Steve Fredlund
Live, Work and Lead the Safari Way
Topic Categories:
- Award-winning actuarial leader in product development, investments and HR people analytics
- Employee of the Year and Team of the Year member at Fortune 500 companies
- Author of “Do the Unright Thing: Memoir of a People Pleaser” (2024)
- Founder of The Safari Way, equipping individuals and teams to be happier and more successful
- Founder of Our Response, a nonprofit humanitarian effort to bring self-sustainability to Kivuruga, Rwanda
- Founder of Small Small Business, providing MBA-level support accessible to local micro businesses
- Founder of RecPoker, a podcast and training site for recreational poker players
- Two-time TEDx speaker, host of 500+ podcast episodes, leader of six African safaris, 34-time poker champion
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Steve “Safari Dude” Fredlund has had profound impact as an actuary, humanitarian, coach, consultant, author, speaker, podcaster, entrepreneur and leader of African safaris. His research into happiness blended remarkably with his safari experiences, leading to his discovery that greater happiness in life may be found as we view it as an epic adventure; he calls this “The Safari Way.” Steve is a two-time TEDx speaker, fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and best-selling author of “Do the Unright Thing: Memoir of a People Pleaser.” When not working, he can be found on the disc golf course, at a poker table, or suffering through another season as a Minnesota sports fan.
This 30-90 minute keynote is ideal for general audiences (leaders and non-leaders) who need a boost to become happier in life and at work. This talk explores five things (the “Big 5”) that make an African safari epic and also increase personal fulfillment.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & TAKEAWAYS:
Is it possible to be successful and still be happy? Or do we have to choose? Is there a way to have both? Through his career experience and research, Steve “The Safari Dude” Fredlund has uncovered the “Big 5” drivers of success and happiness – and they are the same factors that make an African safari incredible. Join Steve on this epic adventure to approach life, work and leadership The Safari Way.
After this talk, the audience will:
– Understand the impact of external pressures (defaults, expectations and ‘shoulds’) on decisions
– Feel empowered to implement the “Big 5” ways to have more fulfilling adventures in every area of life
– Realize greater agency in life, work and leadership
This 30-90 minute keynote or breakout is perfect for audiences filled with leaders or others who hire and manage staff. Grounded in my discoveries as an HR actuary analyzing the data on 150,000 global employees, I provide breakthrough insights into how we can build more powerful teams to increase productivity, engagement and retention.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & TAKEAWAYS:
It is so frustrating to have high potential team members who aren’t as productive as they could be. They have the skills, knowledge and abilities to make a huge impact but are disengaged and don’t stick around. The problem is not their potential, it is converting that potential to actual contribution. How can we add team members who will have the impact they are capable of? As an award winning actuary, Steve Fredlund analyzed data on more than 150,000 global employees, uncovering the core drivers of productivity, engagement and retention. In this session, he will teach you how to enhance hiring to build a more productive team. Known as “The Safari Dude”, Steve calls this “getting the right peeps in our jeep” and it is one of the “Big 5” in his breakthrough approach to live, work and lead The Safari Way.
After this talk, the audience will:
– Understand the difference between hiring for potential and hiring for actual contribution
– Recognize alignment and connection as key drivers of productivity, engagement and retention
– Be equipped to take tangible next steps to build a more productive team
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