Award-winning author
Rethinking Resilience
Fueling Your Competitive Advantage
Stop treating resilience like a buzzword. Start wielding it like the strategic weapon it is. In this groundbreaking book, Tissa Richards shatters the myth that resilience is about "bouncing back" and reveals how the world's most unshakable leaders use the Intentional Resilience Flywheel to transform pressure into performance and uncertainty into opportunity.
This isn't mindset coaching—it's a tactical playbook for leaders who need to make high-stakes decisions without losing themselves. When the heat is on and everyone's watching, this framework ensures you don't just survive the moment—you own it.
Praise for Rethinking Resilience
“A must-read for any leader navigating today’s high-pressure world. This book shows you how to intentionally cultivate resilience — not as a reactive tool, but as a strategic, sustainable strength.
Grounded, human, and immediately actionable, it’s packed with sharp insights, compelling executive stories, and practical tools. I couldn’t put it down — and it’s already changing how I lead."
Sandy Fershee
Fortune 10 Design & Innovation Executive
"Read this book! It immediately captured my attention and imagination the way “Lean In” did over a decade ago. It crisply and eloquently sets out a framework for leaders at all levels to build truly resilient teams, guided by values and purpose. You’ll want to read it with a highlighter. I did!”
Lieutenant General Lori Reynolds
SMC (retired) Board Director, US BANCORP | Commander, Marine Forces Cyberspace Command
“’Rethinking Resilience’ masterfully reimagines resilience for our present challenges and positions leaders for the future. It provides guidance through moments of triumph and adversity alike. Every leader navigating disruption needs to read this, now. The book is a timeless resource.”
Rave Shankavaram
Former CIO/CTO, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.
No Permission Needed
Unlock Your Leadership Potential & Eliminate Self-Doubt
The most dangerous person standing between you and your leadership potential? You. This award-winning manifesto demolishes the permission-seeking mindset that keeps brilliant leaders playing small and gives you the tools to step into your power—no approval required.
Forget waiting for someone to recognize your worth. This book shows you how to define it, own it, and communicate it so clearly that self-doubt becomes extinct. It's not about confidence tricks or positive thinking—it's about building unshakable professional clarity that speaks for itself.
Praise for no Permission Needed
"It's more important than ever to lead with a clear set of values and create a positive culture for your team. This book is a timely guide that shows you how to do just that."
Jennifer Prosek
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Prosek Ventures, and a Forbes and Business Insider top PR agency honoree
"To be paid what you're worth, you have to know what you're worth. Tissa Richards guides you through a compelling and straightforward journey to identify your professional value proposition. Just as importantly, she shows you how to internalize it so you leave no room for self-doubt. You must read this book."
Claire Wasserman
Founder of Ladies Get Paid and Bestselling Author, named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women
"You hear buzzwords like 'authenticity' and 'resilience' all the time. This book shows you how they actually impact your leadership and how to incorporate them to be an effective, influential leader."
Asmau Ahmed
Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Global Bank and Founder of The Diversity Meter, named Top Woman in Digital by Cynopsis Media
"Effective leaders are authentic leaders. This book shows you how to be your authentic self, free of fear or doubt. A must-read."
Kim Sinatra
Former Executive Vice President, Wynn Resorts
"Read this book today: it's empowering, actionable, and timely. It will help you take your seat at the table with confidence."
Jadee Hanson
Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer, Code42
"Working with Tissa has resulted in an impactful value proposition that reflects consistent themes that repeat throughout my executive roles. I now view my career through a clearer lens. Just as importantly, I've internalized my value in a way I never did before, which will help me through future career choices and transitions. This book takes you through the same coaching journey I've been on with Tissa. You'll be blown away by the results."
Margaret Hardin
Board Director, Hydralyte, and Former Chief Executive Officer, Ergobaby
