Richard Lynch is a Seattle-based management consultant with a variety of clients in the United States, Canada, England, and Russia. He works with businesses, non-profits, and local governments on achieving more results with less cost and effort.

Each year, Mr. Lynch speaks at approximately 150 workshops, conventions, and conferences on topics related to personal growth and management effectiveness. He is the author of the books Precision Management, Getting Out of Your Own Way, and a monograph called Developing Your Leadership Potential. He is the co-author of Essential Volunteer Management and Secrets of Leadership, and is a contributor to professional journals. His latest book, Lead!, was published by Jossey-Bass in 1993.

Before starting his own firm in 1977, Mr. Lynch worked for two New York based consulting firms. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Iowa.