Chairman Jake Keyes is an entrepreneur and a leader for the Iowa tribe. His lessons focus on the huddles he had to overcome from an impoverished background and the risks he had to take to become the owner and a master beer brewer at Sky Dance Brewery. The perspective in his business life serves the vision and legacy that he is bringing full circle in development and achievement for his people.
Meet your Indigenous Instructor – Tribal Chairman Jake Keyes
12 minutes
Chairman Jake Keyes grew up in Little Axe, Ok in a trailer house with his dad and brother. His mom was taken by the state, before the Indian Child Welfare Act was in federal law and she wasn’t fully present in his life.
Lesson 2
Lesson 1: Becoming an Entrepreneur / Skydance
15 minutes
Jake discovers the entrepreneurship mantle through the passing of his father. He perfected his brewing craft at home, but always saw business ownership beyond his own financial reach until he started to look for investments for SkyDance Brewery.
Lesson 3
Lesson 2: Practicing Stoicism
8 minutes
Jake shares about his hobbies that bring reflection. He teaches about the tenets of Stoicism and that operating system that has reformed his life. Responding and reacting are two different pathways. Go after your dreams today!
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Lesson 3: Leading The Iowa Tribe
6 minutes
Jake talks about his law enforcement experience that led him into tribal government. He discusses his engagement in IOWA culture and ceremony. It takes time to rediscover language and leadership.
Lesson 5
Lesson 4: Seven Generations Mindset
7 minutes
The Iowa nation is building new properties to support their tribal services. Jake reminisces on the histories of tribal leaders bringing gaming to Oklahoma. The Iowa tribe made moves in business when the economic environment was difficult.
