Ravi Prakash 's Linkedin Analytics

Intimidation is not a strategy. It's a shortcut to national decline. Today, international students and scholars face growing intimidation in the U.S. Visa delays. Cancellations. Constant fear. And yet... They fuel our education system. They drive innovation. They advance science. They power the economy. Their impact is undeniable: -37% of U.S. Nobel Prizes in Physics (since 1901) -35% in Chemistry -33% in Medicine -In 2016, ALL 6 American Nobel Prize winners in science and economics were immigrants. 2019: Abhijit Banerjee (India) & Esther Duflo (France) - MIT won the Nobel Prize in Economics. 2021: David MacMillan (UK) wins in Chemistry. 2020: Emigrants made up half the U.S. science Nobel winners. The world is not the same as it was in 1945. Top scholars today can choose to go elsewhere — and they are. We’re not just losing people. We’re losing breakthroughs. Jobs. Startups. A generation of leaders. If we keep intimidating international scholars, they will leave. And America will lose its edge. Fear shrinks nations. Courage grows them. It’s time we choose growth. The ball is in our court. -- I bring this bold message to stages, boardrooms, and anywhere change needs a voice. If this struck a chord: Hit follow Ravi Prakash  And  DM me if your team or campus needs to hear this — live.

When we erase history, we don't change the past. We make it easier to make the same mistakes again. This week, the National Park Service removed Harriet Tubman from the Underground Railroad webpage. - No announcement. - No explanation. - Just gone. It reminds me of China after Tiananmen Square in 1989. People there didn’t even know it happened — unless they left the country. Is that the road we’re on now? Real leaders don't hide from hard truths. Lincoln didn’t. When the country was tearing itself apart, he didn’t sweep slavery under the rug to keep everyone comfortable. He called it out — loud and clear — and stayed the course. We need that kind of courage again. Because erasing history doesn’t make us stronger. It makes us forget who we are. So, I ask folks on Linkedin why this should matter. Because the leaders we build, the companies we run, the future we create — depends on what truths we're brave enough to tell today. Truth doesn't need a crowd. It stands on its own. And this country has come too far to go back. - We owe it to Harriet Tubman. - We owe it to our kids. - We owe it to ourselves. Tell the truth even when it’s hard. -- DM for Keynote Speaking  - Follow Ravi Prakash for leadership - Share to support your network - Comment with your thoughts You can get a copy of my book, Safar: An Immigrant Journey of Life and Leadership, at Amazon or your favorite bookstore worldwide or borrow it from your local library.

Reposting this with deep gratitude to Devon Coombs for the invitation—and for holding space for a real, honest conversation. This wasn’t just a podcast. It reflected identity, leadership, and what matters when everything else is stripped away. Because what matters at the end of the day is who you become—and how you serve others with the story you carry. If you’re in a tough season right now, please hear this: - Discomfort is the forge. - Joy is a choice. Happiness and Joy are not an "If-then" Else statement. - You don’t need permission to begin. Devon Coombs went from homelessness to advising billion-dollar businesses. He now serves mission-driven founders as a leadership coach, strategic advisor, and fractional CFO—helping leaders grow, realign, or rebuild with purpose and integrity. If you're navigating complexity, I can't recommend him enough. He brings clarity, character, and care to every season of change. Watch the full episode below. #leadership #Life #Inspire #keynote #SalesforceOhana

Good leadership isn’t taught. It’s felt. At 16, I visited a hospital in New Delhi. A poor patient on the floor asked me for one rupee. I only had one — for my bus ride home. I could have walked. I didn’t. And I’ve carried that failure with me every day since. You can teach leadership in books, workshops, or webinars. But leadership isn't about checking boxes — it's about thinking, feeling, and acting. Real leadership? It’s something you live. That’s the energy I bring to the stage: - Real stories - Real lessons - Real breakthroughs DM me if you're looking for a keynote speaker who brings leadership to life. Follow me, Ravi Prakash, if you believe leadership matters more than ever.

