Pat Richie

Background

Pat Richie: Three Super Bowl Rings and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team—a unique combination of experience building a teamwork culture on the highest performing teams ever and expertise in these groundbreaking models for business.

Pat Richie’s early success came in professional sports as part of the San Francisco 49’ers in the 80’s and 90’s. Seeking new challenges in 1999 he accepted an offer to become the Executive Director of the communication consulting firm Bold Assurance; founded by Bert Decker. In 2002 he took a position representing an international relief organization in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley business community.

Pat has authored two books, “Wisdom for the BusyLeader” foreword by Patrick Lencioni and “Wisdom for the Busy SportsLeader” foreword by Mike Holmgren.

He has co-authored articles on teamwork with Patrick Lencioni that have appeared in national publications, and been quoted by: The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, the BBC and GQ Magazine.

He 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.

He and his wife are the parents of three adult children. They live near Houston, and are members of The Fellowship of the Woodlands Church.

Clients

Experience

In 2004 Pat was introduced to Patrick Lencioni. With Lencioni’s personal encouragement Richie became one of the first Table Group Consulting Partners.

Through his partnership with Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group, Pat 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.

Endorsements

United Nations World Food Programme

“Pat Richie is one of the most effective thinkers in the area of individual and organizational development, he has made a monumental contribution to the leadership of the Indiana Pacers, he helped us focus on our values; and our internal teamwork, we are better because of the genuine caring way he works with us.”

—Jim Morris, Former Executive Director of United Nations World Food Programme, Currently President Indiana Pacers

Harvard Business School

“Pat Richie is a gifted thinker and speaker. In my 16 year association with the NFL, I was both challenged and encouraged by Pat.”

—Andy Wasynczuk Faculty Harvard Business School, Former New England Patriots Chief Operating Officer

Vanderbilt School of Medicine

“Pat Richie served as the keynote presenter at the June Leadership Development Institute at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He worked collaboratively with our planning team to be sure he addressed the specifics of team issues in our very complex academic medical center environment. His presentation was excellent—one of the best we have heard. He was effective in giving good, solid and helpful information and he reinforced his message with illustrative stories. Not only was he well received in our large general sessions (300 + attendees each), his small group workshop was very well done. Folks are actually implementing the tools and methods he offered. He was courageous in taking us to the truth of our own dysfunctions as a team. The leadership team here credits Pat with not only raising our consciousness, but helping us take the initial steps towards improvement. His message is powerful and the man is real!”

—Dr. Peter J. Giammalvo, Chief Learning Officer, Vanderbilt School of Medicine

Game Ready™ Accelerated Recovery System

“I attended Pat's "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" workshop and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! His way of presenting was both informative and entertaining. I took copious notes and have utilized his materials to help my sales team work harder towards our collective goals as a team. Pat is packed with passion, knowledge, humor and real life experiences that will help any team accomplish their goals.”

—Karen Fry, National Sales Manager, Game Ready™ Accelerated Recovery System

Cooley Godward Kronish LLP

“On a scale of 1-10 what score did your group give to Pat?

9. Pat covered all the issues in the scope, and immediately connected with our team. He is polished, professional, funny, honest and opened the door for candid discussions and the beginnings of different team work practices following his discussion. He provided much relevant, and personal, feedback for the group, and got everyone focused on the issues, and free to talk about them. Excellent—he would be a 10 but this group never gives 10 to anyone except Bruce Springsteen!”

—Sherry Lalonde, CIO, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP

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