RICHARD IS A STORYTELLER

I am a Strategist~Philosopher, and Technologist because I am first a Cultural Historian who has spent a career in emerging technology, understanding the Culture & Societal Phase change that occurs when technology is a disruptor.

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In the course of my career, I have been named an internationally recognized thought leader in technology collaboration, digital strategy, data science, humanities, and social phase change. I am a writer (mostly blogging these days), keynote speaker, technology influencer, and catalyst for change, change for the greater good. I have worked with and for some of the most amazing technology companies on this planet, many during their growth and early development stages. I have traveled the globe educating, speaking, and consulting with energetic and forwarding looking companies and organizations.

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I have come to understand the cause/effect of technology on society.  The Autonomous Revolution, which has just begun, is the "Intersection where the Humans meet the Ultimate Technology: The challenge of what it means to be human."  Of particular interest is, "What is our role of being human as it relates to the purpose of work, data, management, and marketing.? Why do we do what we do? How do we achieve an integrated view, and how best to prepare for the change?" At some point, we all face the question: What is the Difference OF Being Human and the Difference IT makes?  The time has come for a philosophy/theology of technology for the modern world.

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In my keynotes, reading groups, and workshops, I bring out the necessary learning experience and how we come to understand what is under the surface of the issues we are facing and how to innovate with people, technologies, and processes and educate each other, to collaborate and transform the current environment.

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I always try to provide expertise, combined with years of experience, and insightful guidance, to help better organizations, discern how the technology of the Autonomous Revolution intersects with and embraces the work of their organizations and achieve Eudaimonia through implementing the methodology of "See~Judge~Act"  and I am an avid disciple of the Cardijn Movements and methods.

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During my career, I have presented over five hundred keynotes and workshops for the Global 2000 and various industry associations in Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia during his professional career.

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I try very hard to bring my years of experience to my lively and interactive Keynotes, Workshops, and Discussion programs. I will define the real issues, challenges, and opportunities for people to understand better technology and its role amid the life of struggles in a world of change.

Innovation/Education,/Collaboration are the keys to systematically changing our world, our organizations, and our lives to live a life in pursuit of knowing the greater good for customers, employees, shareholders, and partners.

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I was privileged to study with Dr. Eli Goldratt, creator of the "Theory of Constraints," best known for the book "The Goal," with over seven million copies sold in thirty-two languages. I have worked closely with Eli to develop cutting-edge methods based on the philosophy of the Goal for banks, insurance companies, and investment banks. Working with Dr. Goldratt helped shape and influence my thinking and understanding of the nature of organizations, data management, and constraints. I am designated as a "Jonah's Jonah." and TOC Expert.

My roots in philosophy and cultural history going back to my college days at St. Meinrad College, where I focused on European History, Philosophy, Speech & Theater, The Great Books of Western/Eastern Traditions, and Speech/Theater. My graduate degree studies began at St. Meinrad School of Theology and Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley (GTU), where my concentration was in Cultural History, Patristics, Systematic Theological Anthropology, and Comparative Religions. Over time resulting in one hundred and twenty hours of study. I continue my studies in Digitial Humanities, Lived Philosophy, and Autonomous Technologies at Harvard Digital Humanities/Religious Literacy,  The McGrath Institute, Loyola Univ of Chicago, and Oxford University for ongoing education. My second vocation leads me to active involvement in the International Thomas Merton Society and the Chicago local chapter.

A current passion of mine today is organizing book clubs and discussion groups with a key focus on understanding the lives, culture, and society of those seeking the greater good.

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I continue to teach today through the "Forever learning Institute" in South Bend, IN.

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