What keeps us engaged in the work we do and inspired and motivated by the leaders we follow? If you think it’s things like the incentive of rewards or the advancement of a career, you’re not alone – but, according to recent research that’s not the case. Unprecedented data shows that disengagement and indifference in the workplace around the world are at an all-time high, and the reason is that leaders don’t know how to inspire their teams to see and realize their potential. Rick spent 10 years as a teacher and professor and 20 years in executive leadership. Originally from Southern CA, he is an avid surfer focused on teaching leaders how to motivate and inspire the teams they lead. He is passionate about leadership and the positive impact leaders could and should have on people. With a diverse background domestically and globally, he understands how to move the business forward where motivation and inspiration become the competitive edge. Whether it’s the companies he’s owned or transformed, he uses surfing as a metaphor to inform how he leads his teams and organizations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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In the zone, so conscious, so aware, so present. Truly higher skills are discovered when you have to push through.
Transformational leadership and what it is. So worth a listen.
The power of presence, really appreciate this. Thanks Rick.
most relatable talk i have seen in a while
Been so focused on my career and work, needed this!
"Something beyond me in that moment". Priceless talk.
This is such a great talk! Concise and to the point but relatable enough to actually feel uplifted by… definitely sharing
This is so genuine and heartfelt, I love what he said about helping people see the potential in themselves that they aren't able to see on their own, so wholesome!
Yes, let us get Putin on a surf board!
I am so intrigued as to where we're going with this…
My Boss the Surfer Dude. No, my Leader the Surfer Dude. No, my Leader of Navigation. Yes that sits with me much better. To overcome what life has put before us, finding that thing, a go to place, navigating the landscape, finding flow! Its a continuum to practice daily. The key I hear here, is in the lens you're looking from. If you stay where you are, indeed you'll get more of what you are.
Wouldn't it be nice if those in positions of power actually cared about the big picture, the long term picture…
Surfing and yoga come hand in hand for me – the challenge of finding balance, whether on the waves or with limbs touching the ground, it is a belief that keeps us from initially finding the balance but once we have found it, it's always within grasp.
I don't know about this one… surfing definitely isn't for everyone but I can appreciate the subtext of this, that overcoming the challenges of something uncontrollable gives you the kind of inner strength and confidence to be a great leader.
I think this talk is a really good example of how finding your own strengths and thriving within them can be easily transferable to other fields.
It's pretty spectacular what happens when we step in to a space where we just have to get out of our own way. That inner sense of knowing we're able to achieve the goal is so powerful, especially with an activity like surfing, where everything goes silent and your body just knows.
Thanks for sharing this Rick. We all need to find an environment to help us believe in ourselves.
It's hard to believe that this guy once stuttered. Pretty cool what can happen with a little self-confidence
nothin' like hangin' 10 to find balance again!
Oh man less than two minutes in and I'm a mess. That feeling of 'it's just me and this thing' is so powerful because there's no external uncontrollable things standing in the way of you conquering whatever that thing is. Just beautiful
Take home message from this talk, people will remember how you made them feel.
Such a great talk to be sharing! Thank you Rick for your transparency and sharing your brilliance with us!
Being a leader requires humility and respect for your team. When surfing you need to have the same attitude to the sea.
Surfing is a truly spiritual experience… I'm constantly amazed and pleased by all the ways it can help people and this is no exception. Good stuff Rick
Great stuff, thanks so much for sharing this.
Kudos Rick to go from stuttering to a flawless talk.
A take home message for all of us – find something great about everyone we meet, thank you Rick.
So inspiring, you'd never guess he had a stutter!
excellent. glad I found this one today!
I recently read an article that a group of Veterans starting a surfing thing for exactly these reasons!!
always glad to hear from a fellow surfer.
"I felt alive and free to be me". I know exactly the feeling you're describing and strive to have it every day.
Rick is such a good speaker. very powerful imagery