About Richard V. Battle
Richard V. Battle is an award-winning and Amazon best-seller author of eleven books. He is a media commentator frequently appearing on radio and television and has been a motivational speaker and trainer for over 30 years on leadership, sales, and faith.
His servant leadership includes the boards of many organizations, including Alpha Kappa Psi (past chairman), The Shepperd Leadership Institute (past chairman), Boy Scouts of America, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Keep Austin Beautiful.
Texas Governor Rick Perry appointed him to The Texas Judicial Council and The Texas Emerging Technology Fund. As president of the Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized the chapter as the Most Outstanding chapter in the United States.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce International recognized Richard as the Outstanding Chapter President in the world. Richard is an experienced corporate executive and non-profit leader who serves organizations in an advisory role.
RICHARD - THE AUTHOR
Richard is an award-winning author who previously published:
- AmeriCANS Who Made America - 19th Century - 2025
- AmeriCANS Who Made America - 18th Century - 2024
- Gold Mom's Choice Award
- Paris Book Festival Award
- Southern California Book Festival Award
- Reader Views - Bronze -Young Adult Non-Fiction
- Reader Views - Finalist - History
- The Unopened Present - 2023
- Gold award - Mom's Choice 2024
- Gold medal - Family & Parenting -Illumination Awards - 2024
- Made in America by AmeriCANS not AmeriCANTS
- New England, Los Angeles and SO CAL Book Festival - 2022
- Honorable Mention "How To" Book.
- Life's Daily Treasure: 366 Doses of Hope, Optimism, Personal Growth, and Encouragement
- Next Generation Indies - Finalist -Christian Non-Fiction - 2022
- Navigating Life's Journey: Common Sense in Uncommon Times
- Reader Views - Silver-Self Help 2021
- EVVY Awards - 3rd - Self-Help 2021
- Conquering Life's Course: Common Sense in Chaotic Times
- Reader Views – 1st Place – Self Help – 2019 EVVY Awards- 3rd Place – Self Help – 2020 Readers’ Favorite-Finalist- NF Motivational - 2020
- Unwelcome Opportunity: Overcoming Life's Greatest Challenges
- Readers Favorite – Gold Medal – Christian Devotion/Study - 2019 Reader Views – 2nd Place – Religion – 2019 Illumination Book Awards – Bronze Medal – Christian Living – 2020 Top Shelf Magazine Book Awards - 2020 Finalist in Motivation-Non-Fiction/Spiritual
- The Four-Letter Word that Builds Character
- USA Today’s Best Books – Finalist – Business Motivation - 2006
- The Master’s Sales Secrets: 44 Strategies for Sensational Sales Success
- Surviving Grief by God’s Grace
- Writer’s Digest – Honorable Mention – Inspiration - 2003
- The Volunteer Handbook: How to Organize and Manage a Successful Organization
RICHARD - THE SPEAKER
Richard has been a public speaker and trainer for over 30 years on topics including volunteerism, leadership, sales and faith.
RICHARD - THE ADVISOR
Richard Battle was an executive with KeyTrak (a Reynolds and
Reynolds company), and has more than 40 years of experience in
sales, executive management and leadership in various business entities.
He was appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to The Texas Judicial Council and The Texas Emerging Technology Fund.
He served on the board of directors of Alpha Kappa Psi, international professional business fraternity, and was a past chairman.
As president of the Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce
the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized the chapter as the
Most Outstanding chapter in the United States, and the Junior Chamber
of Commerce International recognized Richard as the Outstanding
Chapter President in the world.
He has served on the board of many organizations including
- The John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Foundation
- Boy Scouts of America, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Keep Austin Beautiful
Richard was privileged to emcee the NDP Texas Governor's Prayer Breakfast featuring Governor Abbott and David Barton
Richard with Governor Greg Abbott at the Governor's Prayer Breakfast for National Day of Prayer
Richard speaking at The John Ben Shepperd Leadership Forum in the House chamber of the Texas Capitol
Richard and Elizabeth signing The Four Letter Word that Builds Character at Barnes and Noble
In-studio interview with Celinda & JR, KXYL
Celinda and JR interviewed Richard on the uplifting messages from Navigating Life's Journey: Common Sense in Uncommon Times
Richard back in studio
While appearing virtually is nice, there is nothing like being in studio speaking with station hosts and callers.
Richard announcing Lake Travis HS softball game