Trusted Advisor and Partner: Better Decisions. Stronger Institutions.
Publications & Insights
Institutions are shaped less by the decisions they make than by the conditions they fail to see.
Explore executive publications, original essays, books, research, and executive perspectives examining governance, strategy, leadership, and institutional judgment.
BOOKS
Roses from Concrete
A Black Feminist Leadership Model for School Reform
Roses from Concrete explores the experiences of Black women heads of school and superintendents, introducing a Black Feminist Leadership Model for school reform and offering evidence-based recommendations for strengthening the pathway to executive leadership. Grounded in original research, the book established the scholarly foundation for Dr. Richards' continuing work on leadership, governance, and institutional effectiveness.
This publication marks the beginning of Dr. Richards' continuing body of work on leadership, governance, and institutional decision-making.
“Dr. Nadine Richards has developed an essential, evidence-based framework for dismantling structural inequities in leadership. Her work transforms how organizations approach equity, diversity, and justice.”
Dr. Rebecca Natow, Associate Professor
“The seeds you planted years ago have blossomed beyond our dreams. You’re making such a difference, and I’m honored to be a small part of it.”
Dayna Thomas, Esq., Trademark Attorney & Former Student
Forthcoming
The Orchid and the Fire
A Memoir of Survival, Softness and Power
A forthcoming memoir exploring leadership, identity, and the relationship between inner life and executive responsibility.