Rick Tucci

Rick Tucci believes the future of work isn’t just AI—it’s human ingenuity.

For more than 35 years, he has helped leaders unlock the hidden genius of their frontline employees to drive innovation, accelerate results, and build stronger, more adaptive organizations.

As the founder of Leap Academy, Rick created the Ideas-to-Action Process™, a practical 60-day method that equips leaders to turn employee insight into measurable outcomes. His approach has been implemented across Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits, helping teams deliver rapid, meaningful change.

A graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Rick brings a rare blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution. He is also the author of “The Lean Path to Lean Six Sigma,” featured by iSixSigma. He writes for Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence professionals, change leaders focused on adoption, and managers leading initiatives without formal project management training.

In his book Ideas to Action, he shares a practical roadmap for turning frontline insight into executed results—helping leaders accelerate adoption, strengthen ownership, and deliver measurable results in 60-day sprints.