Jack Ricchiuto

As a writer, Jack works with people in local and global contexts co-creating a future distinct from the past. He does this work from the principle that all transformation is linguistic.

This work is inspired by human psychology, neurolinguistics, social network science, ontological transformation, Noetic medicine, Open Space Technology, storytelling, and choreography.

Since the 1970s, Jack has worked across over 24 sectors including healthcare, technology, economic development, education, sustainability, and nonprofits. He is the developer of question-based planning and author of 36 books and hundreds of articles.

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, and The Mindful Leader.

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.