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: diversity & inclusion
Diversity matters. Even if you don't believe so personally, as a smart business person, you should understand the value of ensuring that your team is reflective of the audience you serve.
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For me, however, this has some to mean more. First, diversity is NOTHING without inclusion. While one's opinions may ultimately not affect the outcome in any one particular decision, everyone deserves to have their voice heard. Second, I am no longer ok with the statement "I chose the best candidate blind to (diversity)". We are at a point where I believe leaders need to do more to seek out diversity, to attract those who might now otherwise consider the field you are in, to grow a new crop of leaders from the ground up.
Ask me how I want to be remembered when I am gone? I want to be remembered as someone who created opportunities for others.
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.
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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.