Jack Ricchiuto
Jack is a 38-time author, writer, and planning expert teaching people in communities and organizations the power of their new questions.
This work is inspired by neuroscience, social network science, neurolinguistics, ontological transformation, storytelling, Noetic medicine, Open Space Technology, and the Pathway Conversations™ framework.
Since the 1970s, Jack has worked across over 24 industry sectors, including healthcare, technology, economic development, education, sustainability, and nonprofits. In global, national, regional, and local contexts, he has worked with urban and rural communities and a variety of networks.
Jack has taught leadership, question-based planning, design thinking, storytelling, and entrepreneurship in undergraduate, graduate, and post-doc programs, including Harvard, Vanderbilt, UC Berkeley, Kent State, and John Carroll Universities.
His books include Collaborative Creativity, Accidental Conversations, Project Zen, Appreciative Leadership, Mountain Paths, Conscious Becoming, Instructions From The Cook, The Stories That Connect Us, Enchantment Of Casual Origins, The Joy Of Thriving, Ordinary Eyes, The Agile Canvas Field Guide, Abundant Possibilities, The Power Of Circles, Making Sense Of Time, Beyond Recipes, Focus, Smarter Together, Ideas, The Art Of Conversations, The Way Of Questions, The Growth Imperative, Simple Listening, Path, The Poetry of Human Emotion, The Language of Trusted Leaders, A Radical Kindness, Reimagining Communities, Textures, Perspectives, Together, Words In Flow, Ready & Able, Ready & Able Workbook, Flawless Planning, The Mindful Leader, The Improbable Grace of Presence, and Engaged Curiosity.
Jack lives in Cleveland's historic neighborhood, Tremont. His given African name is Sekou, Wise man. His personal interests include writing, cooking, gardening, hiking, and passion projects. He is co-founder with Jane Rogan of Third Floor Design.