Public Speaking
Richard Franzi (MBA) is a highly sought after speaker on topics of interest to entrepreneurs and CEOs.
His work has been featured in national media: INC.com, CNBC.com, various talk shows, as well as local publications: Orange County Business Journal, Orange County Register, OC Metro Minute and national educational outlets such as: American Express OPEN Forum.
Ric is a nationally recognized thought leader in the field of peer learning for CEOs and business executives. Ric and his business partner lead CEO Peer Groups and provide Coaching for many successful Orange County-based firms.
Killing Cats Leads to Rats or Mitigating the Power of Unintended Consequences: A fascinating look at how unintended consequences of top executives decisions impair their firm’s performance and undermine the employees’ confidence in the CEO as their leader.
The Critical Mass Company: Richard shares the findings of his five (5) year study of CEOs. He reveals the four (4) fundamental elements that, when properly combined, act as catalysts for extraordinary performance and sustainable market differentiation for small and mid-market companies.
Toddlers and Chimps Do It: A fast-paced discussion of how CEOs use peer learning and positive peer pressure to unleash their true potential. This talk is based on Richard’s best-selling book: The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO Peer Groups.
Your Grey Matter MATTERS: Explores how your “mind-set” is the single most important competitive weapon a CEO has in today’s ever changing environment. This talk is based on Richard’s second book The Power of CEO Guiding Principles.
The Corrosive Effects of Groupthink: An investigation into how “groupthink” becomes an undetected cancer infecting the fundamental decision making processes within a CEOs firm and cripples its performance.
It’s Lonely at the Top: Every CEO experiences the feeling of organizational and emotional isolation from the rest of the company. This talk explores how to avoid the negative effects of being the boss. Richard provides proven strategies to break out of the relationship blackhole that consumes you as the CEO.
