People and Process Developer | Design Your THRIVE Author | THRIVE @ Work Coach and Mentor - Director of Performance Learning, Ruck-Shockey Associates
Thank you to Jerome Davis at Ohio State University Athletics for inviting me to participate and for organizing such a valuable professional learning day. I walked away inspired and grateful for the opportunity to learn from incredible speakers and connect again with the athletics group. Some of my key takeaways: 💡 Ross Bjork shared his leadership lessons, one of which is that – “Leaders help others rise.” Reflecting on his time at UCLA, he also recounted wisdom from legendary Coach John Wooden. When Ross asked for his advice, Coach Wooden replied: “I don’t give advice, but I’ll provide opinions based on my experiences.” What a gift — sharing stories that let others learn through reflection rather than prescriptions. 🫂 After graduating from Ohio State, Imran Nuri embarked on a journey to gather insights from 1,000 strangers across America. He asked powerful questions – “What did you wish you knew earlier?" And “If you only had one year to live, what would you do?” His biggest realization -- “We have much more in common with one another than what divides us.” 🔖 Angus Fletcher shared his research with elite Army units, identifying three key reasons leaders fail: Fear – Uncertainty causes people to freeze. Imposing their will – Tunnel vision, anger, and command replace adaptability. Mission creep – Uncertainty drives disorganization and loss of focus on primary objectives. Grateful for a meaningful day of learning and connection. Go Bucks! Beat Tennessee! #DesignYourThrive #THRIVEAtWork #GoBucks
