"In my work experience with Richard I have seen him consistently raise the level of play throughout organizations. His forward thinking and proactive work style set a standard for the group. Richard aggressively seeks improvement and works with the organization to accomplish its goals and objectives.
Richard was an integral part of an Executive Team that for five consecutive years beat budget, exceeded expectations, set records for business growth, and had its people promoted throughout the company. One of his most significant contributions was to organize and lead a group that brought forth recommendations for the restructuring of the entire organization that when implemented lead to the five years of exceptional performance. It is a pleasure working with him."
Jay Goldstein Principal Advance Foodservice Consulting, LLC
"Here is a man that recognizes that nothing happens in business unless it is created and driven by people. That more exciting and unexpected things happen when people are energized and inspired – and not by a few clever words or thoughts but by a deep commitment to their growth, development and participation.
Richard made a profound difference...read on Graham Kemp Founder and Former Global President and CEO The Marketing Store
"From the moment Richard assumed the human resources leadership role the winds of change blew strongly. He instilled a heightened level of accountability and helped us to understand the importance of driving people capability. All us knew within a few days that we must “Hire Right, Train Right and Treat Right” in order to achieve our operational and financial goals. Richard is a gifted and dynamic coach and leader!" Joe Langteau President & CEO, ACG Texas, LPA 45 Restaurant IHOP Franchisee
"I really appreciate the opportunity to have you as a coach this past year...your outside perspective and wisdom really had an impact! Thank you."
L.C., Vice President Carlson Companies
"Richard’s coaching was instrumental in helping me think through my own direction as I contemplated a career changing move within our company. His combination of personality, experience and education really come together in a unique way that makes him an extraordinary partner." Ed Ralston Executive Vice President – Business Integration Baldor Electric Company
"Richard has the unique ability to cause you to open your mind to new and unusual solutions. He does this, not by providing answers, but by asking questions which, when you ponder them, will cause you to think beyond your current paradigm. Richard’s approach to coaching is to handle discussions in a very non-threatening way. Richard has excellent experience coaching executive management teams. He has the courage to expose the critical and difficult issues others would prefer not to face and then lead the team very carefully through open, honest discussion on these sensitive subjects. He provides an excellent sounding board for you to reach your own conclusion."
Cherie Smith former Chief Financial Officer The Marketing Store
"Richard’s talents include a unique combination of business acumen, keen insight and practical strategies. Richard listens to his clients and applies his skills to their personal development through executive coaching services, or to business growth by helping senior teams to develop and execute strategy. Richard’s always upbeat and “can-do” attitude is contagious to his clients and is a force that constantly moves them forward."
Susan Haid Tucker Senior Consultant / Executive Coach Development Dimensions International (DDI) World
"Genuine, Honest, Good Listener, Empathetic...I could go on and on, but, these are just a few of the wonderful qualities that make a GREAT leader and Richard is one of them. I had the opportunity to work with and be coached by Richard and I sincerely appreciate and have learned from that experience. Richard "tells it like it is" and does it in a way that is meaningful, helpful and impactful to that person. He truly has the experience and expertise in Coaching others and I hope that one day I will be as great a leader as he is". Lisa Romano
