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3 Signs It’s Time for a (Professional) Breakup

Kelli Richards October 19, 2015

October 19, 2015,
Inc.

Ending a professional relationship is sometimes necessary, and it can lead to better opportunities.

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3 Signs It’s Time for a (Professional) Breakup

Kelli Richards October 19, 2015

The truth is that not all relationships–professional or personal–are good investments of your time and energy.

For entrepreneurs especially, partnerships require a lot of energy, focus, and commitment. A certain sense of calm clarity and mutual respect is necessary to make these relationships–and your business–function successfully.

But when partnerships turn toxic, objectivity is compromised, perspective is hard to find, and any mutual or company progress becomes virtually impossible. Instead, a leader is more likely to feel weighed down by professional negativity and anxiety, which can lead to a loss of self-confidence and reduced productivity–and can even bring the business to a grinding halt.

That type of energy is lethal to the success of an entrepreneur. Ask yourself: If a business relationship is toxic and having these effects on your work, is it really worth it? …

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What’s the Difference Between a Coach and a Mentor?

Kelli Richards October 15, 2015

October 15, 2015,
Forbes Women

We hear a lot about coaching and mentoring — for good reason. As Zig Ziglar famously said, “A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.”

Read the entire article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2015/10/15/the-difference-between-a-coach-and-a-mentor/

Influencers on a Plane: 3 Ways to Strike Up Great Conversations

Kelli Richards October 12, 2015

October 12, 2015,
Inc.

With the right mindset, you can improve your business just by striking up a conversation on the road.

Read the entire article here: https://www.inc.com/kelli-richards/influencers-on-a-plane-three-ways-to-strike-up-great-conversations.html

Why It Pays to Identify and Approach Mentors in the Professional ‘Cafeteria’

Kelli Richards October 7, 2015

October 7, 2015,
Entrepreneur

At times, the workplace “cafeteria” resembles a middle-school lunchroom, with heightened stakes and competitors striving for power in lieu of popularity. Who sits where, and why?

Read the entire article here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-it-pays-to-identify-and-approach-mentors-in-the/249748

3 Reasons You Need a Mentor, Even If You Don’t Think You Do

Kelli Richards September 28, 2015

September 28, 2015,
Inc.

If you want to experience success in any capacity, you owe it to yourself to find great mentors.

Read the entire article here: https://www.inc.com/kelli-richards/3-reasons-you-need-a-mentor-even-if-you-don-t-think-you-do.html

Rob Tercek: Speaker, Innovator, Strategist

Kelli Richards September 23, 2015

Robert Tercek’s unique views on managing innovation are sought by organizations around the world. His motto is “Inventing the Future.” He is passionate about inspiring audiences to seize their own destiny by thinking creatively and taking decisive action.

Listen to the entire podcast here: https://allaccessradio.libsyn.com/category/Technology

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