They told you: “Next time, maybe…” But what they meant was: “Not you. Not now. Maybe never.” So you have two choices: wait… or create your next time. Here is a poem inspired by one of those moments... Next Time… Next time is what the boss said. Next time is what the strangers at work said. Next time is what the colleague said. Next time is what HR said. But the next time never comes... Next promotion. Next raise. Next opportunity. Next Bonus. Next title. Next trip. But the next time never comes... But what comes next is… Let’s see how you do next. Let’s see how you deliver next Let’s see how you interact next Let’s see how you write next. Let’s see how you speak next. Let’s see how you present next. Let’s see if you qualify next. Let’s see if you can get certified next. Let’s see how you improve your executive presence next. Let’s see if you can be PERFECT next! Next time comes when you Don’t’ wait for the company, Don’t wait for the boss. Don’t wait for HR. Don’t wait for the friend. Don’t wait for society. Don’t wait for the schools. Don’t wait for the procedures. Don’t wait for the tradition. Don’t’ wait for anyone. Don’t wait for anything. Next time comes when... You burn the boat and go for what you want. You burn the boat and never look back. You burn the boat and swim to the island to build your castle… Next time comes if you dare. Next time comes if you challenge the status quo. Next time comes if you dream. Next time comes if you believe. Next time comes if you look ahead. Next time comes if you think of others. Next time comes if you care. Next time comes if you “live” vs “simply do”. Next time comes if you do not believe in “box-checking”. Next time comes if you think and act. Next time comes if you do not believe in legacy. Next time comes if you learn and grow. Next time, come if you contribute. Next time comes if you rewire & reinvent. Next time comes if you innovate. Next time comes if you understand what “ENOUGH” is. Next time, come if you do not MAJOR in MINOR things. Next time comes if you do not care what others think of you. Next time comes if you recognize when it is TIME to TRANSFORM. Next time comes when you take massive action! So, don’t feel sorry for yourself… Get up, Dustup, Look up, and create your NEXT TIME… -- If this hits home, share it. And if you need someone to speak this truth in your boardroom, offsite, or event— DM me. I’d be honored to bring the message Follow me Ravi Prakash, because the future needs leaders who aren't afraid to be real.

Not every conversation needs a microphone. In moments of global pain, many people rush to post their opinions. But sometimes… what’s needed most is to pause. Reflect. Listen. As someone who has worked across cultures and continents, I’ve learned that silence isn’t weakness.  It’s wisdom. In this short video, I share my thoughts on the Middle East conflict — not as a politician, but as a human. One who believes that leadership isn’t always about having the answer, but asking the right questions. If this message resonates, feel free to share. Or sit with it. Because sometimes, that’s enough. -- I bring bold messages to stages, boardrooms, and anywhere change needs a voice. If this struck a chord: Hit follow Ravi Prakash  And  DM me if your team or campus needs to hear this — live.

The loudest thing in the room right now... is silence. Not the kind that calms— The kind that covers cruelty. The kind that lets injustice slip by—unchallenged. We don’t get what we deserve. We get what we TOLERATE. This poem is a call to remember what history taught us… And to ask: what are we allowing by saying nothing? For leaders. For humans. For anyone who still believes in truth, fairness, and justice. WE GET WHAT WE TOLERATE (3:07 Minutes) There’s a fear in the air, thick and quiet. Not the kind that screams— the kind that whispers: Say nothing. Stay low. Keep scrolling. A creeping cruelty dressed in law. Authoritarian masks with democratic smiles. Voices disappear. Truth gets mocked. And the loudest thing in the room— is silence. But history isn’t dead. A lone man once stood before a line of tanks— no weapon, just will. Not so long ago, people in Eastern Europe tore through iron curtains with bare hands and burning hearts. The Berlin Wall cracked under pressure of truth spoken aloud. The Arab Spring sparked because one man said: enough. We forget this spirit at our peril. Because forgetting history doesn’t erase it— it only rewrites the ending. And then— we get what we tolerate. Where are the voices now? The ones with platforms, wealth, and reach? Why do so many choose silence When they know— deep in the heart— what is right and wrong, just and unjust, compassionate or cruel? Do we not all know the shape of freedom? Do we not all recognize the stench of fear? Democracy doesn’t die all at once. It dims. It softens. It settles into the background noise of daily life. Until it’s gone. So I ask you— not with anger, but with fire: Who will stand? Who will speak? Who will remember? And who will explain to the children what we tolerated, and why we said NOTHING? --- Courage is contagious. If this hits home, could you share it? And if you need someone to speak this truth in your boardroom, offsite, or event— DM me. I’d be honored to bring the message Follow me Ravi Prakash

