CROSSROADS: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM

Make the Call.
Own the Consequences.

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Join The Fivecoat Consulting Group in the historic Antietam Valley for a powerful exploration of decision-making under uncertainty and moral weight. Set on the fields of the Civil War’s bloodiest single day, CROSSROADS: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM examines the personal and strategic crossroads leaders face when time, trust, and clarity are in short supply.

On September 17, 1862, Union and Confederate forces met near the small town of Sharpsburg, Maryland, in what would become the bloodiest single day in American history. From the morning fight in the Cornfield to the desperate struggle at the Sunken Road and the final push at Burnside Bridge, leaders like George B. McClellan, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln faced critical choices under crushing pressure. Opportunities were seized and squandered in equal measure, and the outcome carried far-reaching political and strategic consequences — including paving the way for the Emancipation Proclamation.

CROSSROADS: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM places your team at the very locations where those decisions were made. This immersive program challenges participants to grapple with the realities of leading through ambiguity, weighing imperfect information, and acting with conviction when the stakes are highest. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the lasting importance of timing, moral courage, and communication in complex leadership environments.

ABOUT CROSSROADS:

What Your Team Will Do:

  • Walk in the footsteps of McClellan, Lee, Burnside, and Lincoln

  • Explore leadership lessons from the Cornfield to the Sunken Road

  • Apply battle-tested insights in decision-making, timing, and moral courage to your challenges

  • Strengthen strategic clarity, initiative, and communication in uncertain environments

  • Experience a powerful offsite that challenges leaders to wrestle with ambiguity and act with purpose

What’s Included:

  • 1.5-day immersive program based near Washington, D.C., in the historic Antietam Valley

    Leadership workbook and case studies customized for your team

  • Expert facilitation by combat veteran and leadership coach David Fivecoat and his team

  • Pre- and post-event executive alignment session

  • Optional Add-Ons: Leadership Philosophy Development, Hogan Assessment, and/or Executive Coaching

Interested in bringing your team to Antietam?

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