“We are much more capable than we think we are.” — Dick Richardson
In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan welcome Dick Richardson, founder of Let’s Think Smart, leadership development expert, and survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson.
Dick shares his remarkable experience aboard Flight 1549 and what it taught him about human behavior in moments of crisis. The conversation moves from an unusual storytelling ritual during IBM’s transformation to the role of stories in helping people navigate change, envision the future, and discover their own capacity for leadership.
You’ll Hear
- What surviving the Miracle on the Hudson revealed about fear, courage, and our instinct to help one another
- How an IBM leader used storytelling and ritual to help employees embrace organizational change
- Why leaders need to make their vision of the future vivid, specific, and relatable
- How everyday crises can be navigated through practical behaviors that reshape our thinking
- Why staying calm just a little longer can make a difference when things go wrong
Resources
Connect with Dick Richardson
- Website: https://dickrichardson.com
- YouTube: Let’s Think Smart
- Facebook: @LetsThinkSmart
- LinkedIn: @dickrichardson
Books by Dick Richardson
- How Smart People Think: Simple Frameworks for Better Business Decisions
- How “Smart” People Think: —and Make Predictably Bad Decisions
- Apollo Leadership Lessons: Powerful Business Insights for Executives
Forthcoming: FUBAR, Dick’s book exploring practical ways to navigate life’s everyday crises.
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