Rob Lawless

Rob Lawless

PA, US

Create more connected, empathetic, and successful relationships in the workplace through the exponential power of human connection.  

Meet Rob:

Rob Lawless initiated the "Robs10kFriends" project in 2015, committing to spend an hour with 10,000 people. With a finance degree from Penn State and a stint at Deloitte Consulting, he transitioned to a start-up, dedicating full-time to his project after its 2016 acquisition. 


Having connected with over 6,000 individuals from over 90+ countries globally to date, Rob emphasizes the transformative impact of intentional connections.


In his keynote, Rob shares insights on fostering positive, inclusive organizational cultures through intentional connections. Citing research on workplace exclusion's productivity impact, he empowers leaders to unlock value through meaningful connections, fostering belonging, innovation, and opportunities. Rob's interactive FRIEND framework aids audiences in facilitating conversations, practicing active listening, and setting intentions for connection, creating lasting and meaningful relationships. Drawing from his experience connecting with thousands worldwide, Rob demonstrates how intentional human connection enhances business outcomes and fosters inclusive environments. Attendees leave inspired and equipped to implement intentional connection strategies within their teams and customer interactions.

Meet Rob:

Rob Lawless initiated the "Robs10kFriends" project in 2015, committing to spend an hour with 10,000 people. With a finance degree from Penn State and a stint at Deloitte Consulting, he transitioned to a start-up, dedicating full-time to his project after its 2016 acquisition. 


Having connected with over 6,000 individuals from over 90+ countries globally to date, Rob emphasizes the transformative impact of intentional connections.


In his keynote, Rob shares insights on fostering positive, inclusive organizational cultures through intentional connections. Citing research on workplace exclusion's productivity impact, he empowers leaders to unlock value through meaningful connections, fostering belonging, innovation, and opportunities. Rob's interactive FRIEND framework aids audiences in facilitating conversations, practicing active listening, and setting intentions for connection, creating lasting and meaningful relationships. Drawing from his experience connecting with thousands worldwide, Rob demonstrates how intentional human connection enhances business outcomes and fosters inclusive environments. Attendees leave inspired and equipped to implement intentional connection strategies within their teams and customer interactions.

Discover the Untapped Value of Human Connection

In 2015, keynote speaker Rob Lawless began a journey to make 10,000 new friends.

Today, Rob shares insights on the transformative impact of intentional connections in creating positive, inclusive, and empowering organizational cultures.


The power of meaningful and intentional connection.


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