Adaptability in Action:  The Omaha Pivot

Adaptability in Action: The Omaha Pivot

A hands-on leadership lab for first responders and civilian leaders who need to pivot under pressure—without losing themselves.

By Core Leadership Academy

Date and time

Friday, June 20 · 9am - 12pm EDT

Location

Electric Works

1690 Broadway #Bldg 19, Ste 10 Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

How do you lead when everything is changing—and changing fast?
Join us for a dynamic, interactive workshop designed for first responders and civilian leaders who want to strengthen their ability to pivot under pressure without losing themselves in the process.

In this 3-hour session, you’ll build real-world adaptability skills through hands-on activities, group reflection, and scenario-based learning—featuring LEGO challenges, improv, and our signature “Omaha Drill.” Whether you're navigating shifts in the field or leading teams through uncertainty, this workshop will help you lead with clarity, courage, and confidence.


What You’ll Learn:

✔️ What adaptability really means (and what it doesn’t)
✔️ How to ground yourself in your values when facing uncertainty
✔️ Real-time pivoting and decision-making skills
✔️ How to adapt without burnout, resentment, or self-betrayal
✔️ Communication techniques for leading through sudden change


What to Expect:

🔹 High-energy facilitation from a law enforcement leader and an operations specialist
🔹 Partner and group challenges (Omaha Drill + LEGO adaptability activity)
🔹 A quick dose of improv for mental flexibility
🔹 Real-time feedback, reflection, and a clear take-home commitment
🔹 A safe, inclusive space where both laughter and honesty are welcome


Who Should Attend:

First responders, field leaders, operations professionals, and anyone leading people through change—especially in high-stakes, high-stress environments.


Facilitators:

Sabrina Moon – Leadership specialist, Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, and former senior operations leader with 25 years in railroads and manufacturing.
Mitch McKinney – Active-duty police officer, academy instructor, and leadership trainer specializing in procedural justice, recruitment, and retention.


Bonus:

You’ll leave with your “Pivot Promise”—a commitment to lead with resilience and integrity when it counts most.


Networking:

Please plan to attend from 8:30a-9a for some networking and coffee before the training starts!


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ABOUT CORE LEADERSHIP:

Core Leadership is a 501(c)(3) and was founded to address the unique challenges faced by first responders in accessing professional development. The demanding hours, financial barriers, and societal stigmas often prevent first responders from receiving the same opportunities for growth and leadership development as leaders in other fields, such as those in Fortune 100 companies.

Our mission extends beyond first responders; we believe civilians also benefit from development opportunities that enhance understanding, build empathy, and strengthen relationships with those who serve their communities. By offering programs designed to bridge these divides, Core Leadership works to create environments where trust and respect flourish.

Through evidence-based training approaches and community collaboration, Core Leadership equips first responders and civilians with the skills to lead courageously, communicate effectively, and build stronger, more compassionate communities together.

$35 – $50