“It’s only as scary as you make it. Reach out to somebody. Get that therapy session set up.” –Steve Carlin Since the pandemic, mental health has been front and center which is a great silver lining. It has long been on the back burner with a stigma attached to it. Finally it is getting the attention it deserves. Recently I …
Who Said Real Men Don’t Cry?
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 …
What is Long Life Learning?
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
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 …
Five Lessons I Learned About Living Your Best Life
Recently, I had the chance to interview Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. This post reflects some of what I learned from the interview and from reading her great book. Read this to learn how we are all ageist and how that affects how we feel about our lives. I actually hosted a LIVE Zoom …
I Hope You Have a Will. Consider Adding This Letter.
We know we are living in surreal times. During this pandemic, we are reminded daily of the fine line between life and death. It is time to get our affairs in order. I hope you have a will. It seems like common sense. But we learned after the tragic deaths of musicians Prince and Aretha Franklin they did not have …
What does it mean to be a good neighbor in these uncertain times?
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
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
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 …
It’s a New Year … A New Decade! So What? Now What?
When will you have more time than you have right now? Time is our most precious resource. What time is it? NOW! Not only is 2020 is the start of a new year. 2020 is the start of a new decade! Since reflection is powerful, ask yourself these questions: What were you doing in 2010? Where are you in 2020 both personally …
