Category: Connections

Why In-Person Connections Matter More Than Ever

Kelli Richards November 21, 2019

People call me a ‘super-connector’; I literally make my living connecting people and opportunities to each other and I have a very broad and deep network that I’ve built over many years of establishing long-term trusted relationships. Many of these relationships were developed the old-fashioned way, by having ‘live’ conversations of substance in person or over the phone over time. That said, we live in a fragmented world where more and more we connect through devices and technology (whether via text messaging on our phones, e-mail over the Internet or via Zoom conference calls online).

While these technologies are arguably convenient and time-saving, something has gotten lost in translation. …

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The “Happy Money” Movement

Tara August 15, 2019

LinkedIn.com, August 2019- Two years ago, I was attending a gathering of my advanced coaching graduate alum with our mentor, Alan Cohen, in Hawaii. Alan often invites colleagues of his to join us via Skype as guest contributors. That year, he invited Ken Honda from Japan who had been a successful entrepreneur in Japan — and then went on to be one of the best-selling authors in Japan (selling over 7 million copies of his books worldwide.) I resonated with Ken’s style, demeanor, approach and message immediately. He told us about a book he was working on called “Happy Money” — and I couldn’t wait to read it.

 

Read the entire article here- The “Happy Money” Movement

The Power of Expanding Your Communities (Network Effect)

Tara April 10, 2019

LinkedIn.com, April 2019- We all tend to swim in familiar waters — and many of us are members of the same community of business professionals year over year. I know I’ve been guilty of that. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but, every once in a while, it would behoove you to step out of your comfort zone and engage with new groups of individuals. Doing so can afford you fresh perspectives, insights, ideas and new business relationships that can lead to greater opportunities and the ability to add to your network and cultivate new collaborators and friends.

Read the entire article here- The Power of Expanding Your Communities (Network Effect)

End Well Symposium – Dec 6; SF

Tara October 23, 2018

LinkedIn.com, October 2018- One of my clients, Dr Shoshana Ungerleider, is focused on transforming how we end this life. End Well is a dynamic gathering of individuals, led by Dr Ungerleider, committed to generating human-centered, interdisciplinary innovation for the end of life experience.

We all have something to contribute to this vitally important movement — which affects us all and our loved ones. Join us as we re-imagine and co-create the end of life experience. Last year’s event was a sell-out, so I encourage you to register right away if this strikes a chord. This one day event takes place this year on Dec 6th in San Francisco. For more info visit: https://www.endwellproject.org/ — and help us spread the word if you’re inclined.

Read the entire article here- End Well Symposium – Dec 6; SF

 

The Power of Collaboration

Kelli Richards April 4, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

One of my mentors, Alan Weiss, is about to come out with a terrific new book called “Lifestorming” co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith who is himself one of the most sought after executive coaches on the planet. This veteran author duo have collectively published nearly 100 books on human behavior. Neither needs the other, but they opted to come together to create something of value to their shared audience. This collaboration between two very successful juggernauts in the business world should produce a pretty powerful result given what each of them has achieved on his own. We’ll find out when the book comes out on May 1st!

I’ve always been a big believer in the power of collaboration — to harness and leverage the gifts of two (or more) talented individuals to create an outcome that’s even more valuable and impactful than if each was crafting something on their own.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney are another great example of this; there would have been no Beatles (or arguably they wouldn’t have been nearly as successful) if those two hadn’t come together — pun intended. …

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Talking with Uber Drivers

Kelli Richards February 14, 2017

driver-and-dashboardYou know how when we used to take cabs and you’d never make eye contact with the driver let alone have a conversation with them. I’m not sure what’s changed in the transition to Uber, but I’ve noticed that in virtually every ride I’ve taken via Uber, I find myself having fascinating conversations with the drivers. Maybe it’s just me, but the ones I’ve had rides with inevitably have surprisingly interesting stories and backgrounds. It’s easy enough to hide behind your smartphone and detach, but I’ve come to enjoy engaging with my driver more often than not.  …

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How to Pay Attention to the Whispers When Vetting a Connection?

Kelli Richards December 7, 2015

You know that feeling deep in your gut; the one that tells you not to trust the person you’re talking to? Trust it–it almost always has critical information to share with you if you listen.

I’ve had several occasions in my career where my gut told me not to work with someone. But, because I was in need of the work at the time, I ignored it to my peril. It was always a mistake.

 

I once worked with a startup that had just secured investors–a startup’s dream, of course. Without warning, the CEO completely disappeared; he left the country. He never responded to anyone, and he didn’t pay the consultants or principals what he owed them. He just left and cut off all communication without explanation to anyone involved. …

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