Today’s guest is a practicing economist who finds efficiencies, solves challenging problems, and motivates people to implement change.
She transforms corporate cultures and increases productivity, through engaging, humorous, and action-packed keynote presentations, one-on-one consulting, and as the author, co-author, or editor of 10 books on business, leadership, productivity, and personal finance.
Her previous experience includes teaching at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Hawaii Pacific University. She served 21 years on active duty in the Navy (retired as a commander) with specialties in Human Resources, Logistics, Intelligence, and Security.
Please join me in welcoming Mary Kelly.
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In this episode we discuss:
- her thoughts on leadership: “To me, leadership is not a job title. It isn’t what you do. It is the ability to influence others to get them to do what you want.”
- her first experience with leadership skills, when she was in preschool.
- the significant difference between leadership in the military and leadership among civilians.
- how her military experience developed her brain for systematic processing and why that works so well for starting a business.
- the mindsets she had to shift as she started business for herself, including accepting money.
- her specific networking skills, coming from a place of gratitude.
Links
- Mary Kelly on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- www.ProductiveLeaders.com
- www.ProductiveLeaders.com/free – business resources
Books mentioned in this episode:
- “Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success” by Mary C. Kelly and Peter B. Stark
- “Checklist for Starting a Successful Business” by Mary C. Kelly
- “Money Smart: How not to buy cat food when you don’t have a cat” by Mary C. Kelly
- “Master Your World: 10 Dog-Inspired Leadership Lessons to Improve Productivity, Profits, and Communication” by Mary C. Kelly
- “15 Ways to Grow Your Business in Every Economy” by Mary C. Kelly
Other Resources:
- Listen to my interview with John Corcoran.
About Robbie:
Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by both Inc. and Lifehacker. He helps associations inspire life-long membership by creating welcoming and inclusive first-timer experiences.
He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly.
He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Brown University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and Northeastern University.
Robbie is the host of the On the Schmooze podcast which features his networking strategies and talented professionals sharing untold stories of leadership and networking.
Keynote Speaker
Interested in booking Robbie to speak? At www.robbiesamuels.com/speaking you'll find video clips and a description of his signature session, Art of the Schmooze.
Call 617-600-8240 to speak directly with Robbie.
Relationship-Based Business Strategist
Are you ready to create a Relationship-Based Business Plan that will help you achieve greater impact (and income)?
- You want to have a greater impact and increased income. The problem is that there are so many options for how to build your business that you can feel stuck, overwhelmed, and like you're running out of time.
- The reason options are overwhelming is that you're looking at them as a series of disconnected steps when — to make the most of your time — you need a strategy that connects only the most important and highest impact ones.
- Why? Because you know it's true that if you try to do everything, you will accomplish nothing. This means, to achieve your goal, you have to invest in a strategy to put time on your side.
- How? This program will help you find the clarity to determine what is the right next step for your business. A book? A podcast? An online course? Masterminds? Speaking on bigger stages?
- Together we will design a 12-month Relationship-Based Business Plan that will allow you to stack your successes to create momentum and leverage your limited time.
- Read about this program and then schedule a complimentary 60-minute session to see if it's a good fit. www.robbiesamuels.com/more
One-on-One Coaching
Robbie believes that networking is a marketing strategy and coaches entrepreneurs (of any gender) to grow to the next level through relationship-based business strategies and hands-on support. Interested to learn more? Send Robbie an email.
Stay Connected:
- Connect with Robbie on LinkedIn
- @RobbieSamuels on Twitter and Instagram
- New to his website? Start here
- On the Schmooze podcast archive
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