BRENT LINDEQUE
A personal crusader on a mission to empower through the power of positive thinking, Brent has achieved global recognition for this forward thinking approach, and has inspired a nation.
Brent unwittingly started a social media revolution through his positive spin on #neknominations. The Random Acts of Kindness Nominations (raknominations) that he started through his simple YouTube gesture spread around the world, touching hundreds of thousand of people, and saving lives and spawned numerous similar initiatives including the recent ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge.
Recognised as one of the Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South African’s as well as a Primedia LeadSA Hero, Brent is a modern day family man, proud South African, Passionate Entrepreneur, Determined Dreamer & a Primal Optimist whose story and vision is as inspiring as he is.
Change One Thing, Change Everything
A compelling overview of Brent’s inspiring true story around the single decision to perform a Random Act of Kindness and the worldwide viral trend that followed reaching everyone from Ryan Seacrest and Ellen, to the Super Bowl winning New England Patriots.
In this 45 minute talk, Brent uses real world business success stories and relevant examples to highlight the simple concept of micro-activism, tackling small problems to make big changes.
Brent believes firmly in the power of positive thought, and shares specifics around his never-give- up attitude to reaching your own personal goals.