No authority has the experience of building teamwork culture as Pat Richie. In facilitating his groundbreaking models for business, Pat Richie has worked with over one hundred organizations developing corporate strategy and high performing teams.
Pat Richie's early success came in professional sports. Legendary sports leaders, from the University of Texas, Notre Dame University and the Carolina Panthers, to corporate leaders including Cingular, WellPoint and General Dynamics have seen marked results from Pat Richie's programs. In fact, the San Francisco 49'ers awarded him three Super Bowl rings in recognition of his contribution to the team's success after Super Bowls XXIII, XXIV and XXIX. Pat Richie is a highly sought-after speaker. His entertaining and challenging keynotes lay the foundation for high performing leadership and teamwork.
Pat Richie is also the author of two books: Wisdom for Busy Leaders and Wisdom for the Busy Sports Leader. He is the President of his own sports teamwork and leadership consulting firm, working with leading corporations, universities and government agencies. Pat Richie's client list includes: ATT, Well Point, General Dynamics, Ardent Health, ITT, the University of Notre Dame and even the production company behind the hit children's television show, VeggieTales.
In addition, Patrick Lencioni, the author of the New York Times best-selling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has given Pat Richie exclusive authorization to speak on The Five Dysfunctions. Pat Richie's presentations are dynamic, engaging and have been praised by audiences again and again. He has been quoted by: The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, the BBC, and GQ Magazine.
For over 25 years, Pat Richie has been presenting the subjects of teamwork, leadership and business ethics to corporate presidents, team owners, athletes, broadcasters and college educators. His experience encompasses a wide spectrum of athletic associations, including: the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS AND NCAA. Now more than ever, organizations can access Pat Richie's proven steps toward greater teamwork.
Pat Richie has been described as a strategic thinker, problem solver and is broadly recognized as an excellent presenter, teacher, facilitator and advisor to top business executives.
Pat Richie holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising from Minnesota State University at Moorhead. His graduate studies were at North Park Theological Seminary.