RSSArchive for July, 2008
Thinking About Retiring? Try a Phased-In Approach
I just read that a study done by Hewitt Associates found 61% of U.S. companies have or will develop programs that allow employees to retire in stages. This is in response to a demographic trend that we are all familiar with; i.e., that millions of Baby Boomers are and will be retiring, and companies are [...]
Taking the Leap
One of the statements in our Manifesto is that work can and must be a source of energy and inspiration. We hold that you can (and must) find work that is aligned with who you are, including your strengths, goals, and dreams. I had the privilege recently of speaking with a man who is well [...]
What’s your dream job?
I just read this off of the Harvard Business Publishing Management Tip of the Day:
Do you feel frustrated or dissatisfied with your career–convinced you should be accomplishing more, despite your impressive accomplishments? If so, you may have fallen victim to a common error: buying into other people’s definitions of success.
Get back in touch with how [...]
Another Excuse Bites the Dust
If “I’m too old” has been one of the excuses keeping you from taking action towards finding/creating work that you love, I have two words for you: Dara Torres.
The 41-year-old Olympic medalist qualified over the weekend for a record 5th Olympic team! Having competed in every Olympics since 1984, she will be swimming with competitors [...]
Keeping a Sense of Humor About it All
I’m just starting a book that I’m quite excited about called Escape from Corporate America by Pamela Skillings. I’ll be talking with you more about it, but for starters, here’s a quote from the book taken from the Drew Carey show that I wanted to share:
“Oh, you hate your job? Why didn’t you say so? [...]