Dr. Kevin Freiberg
highly-reviewedAbout Dr. Kevin Freiberg
““Kevin’s message was extremely relevant and he even used our words—people were amazed how he could talk directly to us vs. the usual canned talks.””
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The Right Kind of Crazy
A radically new idea looks crazy at first–until it works. Then, it’s the Right Kind of CRaZY. This presentation has received accolades from business leaders in companies all over the world—primarily because Kevin demystifies innovation and shows how to cultivate the Right Kind of CRaZY to thrive.
Audience Takeaways:
- Make it safe for people to question the unquestionable.
- Learn to spot trends with your radar always on and antenna up.
- Think like an outsider to load your pipeline with great ideas.
- Learn how to navigate the messy, uncomfortable part of change & innovation
Innovators see things others can’t, not because they are smarter or more creative, but rather because they’ve developed a different way of looking at the world. Find out what CRaZY would look like in your world.
Books by Dr. Kevin Freiberg
“Bochy Ball! The Chemistry of Winning and Losing in Baseball, Business, and Life” (2018)
A book about LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER and TEAM CHEMISTRY.Apply it to your business, your team, your life!A Gutsy Leader. A Band of Misfits. A Storied Franchise.THREE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN FIVE YEARSThen, the worst season in franchise history.International bestselling authors Kevin and Jackie Freiberg take you behind the scenes where few people get to go. See how the San Francisco Giants rose from the brink of disaster to a $2b enterprise and one of the most successful, enduring sports franchises in the world.LEARN FROM ONE OF THE GREATEST--EVER!Get in the head of a fearless competitor and perhaps the greatest manager of his era. Find out how he handles the thrill of victory and gut-wrenching defeat. Stand in the clubhouse and listen as he rallies his team before they step onto the biggest stages in the biggest moments of their lives.BOCHY BALL by the NUMBERS:With 190 photographs and full color throughout, the design has the look and feel of a high-end magazine,60 action-oriented take-aways challenge the reader to engage, reflect, learn and then, do something now,188 Bruce Bochy quotes, stories and anecdotes makes it read like a dialogue between the authors and Bochy,the 8.5"x11" format breaks the mold. It is unlike any business/personal growth book you've seen.This book is for BUSINESS LEADERS, COACHES and ATHLETES who:want an INSIDER'S VIEW of what great leadership looks like in the best (and worst) of times,want to dramatically improve their ability to cultivate team chemistry, inspire GRIT and RESILIENCE, and motivate diverse personalities to play AS ONE.believe baseball is a powerful metaphor that can teach us a lot about doing EPIC work and living EPIC lives.BUSINESS LEADERS, WEIGH IN:Dawn Sweeney, President & CEO, National Restaurant Association. Bochy Ball provides a lively and penetrating analysis of how great leaders think and what they do. The Freibergs have captured the spirit and strategy of a remarkable organization. Kent Thiry, Chairman & CEO, DaVita Inc. This practical and entertaining book is not only for coaches, athletes and sports fanatics but also for business leaders who aspire to bring a whole new level of positive energy to their organizations. Chip Berg, President & CEO, Levi Strauss & Co. If you want to build a celebrated culture and a strong, enduring brand, read Bochy Ball.Bill Whitacre, President & CEO, J.R. Simplot Company. If exceptional success requires exceptional circumstances, Bochy Ball captures what it takes to create exceptional circumstances in baseball and business.Rob Katz, CEO, Vail Resorts, Inc. Bochy Ball is a blueprint for all organizations that understand team chemistry is essential to their success.Lloyd Dean, President & CEO, Dignity Health.If you're a CEO who believes that success is built on great leadership, dive into this entertaining and actionable case study. Cutler Dawson, President &CEO, Navy Federal Credit Union. Every winning team needs a great "Manager!" Bochy Ball will give you the formula for creating a winning team. David Perkins, Founder, High West Distillery. As soon as I started reading this book, I added some "to dos" to my daily list. Bochy Ball gives practical and actionable advice for anyone leading a team. CELEBRITIES WEIGH IN:Huey Lewis, American singer/songwriter/actor. I love baseball. I love the San Francisco Giants. I love Bruce Bochy and I love this book! Joe Montana. A priceless dialogue with arguably one of the most successful managers in the history of the game. Filled with exciting triumphs and gut-wrenching defeats that leave no doubt in the reader that team chemistry is a great differentiator. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, you will too! Tony La Russa, Hall of Famer, Three-time World Champion.
“CAUSE!: A Business Strategy for Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness” (2016)
These days everyone is increasingly concerned about people, planet and profit, if your company isn’t tied to a heroic cause, your business may be doomed. Companies that define themselves as cause-oriented stand out! They have better employee engagement, customer loyalty, and ultimately, stronger profitability and growth, all of which we document in our new bookCAUSE!. CAUSE! documents a fresh approach to leadership and collaboration that drives business success in companies as diverse as TOMS Shoes, Lululemon, Virgin, Southwest Airlines and PepsiCo. But CAUSE!highlights Vermont-based financial services firm National Life Group. We take an in-depth look at how National Life built its culture around a clear purpose – its cause – and that sets it apart in a sea of sameness.
“Be A Person of Impact: 12 Strategies to be the CEO of Your Future” (2015)
To everyone in search of more... This book is your unapologetic kick in the butt, it is a reminder that you are a POI—Person of Impact and you have a pocket of influence. You have been designed to choose and you will be defined by your choices. Your future is in your hands. You can reimagine, rethink, refresh, and even completely reengineer your brand. Why? Because you choose to. The 12 POI strategies in this book will help pave the way for you to start making intentional choices to step out of the mundane, lead, and stand out to be your best—one choice at a time.
“Do Something Now!” (2014)
DSN Do Something Now! Three simple letters. Three simple words that could change your organization—change your life. The scarcest resource in organizations right now is not money or talent or ideas or power; it’s people who DO, people who add value and get things done. This book will inspire Dreamers to become Doers. Everyone wants to add value and this book shows you how.
“Nanovation: How a Little Car Can Teach the World to Think Big and Act Bold” (2012)
The story of how one of today’s most influential global leaders, Ratan Tata, chairman of the largest and most ethical conglomerate in India, inspired a game changing innovation. NANOVATION is a how to on getting people to think big, act bold, and improve the world in the midst of insurmountable challenges. NANOVATION concludes with eight transferable rules for driving innovation in any business and teaching people to achieve the possible in what appears impossible Ratan Tata has transformed the Tata Empire into the worlds best-known Indian conglomerate, the owner of Jaguar cars, the Pierre Hotel in New York and Tetley tea, as well as numerous other companies.
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