Richard S. Hawkes

Richard S. Hawkes is the author of Navigate the Swirl: 7 Crucial Conversations for Business Transformation and founder of Growth River, an international consultancy that guides leaders and teams to create higher performance in businesses and organizations. Hawkes helps companies identify and resolve constraints to success. Clients include Edward Jones, GENEWIZ, Hitachi, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Mars. Hawkes received a B.A. in computer science and German literature from Hamilton College, and an MBA in marketing and organizational development from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Navigating Organizational Growth, Part 2Building high-performing teams: A shared transformational journey
Thu, 06/02/2022 - 12:03
In my work helping to build high-performing teams at a diverse range of organizations, I have found that there is nothing that bonds a team quite like being on an authentic transformational journey. It’s invigorating to experience a continuous…
Navigating Organizational Growth, Part 1Activating purpose: Step one in building high-performing teams
Mon, 05/02/2022 - 12:02
Adapted from Navigate the Swirl by Richard Hawkes, CEO of Growth River How many meetings have you been in that caused you to ask yourself, “Why am I here? What am I doing? What’s the purpose of this meeting? Are we accomplishing anything?” I call…