We spend so much time trying to look perfect. Neither leadership nor life is meant to be perfect. One of our most significant lies is that everyone else has it all figured out. The fact is that ... We are all a work in progress. From Presidents to Preachers, From CEOs to Students, From dreamers to doers — We all try to stitch together success, composure, and fairness with imperfection. Authentic leadership doesn't hide the mess. It stands inside it. Owns it. Learns from it. And leads through it. Here is a POEM I wrote as — a reminder to myself, and maybe to you too: We Are All a Mess! I am a mess, You are a mess, We are all a mess— Trying to stitch perfection Into the torn seams Of success, composure, and fairness. From the President to the Priest, From the Principal to the Pupil, From Mothers to Fathers, Doctors to Nurses, CEOs to the dreamers, Senators to the Speakers, Children to the weary Adults— We are all a mess, Wrapping ourselves in neat disguises. Work on it, Live it, Breathe it, Receive it. Don't pretend, Don't lie, Don't sweat— Just try. Own it, Name it, Share it, Bare it. And then— Get better, One breath, One step, One slip, One rise at a time... Because that's how we humans climb. Leadership isn’t about being flawless. It’s about rising — one step at a time. -- DM me if you're looking for a keynote speaker who speaks real talk on leadership, resilience, and navigating the beautiful, messy journey we’re all on. (And if this resonates, follow me Ravi Prakash — more real leadership conversations ahead.)

You can’t lead others… if you can’t lead yourself. Leadership isn’t just about: -Strategy. -Vision. -Execution. It starts much closer to home. Like how you treat your body. How you manage your stress. How you protect your energy. At 100 years old, Fauja Singh ran a marathon. He finished in 8 hours. He didn’t start running until he was 81. In Malawi, a 14-year-old named William Kamkwamba built a windmill. With no internet. Just a library book. To bring water and electricity to his family. That’s leadership. Without permission. Without applause. Leadership is built when no one’s watching. It’s not what you say. It’s how you show up. Strong leadership starts with strong self-leadership. Want a keynote that connects leadership, resilience, and personal growth? DM me. Follow me Ravi Prakash

Leadership Doesn’t Start on a Stage. It Starts in Life’s Toughest Moments. I didn’t grow up dreaming of standing on a stage but trying to make it through another day. Where I come from, success wasn’t handed out. It was fought for — day by day, step by step. Like most, I didn’t have a roadmap. I had resilience. I had grit. And a quiet belief: If I could put one step before another, life would be better. I wasn't polished the first time I spoke to a room full of leaders. I wasn’t "what a keynote speaker was supposed to look like." But I was honest. I shared my story without filters. I talked about setbacks, tough choices, and lessons learned the hard way. And people didn’t just hear me. They saw themselves in my story. I connected with the audience with all of my imperfections. I realized imperfections are our superpowers as humans and leaders, and connection is our lifeline. Today, I speak to corporate teams, corporate leaders, high school and graduate students about the things that move the needle:  -Resilience & Perseverance - Adaptability - Future-readiness - Health and leadership from the inside out No hype. No gimmicks. Just honest lessons that last beyond the standing ovation. If you're looking for a keynote speaker who brings real-world lessons with heart and humility — If you want a speaker who leaves audiences better than they found them. DM me. Leadership is personal. Let's make it real together. (If this resonates, Follow me Ravi Prakash — because the future needs leaders who aren't afraid to be honest.)

I just finished reading: "Whistling Vivaldi and Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us" by Claude Steele — and it opened my eyes. It shattered my many misconceptions about stereotypes, performance, and human potential. Whether you're a high school student, parent, teacher, CEO, business owner, policymaker—or anyone who leads, teaches, hires, or influences others—this book is a must-read. - It’s not about skin color. - It’s not about where you come from. - It’s about how hidden biases impact performance—and how we can dismantle them. Through decades of research, Steele explains stereotype threat: - The silent force (killer) that widens achievement gaps, not because of lack of ability, but because of perception. This isn't hearsay. It’s built on rigorous, peer-reviewed science. If we genuinely want to change society, it must start early.  Every parent should read this and explain it to their kids;  Every middle and high schooler must read this along with school principals and teachers. This isn’t just a “nice to know.” Building a fair, thriving, and innovative society is essential—especially given the daily attacks on diversity, inclusion, and equity. Leadership is about creating spaces where everyone can win. It’s about seeing the unseen—and acting on it. The future belongs to those brave enough to learn. -- DM for Keynote Speaking  - Follow Ravi Prakash for leadership - Share to support your network - Comment with your thoughts You can get a copy of my book, Safar: An Immigrant Journey of Life and Leadership, at Amazon or your favorite bookstore worldwide or borrow it from your local library. Claude Steele

