncertainty, and change.
In this captivating 60-minute session, Diamond shares practical, field-tested insights on how leaders can respond more effectively when the unexpected happens. Through real-world stories and a simple, actionable strategy, participants will learn how to stay present under pressure, strengthen team cohesion, and help their teams regroup and refocus — without burning out or breaking down.
This webinar honors the wisdom of Filipino communities while equipping leaders with tools they can use immediately to build trust, enhance collaboration, and lead with clarity when storms hit.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common leadership reactions under pressure and how they influence team performance.
Examine how leaders can stay grounded and present when the unexpected hits.
Explore how community-based wisdom — illustrated through Filipino experiences during Typhoon Yolanda — can strengthen team cohesion.
Recognize the conditions that enable psychological safety and belonging during moments of high stress.
Apply a simple strategy to help your team regroup, refocus, and take the next effective step when facing disruption.