Who Said Real Men Don’t Cry?

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I admit it. I have had a crush on Roger Federer for a long time–and my husband knows it! People have been asking when he might “retire” for a long time and I wanted him to just keep playing. But Federer has been plagued by injuries and I knew the time was around the corner. In August, we were able …

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What is Long Life Learning?

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My mission in life is to continue to learn and to share what I am learning with others. I do this primarily through my monthly newsletter, monthly podcast, teaching, my column in Training Magazine called “Leading Edge,” and through informal conversations. This month I’ve had several learning experiences I want to share. Last month, my podcast interview was with Kristi Nelson. Nelson is the Executive Director …

Why COVID-19 is Good Practice for Retirement

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You will never have more time than you have right now. This pandemic makes for an interesting time to be working. Unless you are an essential worker, you are likely working from home. The transition seemed to happen fast and is lasting longer than what you might have imagined. My husband’s firm said they will not return to their offices …

What does it mean to be a good neighbor in these uncertain times?

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We are living and working in unprecedented times.  Organizations and the leaders in them are having to react quickly and communicate clearly in order to protect people while still sustaining the organization.  This is the time for communities to come together and support one another.   I have written fairly extensively about the value of community and how leaders need to …

Four Life Lessons from Mister Rogers

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This past year I was mesmerized by Mister Rogers.  Since my boys were not loyal watchers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, I am not sure why I am so intrigued–but I am not alone.  The documentary I loved and I enjoyed Tom Hanks portraying Rogers in the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood almost as much. I think my fascination is with …

His Legacy Will Live On: Remembering Clayton Christensen

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This week the world lost a management scholar, guru, and sage Clayton Christensen who died January 24th.  A professor at Harvard Business School, he was named in 2011 the world’s most influential business thinker in a biennial ranking conducted by Thinkers50.  He had a couple of near-death experiences (NDEs) which caused him to be reflective and introspective. In 2010, Christensen gave …