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

Live and In-Person

Monday, April 21st, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ 07738

Experience a day that will change the way you think about business, leadership, and what it means to thrive.

Brookdale Community College is proud to welcome James Rhee, celebrated entrepreneur, transformative CEO, and best-selling author of red helicopter – a parable for our times, for a free, live leadership experience on Monday, April 21, 2025. This no-cost event, open to the public, promises to be a game-changer for business professionals, educators, students, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world.

James Rhee’s visionary approach to leadership and life has captivated millions. His powerful TED Talk, “Pilot or Passenger? How to Thrive in Chaos – In Life and Business,” challenges individuals to take the controls of their own journeys with clarity, empathy, and courage. It’s a message that has never been more timely—or more needed.

Rhee’s bestselling book, red helicopter, offers a deeply personal and universal story of transformation. More than a business memoir, it’s a compelling parable about how small, human acts—rooted in kindness, trust, and belief—can spark extraordinary turnarounds. The book details his leadership journey as Chairman and CEO of Ashley Stewart, one of the country’s most iconic fashion brands, where he led a radical transformation by infusing humanity, math, and storytelling into business strategy. red helicopter debuted as the #1 non-fiction title across all media platforms in April 2024 and is now published in Korean and Portuguese.

What to expect:

Whether you’re launching a startup, leading a team, navigating a career pivot, or simply hungry for insight, this event offers a rare chance to learn directly from one of the most inspiring business minds of our time.

James Rhee is a national bestselling author, impact investor, and beloved educator known for integrating values of kindness, empathy, and intellect into transformative leadership. In addition to founding the red helicopter platform, he teaches at MIT Sloan, Duke Law, and Howard University, where he holds the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship. As CEO of the FirePine Group, he funds stage-agnostic innovation and champions leadership that bridges finance, art, and humanity.

His accolades include recognition from the EY Entrepreneur Program, National Retail Federation, New York Urban League, Council of Korean Americans, and Ashoka, among many others. His conversations with Brené Brown and his TED Talk continue to spark global conversations on what leadership can and should be.

Sponsors & Partners:

This event offers valuable sponsorship opportunities for organizations that share a commitment to leadership, innovation, and social impact. Sponsors will gain high-visibility access to a diverse, engaged audience of business leaders, students, educators, and change-makers. Contact us today to learn how your brand can be part of this transformational day. More information about sponsorship opportunities here  or email: mosbdc@brookdalecc.edu or call: (732) 842-8685.

Reserve Your Spot Now:

Admission is free, but space is limited. Register Here