Kenny Ripkowski

LED Inspirations

Regional Sales Manager

The Hidden Profit, LLC

The Hidden Profit works within a company’s current infrastructure to help the leadership identify areas of improvement.  With a fresh set of eyes and a practical approach, we are able to propel a business to a path of higher profits.

Director & Principal Consultant

Insperity

Launched, developed, implemented, and analyzed Strategic/Corporate Development technologies and processes. Scoped, maintained, and proactively managed the tools, training, and reporting on all facets of the corporate development process for internal stakeholders and team members to increase positive M&A deal evaluation from PE partners.

Director Corporate Development

Kenny Ripkowski has spent over two decades partnering with businesses in Houston, Texas. He employed a servant leadership approach to help more than 2,500 companies achieve increased productivity and profitability. He worked with business leaders nationwide to identify opportunities for organizational success through proven employment strategies and business services, with a focus on redirecting management from administrative burdens to exceeding company objectives.  Kenny has equipped business leaders with systematic and strategic approaches to employee management, enabling them to boost business performance.

Certified Business Performance Advisor

CHRISTIAN BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP

Christian Business Fellowship (CBF) was created as a mutually-beneficial forum for business leaders. At CBF, you will learn from business experts, counsel with wise business leaders, and share your business experience. While there are many trade associations and coaching services, CBF delivers a unique mix of member benefits designed to equip, empower, and energize each member while building vibrant communities of business leaders at the local, national, and international levels.

Christian Business Fellowship is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. 

To find a chapter near you or inquire about starting a chapter, visit our website: www.christianbusinessfellowship.org.

President - Houston Chapter

Ricoh Americas Corporation

Senior Strategic Solutions Consultant

Hello there! I'm Kenny Ripkowski, and I'm on a mission to bring strategy, problem-solving, and a touch of creativity to business. Picture this: a room with a whiteboard, colored markers, and Post-it notes – that's my playground for crafting strategic solutions.

With a passion for diving into challenges head-on, I specialize in unraveling complexities and turning them into streamlined strategies. Whether it's mapping out the next big move or untangling intricate issues, I thrive on being the analytical thinker you need in the room.

But it doesn't stop there. I'm not just the "whiteboard dork"; I'm also the face of the organization you want to represent you in the community. From networking lunches and conferences to golf tournaments and trade shows, you'll find me seamlessly bridging the gap between strategic thinking and community engagement.

With over 20 years of experience in business consulting, I've honed my skills in problem-solving and strategic planning. Imagine having someone who not only envisions the big picture but also knows how to paint it with the vibrant colors of success.

I'm ready to be your strategic partner, problem-solving aficionado, and friendly face connecting your organization with the community. Looking forward to being the creative force behind your success!

I am a native Houstonian who is passionate about my family.  My wife and I have 4 amazing children and sometimes feel like we are catching confetti with a butterfly net.   While two loads of laundry a day are the norm -- we would not trade our life of structured chaos for anything.  When I am not shuttling kids between football/soccer/scouts/choir/school/church – you might find me on the pickleball court in Cypress.

"The price we pay for our training is nothing in proportion to the price we have to pay for our ignorance." - Bodo Schafer

Corporate Development & Strategy | Lighting Industry Sales Leader | Houston-Based

"The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering." - Bruce Lee

Technology can process faster and analyze deeper—but it can’t match the uniquely human strengths that yoga cultivates: focus, intuition, calm, and humility.

These qualities have long defined effective leadership. As organizations face disruption and complexity, the ability to pause, reflect, and respond with awareness is becoming a true differentiator.

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#Leadership #Yoga

What if the people with career paths that once seemed “off track” are the ones companies should be prioritizing?

Multi-hyphenate leaders have pivoted, paused, parented, re-entered, and redefined success on their own terms. That’s not a liability, it’s a blueprint. People with multi-faceted careers build the empathy, flexibility, and perspective organizations need to lead through complexity.

The future doesn’t belong to the ladder alone.
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#Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #TalentStrategy

Transformation sounds exciting until we're the ones asked to change.

Big shifts in roles, structures, or strategy can feel destabilizing, especially if people aren’t considered early in the process. The solution? Make well-being, clarity, and communication foundational, not reactive.

Use these five principles to support people through transformation before stress takes over:
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#WorkplaceChange #ResilienceAtWork #EmployeeWellbeing

People remember how you made them feel, and that starts with how you listened.

Whether it’s a teammate, a client, or a friend, genuine listening shows care, earns trust, and encourages open conversation. It’s a small shift with big returns.

This article breaks down the habits that make a better listener and a better colleague:
https://lnkd.in/gVzJDq9C

#WorkRelationships #ActiveListening #EmotionalIntelligence

The language we use after we fall short of a goal can shape whether we try again.

“I didn’t have time” closes the door.
“I didn’t make time” leaves it open.

Research shows that people who reframe goal failure in terms of choice, rather than lack, feel more motivated to continue. A simple wording change leads to self-leadership and motivation.

A powerful insight from recent behavioral research:
https://lnkd.in/g7JhbzzE

#BehaviorChange #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth

Many of us chase goals with one foot on the brakes and don’t even realize it.

"Limiting beliefs" aren’t just random negative thoughts. They’re part of an entire system of self-doubt that quietly shapes our behavior. 

But once we name them, we can rewire them.

Self-beliefs around worth, agency, and success run deep, but they’re not permanent. This article shares ways to start reframing them:
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#PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #HighPerformance https://lnkd.in/gJ8g9vzr

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3 Proven Ways To Stop Wasting Your Potential, By A Psychologist

Better workplace communication isn’t about scripts; it’s about being present, aware, and intentional. Here are a  few powerful shifts to consider:

• Align how you speak with what you value
• Reinforce messages in everyday talk, not just top-down updates
• Embed dignity and empathy into daily processes

These aren’t soft skills—they’re structural.

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#Communication #Values #MindfulCommunication

Strategy isn't just about seeing the future. It’s about seeing your blind spots.

When leaders think like competitors, they stop defending what they’ve built and start spotting what they’ve overlooked. This exercise reveals not just risks, but a clearer path forward. Explore how thinking like a disruptor helps incumbents stay relevant:
https://lnkd.in/gqFwef-G

#InnovationStrategy #StrategicThinking #DecisionMaking

Resilient companies prepare for change instead of waiting for it.

Strategic resilience means precise preparation. It’s about knowing where to diversify, when to adjust your operations, and how to make decisions faster without sacrificing thoughtfulness.

This framework outlines three systems any business can adopt to not only withstand disruption but also outperform competitors during it.
https://lnkd.in/ghcM3KXX

#BusinessStrategy #Resilience #DecisionMaking

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