Leading in Time of Crisis With CEO Sean McDermott

 

 

Sean McDermott is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and Chairman of The Windward Foundation, a company that aims to provide funding and support to charitable causes, particularly for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. He has over 20 years of experience in assisting global clients and government organizations in designing, developing, and operating large IT networks and data centers. Sean’s inspiration for forming the Windward Foundation stems from the loss of his father to Alzheimer’s disease and is on a mission to help families in taking care of their loved ones.

 

Sean joins me today to share how his life has been impacted since the coronavirus pandemic began. He discusses how he has led his companies during this crisis and how he prepared himself to make the right decisions. He explains why leaders should separate emotions from business decisions and compares the COVID-19 pandemic to other disasters that have impacted our country. Sean also shares why he no longer likes the idea of watching the news as well as advice for those who are getting ready to start their first company.

 

 

 

“We have to be in a position where we can make decisions quickly and not have to deal with the emotion of it.” - Sean McDermott

 

 

 

Today on Mastering Midlife:

 

How he keeps himself safe during the coronavirus crisis. His life as a leader and how he leads his family and companies. Comparing the pandemic to other disasters America has suffered. How to deal with decisions without emotions. Navigating through a crisis with empathy. What it takes to make the hard calls and right decisions for the company. His advice to business leaders who are getting ready to launch their company. His thoughts on regularly watching the news. What the Windward Foundation stands for and its goal as a company.

 

 

 

Connect with Sean McDermott:

 

The Windward Foundation LinkedIn

 

 

 

 

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