RICHARD - THE AUTHOR

Richard is an award winning author who previously published

1. 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 

2. 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

3. The Four-Letter Word that Builds Character

  USA Today’s Best Books – Finalist – Business Motivation - 2006

4. The Master’s Sales Secrets:  44 Strategies for Sensational Sales Success

5. Surviving Grief by God’s Grace

  Writer’s Digest – Honorable Mention – Inspiration - 2003 

6. The  Volunteer Handbook: How to Organize and Manage a Successful Organisation

Richard has been a public speaker and trainer for over 30 years on topics including volunteerism, leadership, sales and faith. 

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 currently serves 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 (1983-1984),

 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