Richard Moran, PhD

Richard A. Moran, PhD is a renowned business leader, organizational culture expert, and workplace commentator with a unique talent for blending humor, insight, and actionable wisdom. A bestselling author, venture capitalist, former CEO, and college president, Richard has spent his career helping organizations improve how they work, lead, and make decisions.

Often referred to as the original “Workplace Pundit,” Richard is credited with pioneering the genre of “Business Bullet Books” with his iconic bestseller Never Confuse a Memo with Reality. His latest book, Never Say Whatever, continues his mission of using common sense to tackle the absurdities and challenges of the modern workplace. With 10 acclaimed books to his name, his voice is both authoritative and refreshingly relatable.

Richard is also the longtime host of the CBS syndicated radio show "In the Workplace," and a frequent contributor to platforms like CNN, NPR, and LinkedIn, where he reaches a wide audience of HR professionals, people leaders, and executives seeking clarity in a noisy business world.

As a trusted advisor to leaders and a seasoned venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, Richard brings deep experience in organizational behavior, people strategy, and leadership development. His straight-talking, research-informed, and often humorous take on workplace dynamics makes him a favorite among HR leaders, executives, and talent professionals looking to elevate performance while keeping culture human.