“The Power of
Following the Leader”
TED Talk
by 4X Olympian Ruben Gonzalez
The Life-Changing Book Inspired by the TED talk.
“You’ll want to share ‘The Shortcut’ with your friends, family and co-workers. This instant classic is truly a gift for anyone who wants to succeed in life.”
Jack Canfield, author of “The Success Principles”
“Magnificent story filled with wisdom. If you lead a company, be sure everyone on your team has a copy to read and study. If you’re a parent be sure your children do the same.”
Bob Burg, coauthor of “The Go-Giver”
“’The Shortcut’ is filled with dozens of life-changing insights. Don’t buy just one copy of this book – buy it for your children, your friends, and your co-workers. Thank you Ruben, for showing us how to make our dreams a reality!”
Mark Miller, VP of Leadership, Chick-fil-A,
author of “The Heart of Leadership”
Ruben’s Quest to Make Olympic History
Competing in 5 Winter Olympics in 5 Different Decades
Oldest Winter Olympian Ever at 63 Years of Age
1988, 1992, 2002, 2010, 2026
A Hundred-Year-Old Record
The oldest person to ever compete in the Winter Olympics was Carl August Kronlund, a Swedish curler who was 58 at the 1924 Chamonix Olympics.
Ruben is training for the 2026 Milan / Cortina Winter Olympics. He’s sliding better than ever and his coach says he can do it.
Why Is Ruben Doing This?
Ruben hopes that people of all ages will be inspired to pursue their goals and dreams. Together, we can show the world that no matter how old you are, you can still make your life an adventure.
At the age of 60, Ruben is sliding better than ever.
Watch Ruben in Action
The Next Step
Thank you for considering Ruben as the speaker for your event. To check Ruben’s availability, call 832-689-8282 or complete the form below.
Discussion Questions
Why is it so hard to follow the leader?
How does not following the leader hurt you?
How does becoming a good follower make you a better leader?
What can happen when you follow your leader’s advice right away?
How can you use what you learned here to reach your goals faster?
The Power of Following the Leader
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Who Do You Know Who’d Benefit from Watching this TED Talk?
A business leader like a manager, supervisor, department head?
A life coach or therapist? Their clients?
A teacher, a principal? Their students?
The members of your team at work?
A preacher? Their congregation?
An athletic coach? The players?
A mom or dad, their children?
A mentor? Their mentees?
Someone in the military?
A first responder?
When you share this TED Talk, you’ll start a ripple effect of success, and together we can make the world a better place.
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