Ce que le hockey m'a appris sur le leadership, le plaisir et la vie | Jerry Bates | TEDxRiverfield Country Day School

Jerry Bates, directeur de Riverfield Country Day School à Tulsa, dans l'Oklahoma, explique comment les leçons tirées du hockey influencent son approche du leadership et de la vie. Il soutient que la recherche de l'excellence ne doit pas se faire au détriment de la joie, et que les apprentissages les plus importants surviennent souvent dans des moments de plaisir. Fort de plus de 35 ans d'expérience dans l'éducation, l'enseignement supérieur et le conseil, il s'exprime lors d'un événement TEDx organisé de manière indépendante.

• Des leçons du hockey appliquées au leadership et au quotidien
• L'excellence et la joie peuvent aller de pair
• L'apprentissage passe souvent par le plaisir

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