The Solutions Oriented Leader®
Build Leaders Who Solve Problems Instead of Creating Them
Dr. Rick Goodman eliminates blame, builds accountability, and creates cultures where leaders drive consistent execution and measurable results.
Built for corporate teams, healthcare organizations, associations, and HR leaders.
The Proven Framework Behind Every Solutions Oriented Leader Keynote
Most leadership challenges are not talent problems. They are thinking problems. Organizations default to blame, react to symptoms instead of causes, and never build the repeatable systems that make solutions stick.
Dr. Rick Goodman's book The Solutions Oriented Leader is the foundation of every keynote he delivers on this topic. The same practical framework your leaders experience on stage is documented and ready to use the moment they return to work.
What a Solutions Oriented Speaker Fixes That Training Programs Miss
In today's environment, leaders are overwhelmed by competing priorities, constant pressure, and a culture that normalizes reactivity.
When clarity disappears, execution slows, accountability drops, and teams drift into confusion and conflict. The antidote is not more training on what leaders should think. It is a clear system for what leaders should do every day, under pressure, when it counts most.
What Leaders Walk Away With From a Solutions Oriented Speaker
A Solutions-First Mindset
Shift from reactive to proactive leadership — build a team culture where problem-solving replaces blame at every level.
Communication That Drives Clarity
Specific frameworks that reduce misunderstanding, prevent rework, and keep every team member aligned on priorities.
Accountability Without Blame
Build cultures of genuine ownership where people take responsibility not from fear but because they are invested in outcomes.
Performance You Can Measure
Practical tools to set clear expectations, track performance, and give feedback that improves results without damaging relationships.
Stronger Engagement and Retention
How solutions-oriented leadership directly improves employee engagement, reduces turnover, and builds cultures people stay in.
A Shared Leadership Language
Give your entire leadership team a common framework so alignment happens faster and cultural drift stops.
Who This Keynote Is Built For
Corporate Executives & Leadership Teams
Annual conferences, leadership summits, and organizational events focused on performance, culture, accountability, and execution.
Healthcare Leaders & Administrators
Healthcare organizations where reactive leadership and blame culture are costing time, talent, and patient outcomes.
HR & People Leaders
Organizations responsible for culture, leadership development, and engagement who need a program with lasting behavioral impact.
Associations
State and national associations looking for a practical, high-energy keynote that delivers tools members can apply immediately.
Choose the Right Format for Your Event
Conference Keynote
High-energy session introducing the Solutions Oriented Leader® framework. 45 to 60 minutes. Customized to your audience, industry, and event theme.
Breakout Session
Deeper-dive interactive format for applying the framework to real leadership challenges. Ideal for leadership retreats and team development events.
Leadership Workshop
Full customization to your organization's culture challenges. Participants leave with an action plan they can implement within 30 days.
Results Organizations Have Seen
"You helped our sales team develop a new area of business that reached $80 million in sales in its first year. You are on your game and you crushed it."
Bill PingletonManaging Director, Franklin Templeton Investments"Working with Rick Goodman has been a truly rewarding experience. His collaborative spirit, strategic mindset, and ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity make him an exceptional partner."
Nancy PerniaInterpublic Group"Working with Dr. Rick Goodman was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He was responsive, professional, and collaborative throughout the planning process, making everything seamless."
Kathleen BaldwinExecutive Director, CICPACWhat Planners Ask Before Booking a Solutions Oriented Speaker
Yes. The keynote draws directly from Dr. Rick's book The Solutions Oriented Leader. Book signing and bulk book packages are available for events.
Yes. The framework applies across corporate, healthcare, associations, and government. Content is customized to your industry language and audience challenges.
Yes. A pre-event discovery call ensures the program addresses your specific leadership gaps, cultural dynamics, and desired outcomes.
Keynote only, keynote plus breakout, or keynote plus full workshop. Half-day and full-day formats are also available.
Most events book 45 to 60 minutes. Shorter and longer formats are available depending on your agenda.
Yes. Dr. Rick is happy to do book signings at events. Bulk book packages for event distribution are also available — contact his office for pricing.
A lav mic or headset mic is preferred, plus standard projection for slides if used. A full AV rider is available upon request.
Ready to Build a Solutions Oriented Leadership Culture?
If your organization needs a solutions oriented speaker who eliminates blame, builds genuine accountability, and drives measurable performance — let's talk about the right format for your next event.