Codifying our knowledge. It’s time.
In a public career spanning 40 years, Dr. Rick Kirschner has offered his students and audience a powerful approach to dealing with change that unlocks creativity, enhances team communication and increases commitment. In keynote speeches for association events and conferences, in seminars and training for Fortune 1000 companies, and at executive retreats, he has helped people find motivation to do the important work today for a better tomorrow.
He is a best selling author of numerous books and multimedia programs, including the coauthored international bestseller (now in a third revised edition, 26 translations, and over 2 million sold) , ‘Dealing With People You Can’t Stand: How To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst,’ ‘Love Thy Customer,’ ‘Life By Design,’ ‘How To Click With People,’ and the comprehensive communication program, ‘Insider’s Guide To The Art of Persuasion.’
In 2015, he premiered his documentary film, ‘How Healthcare Became Sickcare: The True History Of Medicine.
A 1981 graduate of the National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. Kirschner was an Oregon licensed Naturopathic physician for 40 years. He served on the board of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as the first Chair of Public Affairs and webmaster. He is Past President of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute, a long-time faculty member with the Institute for Management Studies, and a thought leader with Athena Interactive. As acting President of NMA, he also serves the Academy as webmaster. You will find him on X.com using the handle @IamDrKND and on Facebook as Dr.Rick
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