Pilot or Passenger – How to Thrive In Chaos

National Best-Selling Author and TED Speaker James Rhee to Headline Free Leadership Event at Brookdale Community College

Live and In-Person | Monday, April 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ, Warner Student Life Center, Navesink Rooms, Parking lot 6 or 7.

An unforgettable day of insight, inspiration, and leadership you won’t want to miss.

Brookdale Community College is set to host an extraordinary event this April as nationally acclaimed author, TED speaker, and transformative CEO James Rhee headlines a free, in-person leadership experience on Monday, April 21, 2025. Open to the public and packed with interactive sessions, this all-day event promises to shift your thoughts about leadership, business, and personal growth.

Rhee, the bestselling author of red helicopter – a parable for our times, is known for his groundbreaking TED Talk “Pilot or Passenger? How to Thrive in Chaos – In Life and Business,” which has reached millions with its urgent and empowering message about taking charge in uncertain times. His work explores how radical empathy, human dignity, and smart business strategy can drive meaningful transformation in both organizations and lives.

The event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most dynamic thought leaders of our time. Rhee’s keynote will draw from his experience revitalizing the iconic brand Ashley Stewart by leading with kindness, storytelling, and a fresh approach to data. His book red helicopter—which debuted as the #1 nonfiction title across media platforms in April 2024—has resonated with readers worldwide and is now available in multiple languages.

What attendees can look forward to:

• Keynote Address by James Rhee: Learn how to navigate change and lead with clarity and purpose
• Complimentary Copy of red helicopter and on-site book signing
• Fireside Chat with Emily Frieze-Kemeny, Founder & CEO of AROSE Group
• Networking Opportunities with business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and changemakers
• Interactive Leadership Exercises to help sharpen your leadership mindset

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned executive, educator, or student, this event will offer fresh perspectives and actionable tools to elevate your leadership journey.

About James Rhee:

A national best-selling author, impact investor, and beloved educator, Rhee bridges the worlds of finance, art, and humanity through his work with the FirePine Group and the red helicopter platform. He teaches at MIT Sloan School of Management, Duke Law School, and Howard University, and holds the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship. His accolades include honors from the EY Entrepreneur Program, National Retail Federation, and Ashoka, among others.
Rhee’s leadership model has sparked global conversations, including powerful dialogues with Brené Brown, and continues to inspire individuals and organizations to lead with intention and compassion.

Admission is free, but registration is required. REGISTER HERE
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