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." It’s a simple line — but it carries profound implications for leadership. Committed leaders understand: Their role isn’t just to build companies or chase profit. - It’s to build people. - It’s to nurture potential. - It’s to leave a legacy that grows far beyond themselves. Leadership isn’t complicated. It’s that simple. If you believe in people-first leadership, follow me Ravi Prakash And if you want a keynote that makes it real, DM me.

Leadership Requires Patience and Perseverance Everyone loves a comeback story. Few have the patience and perseverance to write one. Rebuilding anything — a life, a career, or a country — isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about showing up, day after day, and doing the real work. Valuing education over headlines. Valuing imperfection over perfection. Choosing long-term growth over short-term applause. Leadership isn’t speed. It’s endurance. It's character. It's self-belief! It took me 9 years to land my first professional job. It took me 13 years to secure my residency in the U.S. The best things I’ve built were never fast — but they were worth it. If you want teams who build for the future, don't just for today, just DM me. (Follow me, Ravi Prakash, for more real-world leadership conversations.)

I still carry the energy from that Monday night, when I was honored to give the keynote. Thank you for creating such a powerful space for career transformation, Jay Litton and Katherine Simons. To everyone who filled the room at Roswell United Methodist Church—thank you for the kindness, the conversations, and the full-house love. And to those who heard me speak and reached out after, you lit my fire, too. "The cold outside is never stronger than the fire inside." It was a truth shaped by lived experiences; it is that simple. And in a room full of people reimagining their future, it landed. Now, I would like to take this message further with your help. If you’re planning a corporate event, fireside chat, or commencement—and want someone who speaks to the heart of leadership, resilience, and reinvention… Or if you're connected to a school or university, especially one often overlooked by speakers, I’d be honored to attend. No fluff. Just stories that might change a life. Let’s make it happen. #Graduation2025 #KeynoteSpeaker #CareerTransformation #Leadership #Reinvention #CommencementSpeaker #FutureReady

In 2007–2008, I was out of work for 371 days. RUMC was there for me. Tomorrow, I get to give back. It was one of the loneliest and most challenging periods of my life. At RUMC Job Networking, I found support and guidance and made many friends with whom I still keep in touch today. They offer more than help with resumes, interviewing skills, or job leads—they provide hope, community, and emotional and spiritual support when needed. Tomorrow, I have the incredible honor of returning to RUMC — this time as the dinner speaker at their first job fair of 2025. This organization has been helping job seekers in Atlanta for over 30 years, walking alongside people during some of the most challenging moments of their professional journeys. I’m humbled to play a small part in continuing that mission. If you are in Atlanta and have the time, I would love for you to come and support me and the countless job seekers who could be reminded that they’re not alone. If your company hires, bring the information to help someone seeking employment. - Monday, April 14th - Workshops start at 1:00 PM - Dinner and keynote at 5:30 PM (I'll be speaking!) - Mini job fair from 6:45–8:00 PM - Full event details and registration: rumcjobnetworking.com Jay Litton Karen Griggs Medley Katherine Simons

The best leaders tend to be great listeners. When I was younger, I believed that leadership meant speaking first and speaking the loudest. It was primarily about commanding attention. But life has been a better teacher. One of my earliest leadership lessons came from someone very special — my paternal grandmother. She was a freedom fighter, a member of the state legislature, and helped open one of the first women's colleges in India — despite never attending formal school herself. I often sat beside her at political meetings between the ages of four and fifteen. She was usually the only woman in the room. The men spoke loudly, filling the space with words. But she mostly listened. When she finally did speak, you could hear a pin drop. Everyone leaned in. Because when she spoke, it mattered. She taught me the power of presence before action. Of listening deeply before speaking thoughtfully. Of creating space for others without seeking credit. Of building leaders, not followers. Leadership isn't about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge. DM me if you're looking for a keynote speaker who brings real-world leadership lessons to life. (And if this resonates, follow me Ravi Prakash- More coming.)