Richard S. Hawkes is the founder of Growth River, an international consultancy that guides leaders and teams to create higher performance in businesses and organizations. Hawkes helps companies identify and resolve constraints to success. Clients include Edward Jones, GENEWIZ, Hitachi, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Mars. Hawkes received a B.A. in computer science and German literature from Hamilton College and an M.B.A. in marketing and organizational development from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.