SOMETIMES THE WORD ENEMY IS SPELLED "IN-A-ME" -RICKY BROWN
Anti-authority - "Don't tell me what to do."
Invulnerability - "It won't happen to me."
Macho - "I can do it."
Impulsivity - "Do it now."
Resignation - "What's the use?"
Studies show the majority plane crashes share a common cause, The Five Hazardous Attitudes. These same attitudes can derail leadership, weaken teams, and stall progress. Through keynotes, workshops, and executive coaching, Ricky provides practical tools to recognize and overcome these risks by applying the corresponding "antidote". Leaders who deploy these strategies report better decision-making, stronger teams, and greater confidence. Master self-awareness and prevent uneccesary set-backs.
I WANT TO SAVE YOUR ORGANIZATION TIME AND MONEY
HAZARDOUS ATTITUDES ARE COSTING YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK
Unchecked mindsets within your teams can quietly sabotage performance and profitability.
Here's how:
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Drive Early Attrition – Leading to constant rehiring and retraining expenses.
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Break Down Team Cohesion – Undermining collaboration, trust, and efficiency.
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Fuel Job Dissatisfaction – Resulting in disengaged employees and lower productivity.
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Cut Into Your Bottom Line – Missed goals, poor decisions, and turnover hurt revenue.
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Shorten the Lifespan of Success – Momentum stalls when leadership blind spots go unaddressed.
Complete Framework
Offering comprehensive solutions for the dilemma of developing leaders. These tools below are combined with powerful workshops and compelling keynotes.
The Five Hazardous Attitudes: Ways to Win the War Within
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The Five Hazardous Attitudes Study Guide
Study Guide
The Five Hazardous Attitudes Online Assessment will assess a person's susceptibility to each of the hazardous attitudes and give thoughtful recommendations for growth.
Assessment
There's a good reason coaches don't play the game. When we're in the heat of the battle we often need someone on the sidelines to help us see what we don't see, to get us where we want to go.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ABOUT RICKY
ALEISHA B.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
I had the pleasure of hearing Ricky speak at a workshop highlighting his book: The Five Hazardous Attitudes: Ways to Win the War Within and it was nothing short of outstanding. Ricky's ability to connect with the audience and his engaging delivery truly captivated the leaders in the room. His expertise and relatable approach left a lasting impact. I highly recommend Ricky for any speaking engagement!
DAVE K.
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER | AUTHOR
I had the opportunity to participate in Ricky's leadership workshop and really enjoyed it! I learned about the 5
Hazardous Attitudes and how they apply to me. He had great stage presence and was very engaging as a speaker. I loved his stories and humor and how authentic he was in the way he presented. As a fellow speaker, I highly recommend Ricky for any group or organization.
JOSH T.
STUDENT LIFE DIRECTOR
Hosted Ricky as a speaker at chapel at Anderson University (IN) and he was great. On the front end he was very professional and easy to work with. Spoke to a 1000 undergrads in a compelling and captivating way. Definitely one of our better speakers we've had.
Features and Past Clients
Ricky Brown
Welcome to Ricky Brown’s home for leadership transformation. Former business jet pilot Ricky knows that success in business, relationships, and leadership depends on daily decisions—but what if unseen factors are sabotaging you?With over 20 years of experience, he helps corporate, mission-driven, and ministry leaders overcome internal barriers by addressing The Five Hazardous Attitudes that lead to self-sabotage. His approach empowers executives and teams to lead authentically, navigate cultural challenges, and turn weaknesses into strengths.
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Corporate Leadership Development
Keynotes
Storytelling Help
Executive Coaching
Ricky offers more than leadership guidance—he delivers transformation through engaging, hands-on keynotes that tackle the five hazardous attitudes. His workshops, storytelling expertise, and coaching empower teams to lead with greater self-awareness and purpose. Whether you need to energize an event or develop stronger leaders, Ricky brings the insight and energy to help your organization thrive.
Self-awareness is Rich
Ricky’s book: The Five Hazardous Attitudes: Ways to Win the War Within has inspired leaders across industries. Thought leaders, executives, and change makers have praised it for its practical approach, relatable stories, and actionable insights.
With real-world examples, it’s a must-read for anyone looking to break free from self-sabotaging behaviors and lead with clarity and purpose.
Book Endorsements
"The Five Hazardous Attitudes is an instructional tool that reads like a novel. It offers invaluable insights into negative attitude types that can impede personal and professional growth. This book illuminates the perilous mindsets that threaten success in careers, ministries, relationships, and beyond. It’s a refreshing reminder that true success happens in concert with a positive attitude."
PASTOR JOHN JENKINS
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENARDEN, MD