Rick Hill
is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller:
My Prison Without Bars.
“I continue to smile every time I recall the brilliant speech Rick delivered to our Leadership Fitness Banquet. I was and am transfixed. Rick Hill has a gift. He changes lives—mine included. That’s what all great leaders do.”
Life-Altering Leadership
Rick Hill is a nationally known author, actor and director. Having worked with Emmy and Academy Award winners as well as World Champion Athletes, Rick speaks to corporate, athletic, university and military audiences—blending poignant firsthand stories—providing a fresh and compelling approach to leadership. Rick has the ability to connect with a wide range of audience thru humor and drama—inspiring ordinary people to tap into extraordinary resources. Using iconic characters from film, sports and history, Rick presents a centuries-old template for success—leading the audience on their personal “Call to Adventure.”
“Whether on the Broadway Stage, Silicon Valley, Oil Fields of North Dakota or playing in a Bowl Game, the lessons are the same. We navigate the chilly waters of life with our most powerful arsenal. Strength of mind, strength of heart and strength of character—produces positive and long lasting results—in any profession, sport or relationship.”—Rick Hill
“Rick is a prolific public speaker and great author—a natural leader. I highly recommend him for any corporate, sports or leadership function.”
“Rick did a tremendous job of motivating our players. He detailed how to attack every day with a positive plan and gave our players and staff a blueprint for success on and off the field. Rick’s advice and guidance was a major factor in our success.”
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Rick’s latest motivational speech—an excerpt from his upcoming book: “Your Call to Leadership,” received a standing ovation at the “Dr. Homer C. Rice Leadership Fitness Banquet,” in Atlanta, earning high praise from Fortune 500 executives, NCAA Athletics Directors and National Championship Coaches. A humble student of life, Rick articulates how we find our way through diligence—seeking purpose by serving others with trust and authority.
sports background
Recruited nationally out of high school as a multi-sport star, Rick attended Georgia Tech on a football scholarship—a three-year starter, graduating as a Rhodes Scholar candidate.
Along with performers like Mark Harmon, Michael Keaton, Carl Weathers and Tony Danza, Rick traveled nationwide with the Hollywood All-Stars for over a decade, playing celebrity softball games against NFL and NHL players, for a host of MLB Charities.
BANQUETS
“I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the stage with Rick at “National Law Day” in Baltimore. His message is very inspiring—just what today’s youth needs to hear.”
—George Kennedy, Academy Award winning actor
“Rick is a natural leader, witnessed by his success as an author, actor, director and former athlete.”
—Mike Connors, actor, Mannix
resume
Rick has starred in over 75 episodes of network television including such hits as CHEERS, MAGNUM P.I, HUNTER, MATLOCK, DUKES of HAZZARD, CHARLIE’S ANGELS, DETOUR, WHERE THE LADIES GO, The CONTENDER, BEACH PATROL, STEELTOWN and Days of Our Lives—as well as such feature films as LIAR,LIAR and EYE of the WIDOW. Rick starred in the ABC-TV series: “Today’s F.B.I,” with the legendary Mike Connors. While working with the Justice Department on each episode, Rick was invited on a tour of the White House during President Ronald Reagan’s administration. Rick has directed multiple episodes of network television including Columbia TriStar’s “Born Free” and “Wilderness Safari.”
Biographical Information
Rick has been a guest on ESPN, FOX Sports, Outside the Lines, MSNBC and numerous radio and TV talk shows. He has been a guest speaker for the Dr. Homer C. Rice Leadership Fitness banquet, the Make-A-Wish Foundation golf charities, NFL’s Charities for Children, TSA National Foundation, National Law Day, N.W. Corporate Intelligence, the W.A. Foundation, high school and college sports banquets. Rick was inducted into the PHS Ohio Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
Mentoring and LIFE SKILLS
Rick has had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of young athletes on college, high school and travel-league teams—earning multiple championships and undefeated seasons. He has also worked with dozens of professional athletes. Sharing the philosophy of John Wooden, Rick never stresses “winning” to the players and coaches. Instead, he encourages positive thinking, maximum effort, teamwork, self-discipline and a caring heart—the by-product of “winning” in every phase of Life.
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