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Reflections on 9-11 — Finding the Gratitude
It was sixteen years ago today; that terrible day that “will live in infamy” for our generation. There’s no doubt it was one of the darkest days most of us have ever experienced during our lifetime. And yet, on reflection, some good things did come from it — for me personally, and for us as a society.
I was one of the producers working on a big Michael Jackson two-night anniversary concert that he did the couple of nights prior to 9-11 at Madison Square Garden in NYC. And I was slated to fly out of Newark to SFO on 9-11 (on Flight 93). …
The Importance of Having a Solid Support Structure In Your Life
None of us gets through life alone — and it’s important to pause and reflect periodically on the importance of having people in our lives who really honor and support us in life through thick and thin, whether that’s a whole tribe of individuals, just a few — or even just one. Whether family, friends, colleagues, advisors or some combination of all of these. That becomes increasingly so apparent to me as the years go by. And I’ve been seeing evidence of the importance of having a support structure all around me lately — in my own life and in the lives of others. It may be helpful to share some examples to illustrate this with more clarity. …
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What Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods Means for Entrepreneurs
August 28, 2017,
Inc.
No matter the size of you company, you can learn a lot from Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods.
Read the entire article here: https://www.inc.com/kelli-richards/what-amazons-acquisition-of-whole-foods-means-for-.html
Lawrence Gowan, Musician, Keyboardist and Lead Vocalist for Styx
Lawrence Gowan is a Scottish-born Canadian musician, and keyboardist and lead vocalist for the legendary American rock band, Styx. As a member of Styx for nearly twenty years, Gowan has recorded four studio albums and toured the world over, playing more than 1,600 shows with the band. …
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In Conversation with Jim Messina, Musician, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, Recording Engineer and Record Producer
I recently interviewed Jim Messina on All Access Radio and what a terrific conversation we had! Jim’s legacy spans five decades, three acclaimed rock groups, a vibrant solo career and an array of producing and engineering credits. He’s one of those guys who can do it all. We spent the time reflecting on his dynamic career, collaborations and his current tour. …
Structuring Your Day for Optimal Productivity
There are many tips, articles and books out there from highly successful people on how to increase your productivity (especially around work), but here are a few I’ve found to be especially useful for me: …
In Conversation with Shep Gordon — Supermensch
I had the pleasure of interviewing “supermensch” and artist manager extraordinaire Shep Gordon a short while ago on All Access Radio. Shep’s been a real inspiration throughout my career, and it’s been fascinating to follow his journey over the years — and a real pleasure to a catch up with him for our fireside chat on my podcast.
Shep is truly a visionary Hollywood manager, agent and producer responsible for building some of the biggest careers in entertainment. He’s worked with many incredible artists over the years — including Alice Cooper, whom he continues to manage today after nearly 50 years (!). He’s also the subject of the acclaimed Mike Myers-produced documentary “Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon.”
What I enjoyed most about our conversation was learning more about how he approaches life – how he manages the challenges, successes, failures – the ups and downs in life and career. …
Gathering of the Tribe: A Reunion of the Visionaries Who Launched the Digital Music Revolution
Last week I was honored to join an invite-only gathering of my peers at the City Vineyard in NYC (owned and run by one of my colleagues, Michael Dorf and one of the hosts of this reunion event).
The gathering was meant to honor us crazy visionaries who saw the future of the convergence of music and tech over 20 years ago…and who lived in a crystal ball waiting for the world to catch up with our visions for what would be possible. In my case the future started at the beginning of 1988 when I was part of a small team who birthed the music and entertainment focus at Apple. …
How Your Leadership Style Affects Your Ability to Recruit and Retain Employees
July 18, 2017,
Inc.
Great leaders not only generate strong results and positive external press, but they also create a culture around their own values.
Read the entire article here: https://www.inc.com/kelli-richards/how-your-leadership-style-affects-your-ability-to-.html
Living and Working in Separate Cities: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between
July 5, 2017,
Inc.
When you split work and play between two cities, you can have the best of both worlds — if you make it work for you.
Read the entire article here: https://www.inc.com/kelli-richards/living-and-working-in-separate-cities-the-good-the.html
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