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Implications of kids graduating without financial literacy skills (not often taught in US schools)

Kelli Richards January 24, 2026

LinkedIn.com, January 2026 – We talk a lot on LinkedIn about future skills: AI literacy, leadership, strategic thinking, resilience. And yet, when it comes to the basic economic foundation that enables all of that — financial literacy — we are failing our young people.

That’s the harsh reality echoed by thought leaders like Scott Galloway and corroborated in hard data from the Pew Research Center.

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Slow Productivity: A Smarter Way to Re-Enter the World After the Holidays

Kelli Richards January 6, 2026

LinkedIn.com, January 2026 – As the calendar turns, as we return to work, and as inboxes begin to refill, there’s an unspoken pressure to snap back into full speed.

Back-to-back meetings. Ambitious Q1 goals. The familiar hum of urgency.

But what if the most strategic way to re-enter the year isn’t by accelerating— but by moving more deliberately? This is where the concept of slow productivity becomes not just relevant, but essential.

Read the entire article here: Slow Productivity: A Smarter Way to Re-Enter the World After the Holidays

When the Platform Buys the Studio: Why Netflix–Warner Bros./HBO Changes Everything (and Why It Was Inevitable)

Kelli Richards December 14, 2025

LinkedIn.com, December 2025- Last week, Netflix announced an agreement to acquire Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming assets (including HBO/Max), a move that—if it clears regulators—would mark a structural shift in entertainment, and the most consequential “streamer buys a legacy studio” moment we’ve seen to date.

Read the entire article here: When the Platform Buys the Studio: Why Netflix–Warner Bros./HBO Changes Everything (and Why It Was Inevitable)

Why Being “Different” Makes You a Stronger Board Member (And Why the Boardroom’s Future Depends on It)

Tara November 28, 2025

LinkedIn.com, November 2025- The Boardroom Was Built for a World That No Longer Exists

For decades, board recruitment operated like a checklist:

  • Prior P&L experience
  • Strong finance background
  • Fortune-500 pedigree
  • Linear corporate career
  • Deep domain specialization
  • A narrow set of industry-standard credentials

That model made sense in a slower, more predictable era—one where strategic planning spanned years, not quarters, and disruption came in the form of a new competitor, not an entire new paradigm of technology or consumer behavior.

Read the entire article here: Why Being “Different” Makes You a Stronger Board Member (And Why the Boardroom’s Future Depends on It)

Embracing Neurodivergence: The Other Side of Genius (Why Visionary Founders, Innovators & Creatives Are Wired for Breakthroughs)

Tara November 13, 2025

LinkedIn.com, November 2025- For starters, what does “neurodivergence” mean? Neurodivergence describes people whose brains process, learn, and/or behave differently from what is considered the societal norm or “neurotypical”. This includes a range of neurological conditions and differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette syndrome, and is considered a natural variation in human brain function. The term is used to describe these differences without labeling them as inherently flawed. It refers to differences in how an individual’s brain works, affecting areas like social interaction, communication, learning, and attention.

Read the entire article here: Embracing Neurodivergence: The Other Side of Genius (Why Visionary Founders, Innovators & Creatives Are Wired for Breakthroughs)

 

Cocooning for the Next Level: Why Visionary Leaders Must Pull Back to Reinvent and Rise During Periods of Transformation

Kelli Richards October 14, 2025

LinkedIn.com, October 2025- The Paradox of the Visionary

Visionary leaders are often seen as unstoppable — always innovating, building, expanding. But what few understand is that sustained expansion requires intentional contraction.

Read the entire article here: Cocooning for the Next Level: Why Visionary Leaders Must Pull Back to Reinvent and Rise During Periods of Transformation

Seeing Entire Universes Within a Single Idea (and collapsing time to accelerate outcomes)

Tara September 22, 2025

LinkedIn.com, September 2025- Most people treat ideas as seeds that may or may not sprout, waiting to see if they’ll grow. But visionaries know something different: every truly potent idea already contains an entire universe within it. It is a fully formed ecosystem of possibilities, waiting for us to perceive it in its wholeness and bring it into reality.

Read the entire article here: Seeing Entire Universes Within a Single Idea (and collapsing time to accelerate outcomes)

Breaking Through the Cobwebs of Calcification (when one too many disappointments knocks you out of orbit) Kelli Richards

Breaking Through the Cobwebs of Calcification (when one too many disappointments knocks you out of orbit)

Kelli Richards September 2, 2025

LinkedIn.com, August 2025 – When you get knocked down and suffer a stretch of disappointing experiences or letdowns over time, your soul and life force can begin to harden or caldify. In this article, I discuss how to navigate through these times to regain your vitality and your compass.

 

Read the entire article here: Breaking Through the Cobwebs of Calcification (when one too many disappointments knocks you out of orbit)

Why VCs and PE Firms Need Trusted Advisors in Their Corner An overlooked force multiplier for founders & portfolio company success

Kelli Richards August 8, 2025

LinkedIn.com, August 2025 – Trusted advisors offer a variety of benefits to startup founders and leaders, enabling them to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and increase their chances of success. Here’s how. …

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The Analog Renaissance; Why Tangible Experiences Matter in a Digital Age

Kelli Richards August 8, 2025

LinkedIn.com, July 2025 – Analog living—whether in the form of vinyl records, handwritten notes, or film photography—isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past. It’s a conscious rebalancing, a reminder that not everything valuable can be downloaded, scrolled through, or stored in the cloud. These analog practices offer something our digital tools often can’t: depth, texture, slowness, and intention. …

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