Every leader has a common adversary—not the market, not the competition, but the person staring back in the mirror. In this transformational keynote, leadership expert and former Air Force pilot Ricky Brown reveals how hidden, hazardous attitudes quietly sabotage performance, fracture teams, and stall growth.

Through riveting storytelling, real-world leadership insights, and actionable strategies, Ricky challenges audiences to recognize and conquer what’s really holding them back: the “In-a-Me.” Attendees walk away not only inspired but equipped with the clarity and courage to lead from the inside out.

 

Perfect For:

• Corporate and nonprofit leadership retreats

• Executive teams, mid-level managers, and HR professionals

• Organizations navigating growth, change, or culture challenges

• Audiences of all sizes looking to unlock untapped potential

• Individuals committed to self-awareness and personal transformation

 

Attendees Will Walk Away With:

• A clear framework to identify and overcome five hazardous attitudes

• The mindset and motivation to take immediate action

• Tools to build resilience, strengthen emotional intelligence, and foster trust

• A renewed sense of purpose, confidence, and clarity

• An unforgettable message that blends humor, heart, and hard truth

 

“Sometimes, the greatest enemy is spelled ‘In-a-Me.’ But when leaders conquer that, they become unstoppable.” – Ricky Brown

Eliminate Self-Sabotage. Empower Better Decisions. Elevate Your Team.

Behind every poor decision lies a mindset that quietly influenced it. Whether in aviation, leadership, or life—attitudes, not just actions, cause crashes. In this eye-opening and highly interactive session, former Air Force officer and leadership expert Ricky Brown draws from his aviation background to reveal the five Hazardous Attitudes that derail performance, fracture culture, and sabotage potential.

Using powerful storytelling, practical frameworks, and compelling group exercises, Ricky equips leaders to recognize and replace the inner mindsets that silently compromise good judgment. This isn’t just about avoiding mistakes—it’s about creating leaders who lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

 

Perfect For:

• Executives, HR leaders, and mid-level managers responsible for team development

• Companies focused on safety culture, resilience, and high-performance leadership

• Audiences committed to self-awareness, mindset mastery, and behavioral transformation

• Leaders navigating conflict, change, or high-stakes decision-making

• Teams ready to stop self-sabotage and start leading with intention

 

Attendees Will Walk Away With:

• A clear understanding of the Five Hazardous Attitudes: Anti-Authority, Invulnerability, Macho, Impulsivity, and Resignation

• Practical steps to identify and neutralize self-sabotaging behaviors

• Insight into how these attitudes manifest in team dynamics, leadership styles, and daily decisions

• Tools to coach others through these patterns and cultivate a culture of accountability and awareness

• A renewed commitment to leading from the inside out

 

“The cockpit isn’t the only place where hazardous attitudes crash progress. If left unchecked, they take down businesses, teams, and careers too.” – Ricky Brown

Authentic Leadership That Connects, Inspires, and Transforms

The best leaders don’t lead with a title—they lead with truth. In this soul-stirring keynote, leadership expert and storyteller Ricky Brown invites audiences to stop performing and start transforming. Because leadership isn’t about being someone else—it’s about being fully you, on purpose.

Through compelling stories, powerful insights, and practical takeaways, Ricky challenges audiences to embrace the courage of self-awareness, the clarity of values-based leadership, and the confidence to lead with authenticity in every room they enter.

 

Perfect For:

• Organizations committed to building authentic workplace culture

• Executives, HR leaders, and people managers driving transformation

• Leadership development programs, retreats, and off-sites

• Audiences seeking deeper purpose and alignment in their work

• Teams ready to trade performance for genuine presence and power

 

Attendees Will Walk Away With:

• The courage and tools to lead with authenticity, not imitation

• Clarity on the difference between healthy adaptability and harmful hiding

• A deeper understanding of how to align values, voice, and vision

• Strategies to build trust, influence, and culture—just by being real

• Renewed confidence in the power of their personhood

 

“Your greatest leadership asset isn’t what you do—it’s who you are when you’re not pretending.”

– Ricky Brown