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Dr Ron Hurst

President
Developing Leaders Inc.
Country or state 
United States (California)
Available to 
Global
City 
Fontana
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Ron is an average guy from humble working class roots. He brings a unique perspective to every talk that challenges and entertains at the same time.

He was a successful business executive who gave all up to become an entrepreneur at 45. He is now running his own successful thriving firm.

He is an entertaining keynote speaker and trainer.

He has authored 3 books that share how you can become an effective leader. Book number 4 is on the way!

Ron teaches at several leading universities in business, leadership and organizational behavior and holds post graduate degrees in leadership, business and organizational psychology.

Ron considers himself a renaissance man in that he has studied and appreciated numerous disciplines and loves to learn and share lateral connections between disparate fields.

Ron is a passionate man with a unique ability to tell stories that captivate audiences. He regularly receives rave reviews for his talks

He specializes in showing organizations and individuals how to overcome barriers to success in business and life.

Ron's passion is in the work of leadership. teaching others how to be effective, how to communicate and how to motivate others to perform and transform their world.

Current position (2)

President

Developing Leaders Inc.

Senior Adjunct Faculty in Organizational Behavior

University of Laverne

Achievements (1)
Toastmaster District 12 Qualified Speaker

The highest distinction for a speaker in a district, recipient has proven skill at communicating with clarity, conviction, and kinesthetic ability.

Degrees (3)
Master of Business Administration
University of Laverne
2006 to 2009
Master of Arts Organizational Psychology
Fielding Graduate University
2015 to 2017
Master of Science Leadership and Organizational Development
University of Laverne
2004 to 2006

Presentations

Presentations (4)
They Just Don't Understand

This energetic presentation will challenge participants to examine their approach to communication and leadership. Through this session Ron will guide participants in how to understand their own communication style and how others receive us. Armed with this knowledge participants can begin the process of making meaningful connections with others and gain agreement, negotiate outcomes and create team alignment.

Attendees will learn:
• How your personality sometimes can obstruct effective communication
• How to adjust your approach to be understood and understand others
• How to create win – win outcomes and build stronger partnerships
• How to move away from frustration and conflict toward successful agreements

The Myth of Ordinary

A reflective look at how we sell ourselves short in life and how we can reclaim the greatness that lies within. This speech draws upon several historical figures to demonstrate that we often don't realize our own potential. Participants will learn
- how to regain their self awareness and in doing so begin to see how they have limited their potential
- how simple consistent action overcomes the inertia of old choices and creates new possibility
- How achievement is mere steps of simple actions away

So You Want to be a Leader

A frank and entertaining discussion of how the road to leadership is often paved with mistakes foibles and embarrassment. The process of becoming a leader is explored and revealed in an accessible way. Participants can expect to learn
-Why their leadership abilities are needed by us all
How they can begin the process of walking toward leadership
- The tremendous benefits and responsibilities of being a true leader

Problems - You've got them, I can help

A practical look at problem solving in business situations. This talk teaches participants the basics of how to address process problems and people problems without all the Lean and Six sigma mumbo jumbo. When you walk out of this workshop, you will have the skills to immediately improve your business.

Workshops (4)
The HR Leader Coach
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

An examination of the role of an HR professional in the leadership development process of business managers

The Human Side of Project Management
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

An examination of the role of a project manager from a human perspective. Technical skill is only the beginning of a successful project manager. Learn how to develop trust based professional relationships, communicate effectively and work through conflict in a professional and respectful manner

Strategy and Human Capital
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

How maintaining a balanced perspective on the role people have in the strategic process facilitates successful strategic implementation

Error Proofing the Lean Leader
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

Learn how lean and other continuous improvement approaches suffer from a serious blindspot. They are taught by technical experts who rarely know how to make a human connection. Learn why a balanced approach and leadership abilities are a critical component to your continuous improvement strategy

Past talks (10)
Problem Solving for Business Success
ATRA Convention
Las Vegas
November 2, 2019
They Just Don't Understand
Casualty Actuarial Society Annual Meeting
Anaheim CA
2017
They Just Don't Understand
HHRMAC Meeting
Pasadena CA
2017
Error Proofing the Lean Leader
WESTECH Annual Conference
Los Angeles CA
2017
The Myth of Ordinary
Toastmasters D12 Meeting
Loma Linda CA
2017
The HR Leader Coach
University of Laverne International Business Certificate Program
Laverne CA
2017
The HR Leader Coach
University of Laverne International Business Certificate Program
Laverne CA
2016
They Just Don't Understand
Inland Empire SHRM Meeting
Riverside CA
2015
The Manufacturing Lean Leader
Manufacturing Council of the Inland Empire Annual Conference
Riverside CA
2015
They Just Don't Understand
California Unemployment Insurance Council Annual Conference
Long Beach CA
2014
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Books & Articles (2)

The First Questions
Lulu.com,
2014
The SNAFU Principle
Best Seller Publishing,
2015

Expertise (19)

Leadership
Business
learning Corporate Leadership Development Leadership Development Authentic Communication Problem Solving Leadership Coach Business Entrepreneurs 360 leadership Adaptive Leadership Business Problem Solving Creative Problem Solving Master Problem Solver manager problems Problem Solving and Conflict management Art of Communication Assertive Communication

Clients

ATRA, Converse, Church & Dwight, Coca Cola, Sears Holding, Westech, Nestle, Del Real Foods, BBSI, Payless, Burlington Coat Factory, IESHRM, IEHRNG, MCIE, SoCal Edison, Niagara Water, University of LaVerne, Cal Poly Pomona

Awards & certifications (1)

Advanced Communicator Silver
Toastmasters International
2017
Recommendations
1 Audience
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Why choose me? 

Not just about educating and entertaining, I will inspire, support and challenge you to transform

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