Reviews & Endorsements
Praise for NAVIGATE the SWIRL
“Move your organization from lots of conversations going nowhere to the right conversations moving in the right direction. Richard’s book is essential for leaders navigating an everchanging environment.”
Hank Izzo
GM and CMO, Mars Inc.
“For leaders faced with the ‘Red Queen Principle’ – where all run faster but get nowhere – here is a valuable toolkit to realign for growth.”
Ravi Aron, PhD
Professor, Senior Fellow, CT Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
“The 7 Crucial Conversations is a unique model for organizations to grow and innovate in a team-based way with a powerful transformation accelerator.”
Penny Pennington
Managing Partner, Edward Jones
“All change is disruptive. This book helps you understand how the complex systems in your organization influence each other. With it, you get not only context, but also a ‘leadership tool kit.’ Check out the glossary!”
Barry Sagotsky
Consultant, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author
“I’ve built three companies using Richard’s framework. His practical advice is as simple as it is uncommon. The results: 5year annual compounded growth in excess of 55%. And everyone is infinitely more productive and just plain happier.”
Joseph Koffman
Founder and Chairman, Abe’s Vegan Muffins
“My first year as a CEO, I was caught in the Swirl, and Growth River came to my rescue. Engage in the 7 Crucial Conversations and watch a glorious future unfold.”
Randy Jordan
CEO, NC Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
“With 100% buy in we were able to introduce the concepts and ideas through to the next level of management.”
Nigel Lange
CEO and Managing Director, OncoSil Medical
“A clearheaded guide that can help scientists become entrepreneurs and build businesses. Our conversations with Richard brought clarity and focus to our teams, driving 26% growth annually over 10 years.”
Steve Sun and Amy Liao
Cofounders, Genewiz (now part of Azenta Life Sciences)
“Richard’s roadmap is pragmatic and accessible for leading companies through uncertainty.”
Robert A. Preti, PhD
Cofounder and former CEO, Minaris Regenerative Medicine
“Navigate the Swirl sets the tone for teams to accomplish more, waste less, and achieve tremendous success.”
Frank Pindiak
Executive Director, St. Catherine’s Center for Children