Patrick Riccards

About The Author

Dr. PATRICK RICCARDS is a veteran strategic communications expert and award-winning author with three decades of experience advising Fortune 500 firms, federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. He has worked across three presidential administrations and helped shape communications for key departments including Education, Treasury, and Defense.

A frequent speaker and media commentator, Patrick is the CEO of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement. His accolades include honors from PR News, Bulldog Reporter, and IATOP, recognizing his leadership in both public affairs and nonprofit advocacy.

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Books by Patrick Riccards

Strategic Strikes

Mastering Your Communications in the Cage Match of Public Opinion

By Patrick Riccards

Strategic Strikes is not for the faint-hearted communicator. Patrick Riccards—a veteran strategist with decades in political warfare, crisis PR, and nonprofit leadership—offers a blunt, battle-tested guide to mastering communications when the stakes are high and the plan’s gone to hell.

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