O que o hóquei me ensinou sobre liderança, diversão e vida | Jerry Bates | TEDxRiverfield Country Day School

Jerry Bates, diretor da Riverfield Country Day School em Tulsa, Oklahoma, conta como as lições aprendidas no gelo moldaram sua abordagem de liderança e de vida. Ele argumenta que buscar a excelência não precisa custar a alegria e que as lições mais importantes muitas vezes surgem quando as pessoas estão se divertindo. Bates tem mais de 35 anos de experiência em escolas independentes, ensino superior e consultoria. A palestra foi realizada em um evento TEDx organizado de forma independente.

• Lições do hóquei aplicadas à liderança e ao dia a dia
• Excelência e alegria podem coexistir
• O aprendizado costuma acontecer em momentos de diversão

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