Rick Kirschner

Biography

Dr. Rick Kirschner offers a powerful approach to dealing with change that unlocks creativity, enhances team communication, increases commitment, service and innovation. And you will have fun watching and listening to him, as he shares a palette of attitudes, behaviors and skills that anyone can learn and employ. In keynote speeches for association events, in seminars and training for Fortune 1000 companies, and for executive and management retreats; in venues ranging from conference halls to grand theaters to meeting rooms, Rick helps his audience find the personal motivation for doing the important work of creating today for a better tomorrow.

Publications

Do you know people who try to intimidate you? Or who waffle about decisions? Do you ever get tired of hearing, "That won't work," or "It's not my fault"? Now devotees of Brinkman and Kirschner's seminars and tapes can enjoy their insights in book form, while new fans discover the duo's tested techniques for bringing out the best in people at their worst. With wit and wisdom, the authors identify the 10 types of difficult people on the job-including tanks, snipers, grenades, know-it-alls, and think-they-know-it-alls. Step by step, they show exactly how to get results with each.

Titles

Thriving in Turbulent Times Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best In people at their Worst Looking within for Principle, Honor and Integrity The Innovation Advantage: How to Develop a Culture of Creativity the Happiness of Pursuit & Whistling from the Heart How to Hire and Keep Good People