For Ray Lewis, being "Goal Oriented" takes on a different meaning than it might for the rest of us. As one of the best defensive football players of all time, Ray learned early in his life and career that getting people to work together with passion and purpose is crucial for success. His teambuilding work with the Baltimore Ravens was legendary, and has continued to be his guiding principle in business and his philanthropic activities. Ray’s lessons on dealing positively with egos, rivalries, and destructive habits instills in his audience a vision for a greater purpose and shared success.

Ray Lewis has been bringing his unique brand of inspiration and motivation to some of the world’s biggest companies and organizations for years. He speaks from the heart with passion and authority, drawing from a wealth of experiences on and off the field. Ray shares his lessons of working through adversity, motivating yourself and those around you, and inspiring the best in people. Ray’s life has been an amazing journey through extremes – from the impossible odds of a challenging childhood, to playing 17 noteworthy years in the National Football League, to his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2018. Post NFL, Ray has achieved great success in a number of business and philanthropic endeavors, bringing that same passion for motivating others to everything he does. His energy is infectious and his message changes lives.

The history of the NFL will highlight two things about Ray Lewis’ career – his well-deserved reputation as one of the top linebackers of all time, AND the leadership role he played for his team on and off the field. From the locker room to the line of scrimmage, Ray always knew the right things to say and do to get the most out of his teammates and motivate them for success. He has used the same leadership skills in his businesses and philanthropy, and has been sharing them with top companies and associations along the way.