Lo que el hockey me enseñó sobre liderazgo, diversión y vida | Jerry Bates | TEDxRiverfield Country Day School

Jerry Bates, director de Riverfield Country Day School en Tulsa, Oklahoma, comparte cómo las lecciones aprendidas en el hielo influyen en su manera de entender el liderazgo y la vida. Sostiene que buscar la excelencia no tiene por qué ir en detrimento de la alegría, y que las lecciones más importantes suelen llegar cuando uno se divierte. Bates tiene más de 35 años de experiencia en escuelas independientes, educación superior y consultoría. La charla se presentó en un evento TEDx organizado de forma independiente.

• Lecciones del hockey aplicadas al liderazgo y a la vida diaria
• La excelencia y la alegría pueden convivir
• El aprendizaje ocurre a menudo cuando nos divertimos

In this talk, Jerry Bates shares how lessons learned on the ice extend far beyond the rink, shaping his approach to leadership and life. He reminds us that the pursuit of excellence doesn't have to come at the expense of joy, and that sometimes the most important lessons come when we're having fun. Jerry Bates is an educational leader with more than 35 years of experience across independent schools, higher education, and consulting. As Head of School at Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he has guided strategic growth while championing innovative, inquiry-driven teaching and learning. A respected voice in the Reggio Emilia approach, Jerry has presented regionally, nationally, and internationally on educational leadership, creativity, professional development, and the future of learning. He has led educator study tours to Reggio Emilia, Italy, contributed to articles and book chapters, and co-authored a book exploring environments, materials, and inquiry as provocations for learning. His 2025 TEDx Talk, The Importance of a Shared Vision, reflects his belief in the power of communities united around a common purpose. 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