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PAT RICHIE | SPEAKER

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Organizational Health, The 6 Types of Working Genius, Super-Bowl-level performance

Pat Richie is a powerful speaker known for his ability to transform team dynamics. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in helping executive teams tackle tough issues, unlock their full potential, and build lasting cohesion using Patrick Lencioni’s principles. His unique approach blends deep expertise with a personal connection, making complex concepts actionable for leaders and teams.

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THE FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM

Winning a Super Bowl once is remarkable, but winning five times is nothing short of extraordinary. Pat Richie has played a pivotal role in helping organizations unlock the ultimate competitive advantage: industry-leading cohesion. With over 20 years of experience, Pat has motivated and empowered organizations across every sector to harness the transformative power of teamwork. Drawing from a diverse range of industries, he makes the principles of superior cohesion accessible — even to those with no interest in sports. Pat believes this rare and powerful quality is available to any company willing to embrace it. From the best-seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat uncovers the human tendencies that derail teams, fueling politics and confusion. Attendees will leave feeling inspired, equipped with practical strategies and tools to overcome dysfunctions and create cohesive, high-performing teams.

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THE 6 TYPES OF WORKING GENIUS

A framework by Patrick Lencioni and presented by Pat Richie, The Six Types of Working Genius categorizes people's natural strengths and weaknesses into six types to help individuals and teams understand their strengths and work more effectively.

  • WONDER: Individuals with the gift of Wonder see potential and opportunities, and they are naturally inquisitive and forward-thinking.

  • INVENTION: Inventors are good at creating new ideas and solutions, and they enjoy problem-solving and thinking outside the box.

  • DISCERNMENT: People with the gift of Discernment have strong intuition and are good at evaluating ideas and situations.

  • GALVANIZING: These individuals excel at motivating and inspiring others, and they are naturally good at rallying people around a cause.

  • ENABLEMENT: Enablement is all about providing support and resources to help projects succeed, and those with this gift are naturally helpful and resourceful.

  • TENACITY: Tenacious individuals are committed to seeing projects through to completion and ensuring results are achieved, and they are known for their persistence and determination.

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THE IDEAL TEAM PLAYER

In his follow-up to The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Richie shifts focus to the individual team member, unveiling the three essential virtues — humility, hunger, and people smarts — that distinguish exceptional team players. He explores how this powerful combination accelerates the process of building high-performing teams and reveals how team members with these traits drive success. This talk offers a proven approach for leaders to identify and nurture true team players within any organization.

Whether you’re a leader aiming to foster a culture of collaboration, a human resources professional seeking to recruit top talent, or an employee looking to enhance your value, this session provides invaluable insights that can transform both your organization and your career.

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The Advantage: Organizational Health

Pat argues that organizational health presents the greatest opportunity for improvement and competitive advantage. While many leaders focus on traditional areas like marketing and technology, Pat believes the key to success lies in prioritizing organizational health. By focusing on this, organizations can unlock their full potential, including greater intelligence and expertise.

A healthy organization has low political interference, high morale, high productivity, and low turnover. Based on his extensive consulting experience, Pat outlines four key steps for achieving long-term success.

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The Truth About Employee Engagement

In this talk, Pat tackles the timeless issue of job misery, offering a simple yet revolutionary solution. He identifies the root causes of frustration — anonymity, irrelevance, and “immeasurement” — and provides managers with actionable strategies to bring fulfillment and meaning to any job.

Whether you’re an executive aiming to build a culture of engagement, a manager seeking to retain talent, or an employee struggling to find purpose, this talk offers invaluable insights for creating a more fulfilling work environment.

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“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, helped us focus on our values, and our internal teamwork. We are better because of the genuine caring way he works with us.”

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JIM MORRIS | Fmr. Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme | Fmr. President, Indiana Pacers

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

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ANDY WASYNCZUK | Faculty, Harvard Business School | Fmr. Chief Operating Officer, New England Patriots

“I wholeheartedly endorse Pat Richie and his consulting partner, Angelica Richie. Their work with our team was transformative. The workshop we had together formed a more stable basis of trust across the team as they expertly pushed the entire team to get out of their comfort zone when engaging with each other. They took a management team skeptical of certain elements of the program through real-life examples that not only got the team to buy int0 the new program, but have this leadership team deploying the program to their own teams given the value they have found. Pat and Angelica facilitated improved teamwork, leading to greater organizational clarity. We were finally all rowing in the same direction, and the result is quickly improved performance across the board. Pat and Angelica's insights and guidance were invaluable.”

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NISHAT MIHTA | CEO, Lexitas

“Pat's warmth, wisdom, and authenticity are contagious. He just makes you want to listen.”

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PATRICK LENCIONI | Author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage