Dr. Deats believes old ways of leading teams don’t always work. Instead, he uses experiential learning—learning by doing—to help leaders grow their skills. He showed how his life experiences, taught him the importance of diversity and open thinking.
Bernie Franzgrote | WBN News – Global | July 24, 2025
Discover how Dr. Kieth Deats from Recree8 helps leaders create strong teams and lasting change
Do you ever feel your business growth has hit a wall, and traditional methods aren’t working? In a recent East Trade Winds event, Dr. Kieth Deats, founder of Recree8, shared powerful ideas on how real-world, hands-on learning can help leaders grow better businesses globally.
Dr. Deats believes old ways of leading teams don’t always work. Instead, he uses experiential learning—learning by doing—to help leaders grow their skills. He showed how his life experiences, from apartheid-era South Africa to global workshops, taught him the importance of diversity and open thinking.
· Experiential learning helps leaders deal with real-world problems.
· Diverse viewpoints make teams stronger and smarter.
· Mistakes and failures are important tools for growth.
· Leaders need to reflect and adapt, not just manage.
Dr. Deats explained how he turned his personal experiences into powerful lessons. His methods show businesses how to think differently and lead teams in fresh, exciting ways. He shared real stories of change from his clients around the world.
Good leaders help teams grow by giving them real-life experiences, not just theories. Dr. Deats’ approach helps businesses become stronger and more flexible. By learning from real situations, leaders and teams grow in ways they never imagined.
Bernie Franzgrote – Contributor
Want to learn more?
Reach out to Dr. Kieth Deats:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kieth-deats-658b2216/
Website: https://www.recree8.com/
Watch the full event on YouTube, listen to the podcast episode, or join the next East Trade Winds meeting every Tuesday from 8–9 AM EST. Register here.
Bernie Franzgrote | Co-Host, East Trade Winds | https://link.v1ce.co.uk/pbex/berniefranzgrote
Editor: Karalee Greer
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