Rich Honiball
driven by purpose
connecting the dots between passion & impact
Years ago, I read "The Purpose Driven Economy" by Aaron Hurst, at a time when I was questioning if one could "do well" while "doing good." We've always contributed and volunteered, but somehow, something was missing. So I started putting more focus on this.
Over the last several years, I have been on a journey, one where I have explored what drives me, what I am passionate about, what impact I would like to make on the world and those around me. Despite a successful corporate career, it drove me to seek a job with greater purpose. Today, that internal voice is driving me to make that transition from "passive supporter" to playing a more active role in building a world that our daughter and her generation deserve.
connecting the dots: expanding talent
Diversity matters. I am not talking about anything "programmatic." Or creating a checklist. As an intelligent business person, you should understand the value of ensuring your team reflects your audience.
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For me, however, this means more. Diversity has to matter in every capacity - I want to surround myself with the absolute BEST talent, the BRIGHTEST minds, but those from different backgrounds, experiences, and yes, even different opinions. While one's opinions may ultimately not affect the outcome of any particular decision, everyone deserves to have their voice heard. So, I want to make sure that everyone feels like their voices are heard.
Diversity is not about compromise just to check a box, but I do believe you have to cast a wide net to get the best and brightest. America's Favorite Pastime has grown its talent pool by sending scout across the world, to places where kids would never have thought of playing in the majors. That is how I think of discovering new talent.
connecting the dots: team dynamics
For years, my resume highlighted that I was a builder of "world class teams." I stand by that statement, I have worked with and helped to build several teams throughout my career that I am quite proud of. However, until recently, I viewed the description of "teams" in the traditional sense, organized or organizational teams. Effective teams are so much more today. Formal and informal.
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We have social connections. "Go to" people when a project needs to be complete. I love introducing people that have not only something in common, but more importantly who can help to elevate each other. Spark something magical, even game changing. Even as an introvert, I love walking into a new class or a engaging with a new group of trainees and being a part of connecting the dots in their journey towards impact.
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connecting the dots: travel & culture
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I was fortunate to live for several years in Latin America when I was growing up (though I didn't appreciate that at the time). My career has afforded me the ability to travel all over the world - to countries that I may not otherwise have visited but I have found someone to love at each destination.
Over time, I have embraced the notion of "slow travel", instead of checking off major sites and bucket list experiences, I've tried to find time to "live locally." To learn more about the people, culture, food, music, and customs. Thankfully my wife and daughter have embraced this journey and now we look forward to discovering as much of the world as we possibly can.
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I love MY country but am thankful that I have traveled to over seventy more and have found something to love about each one, taken aways lessons from every place I've ventured. And this continues to fuel who I am.