First book--Real Leaders Don't Boss--published in Korea, Malaysia and Brazil and second book, Leadership Requires Extra Innings, now available

My first book, Real Leaders Don't Boss (Career Press, 2012) has been published in several additional languages.

Leadership Requires Extra Innings, my latest book, was recently posted on amazon.com and is also available on Kindle and online at Barnes and Noble.

My sincerest thanks is extended to many friends and colleagues who have helped me with both books!

As many of you know, proceeds from my first book are being donated to not-for-profit organizations caring for wounded veterans. Proceeds from my new book are being donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for scholarships for deserving students.

Dignity Health CEO Lloyd Dean's Change Initiative Profiled

My article "The Health Care World Series" was just published in the January 2014 issue of Strategic Health Care Marketing. It assesses the classic change management plan along with the rebranding of the former CHW (Catholic Healthcare West) hospital organization by Dignity Health CEO Lloyd Dean.

My sincere thanks go to editor and publisher Michele von Dambrowski and her fine team.

For further information, email info@strategichealthcare.com

LEADERSHIP REQUIRES EXTRA INNINGS just published

My book is now available at amazon.com and the e-book version can be purchased in early January, 2014. Proceeds from its sale are being donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for scholarships to deserving students.

For more information, please visit www.eichassociated.com

Directors & Boards publishes "Top 10 reasons for not selecting someone as board chair"

A special thanks  goes to Jim Kristie and his team at Directors & Boards for publishing my article in their Third Quarter 2013 issue. Titled the "Top 10 reasons for not selecting someone as board chair," the article is applicable to both for-profit and non-profit boards of directors, trustees, regents or visitors.

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership Publishes Ritch's Article on "Blaming"

Special thanks go to Elizabeth Gingerich, editor of The Journal of Values-Based Leadership, and her editorial board for publishing my article on "blaming others."

The title of the article is "Playing Above the Breaks..."

Here is the link if you'd like to read the piece: http://www.valuesbasedleadershipjournal.com.

"Want a Proven Leader: Hire a Veteran" commentary published in Pacific Coast Business Times

To read my entire article "Want a Proven Leader at your Firm: Hire a Veteran" please click on the following link: http://www.pacbiztimes.com/2013/08/02/oped-want-a-proven-leader-at-your-firm-hire-a-veteran/

Many thanks to the folks at the Business Times for their continued goodwill, cooperation and recognition of our men and women in uniform and retired.

"Leaders Do Not Give Orders" is Cover Story in Brazilian Magazine

Many thanks to Voce S/A reporter Lucas Rossi and Thos. Nelson Publishing, Brazil's Samuel Coto for seeking my perspective on leadership, based on my book Real Leaders Don't Boss.

The cover story of a recent issue of Voce S/A featured my book which was based, in part, on an interview Lucas Rossi conducted with me.

It has been a distinct pleasure and honor for me to interact with various Brazilian media and publishers.