Speaking Topics

Chris Ruisi speaks the only way he knows how – directly and truthfully - on how organizations work; how power works, and how decision making works. Chris addresses issues relevant to all business people.

Chris’ Most Popular Keynotes:

• Be Fearless, Step Up, Play Big - When facing a crisis many just try to “get through it” with the least amount of damage – they are willing to be a victim as opposed to a master of their circumstances. They put their heads in the sand (and get their competitive/market share butt kicked); hunker down and hope that it will pass and everything will return to normal. As they are burying themselves deep in their bunker, there are others who step up to the challenge; look for the opportunities and play big and emerge as the winner. Some go right into a defensive mode while others choose to take a more offensive stance.
• Stretch: Finding Your Full Capabilities - Chaos/crisis/ challenges represents a defining moment for a leader – these situations help them truly understand what they are capable of. In these challenging times, there is always a sense of denial in the early stages – people question “this cannot be really happening” or “let’s see if it takes care of itself”. The key is to get out in front of the crisis/problem as early as you can or to run to higher ground to get a better perspective.

Other Real World Tactical Topics:

• Play Your Game: How To Make Any Situation Work For You – within each of us is “our game”. We are born with it but over time we let the wrong habits and behaviors “bury” our game. Fear and lack of faith in our own abilities are the biggest culprits that make us victims of our circumstances as opposed to masters of them.
• The Game Films: What Your Experiences and Mistakes Teach You - Failing and making mistakes provides the best platform for learning and self development – you get the chance to assess what took place and from using his unique “watching the games film approach” to recover and come back even stronger
• Play It Safe: How To Shrink Your Capabilities - Playing it too safe or, doing just enough to “get by” actually “holds you back” from using your full capabilities. In essence, you self-sabotage yourself, your dreams and your goals. You get used to living beneath your dreams. Many people would be surprised to learn that it really doesn’t take a lot of additional effort to be better than average. If you don’t experience a set back now and then, then you are playing too safe.
• Chaos: Turning Turmoil Into A Strategic Advantage - Today’s challenges have also put us under fire, we constantly find ourselves moving from one crisis to the next. We get so caught up in managing the event; we miss the opportunities that come with every chaotic or challenging situation. While they may not be obvious, they are there and, with some effort, can be found and capitalized upon. Chaos/crisis/ challenges represent a defining moment for a leader – these situations help them truly understand what they are capable of. The key is to get out in front of the crisis/problem as early as you can

Chris has inspired audiences by sharing his years of experience in his direct and honest style. Click here to contact us and find out how he can bring that power to your next event.