Dick Richardson

Dick Richardson is a pioneer in leadership development and adult learning, known for transforming how leaders think and make decisions. His upcoming series, How Smart People Think, distills decades of experience into practical mental models and decision frameworks used by high‑performing leaders.

Dick has shaped executive learning for more than 30 years, serving in senior leadership roles at IBM and ITT, earning two patents in organizational learning, and founding Experience to Lead, where he created immersive programs in partnership with NASA and the Smithsonian.

A survivor of the “Miracle on the Hudson,” Dick brings humanity, clarity, and real‑world insight to his work.