In the 2002 movie “About Schmidt,” Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) is drifting in his life after retirement. He had spent his entire adulthood working Read More
Embracing ‘Generativity’
It’s no secret that this year has been turbulent, with several crises converging to upend how we live and even how we think. While we don’t know what Read More
Embrace Curiosity
In 2004, my professional mentor, Dr. Elmer Burack, mailed me the classic book by Zalman Schachter- Shalomi, “From Aging to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Read More
How to Live a Good Life Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Easy
Who knew Des Moines produced one of the world’s leading experts on the meaning of life?Dr. Robert “Bob” Waldinger graduated from Theodore Roosevelt Read More
The World Needs More Sages
Did you know more Americans turn 65 each day than are born? And by 2030, there will be more people over 60 than under 18? This generation of “elders” Read More
Breadcrumb Legacy: The Everyday Impact Of Our Actions, Decisions, and Behaviors
often ask leaders, “When do we leave our legacy?” Most of them say:When we retire.When we die.When we leave a job.When we leave.“Leave what?” I Read More
Rethink retirement: Show appreciation for loyal employees
Richard Leider, author of several books including “The Power of Purpose,” was involved in a research study, “Discovering What Matters,” by MetLife Read More