What have you found most unexpected in the attitude regarding aging and also women’s empowerment throughout your years of work and research? – Andrea Q. The truth is, there is nothing unexpected that I found in the attitude regarding aging – and that’s the problem. The conflation of sexism and ageism has been around way […]
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF RADICAL SELF-CARE
Self-care, even radical self-care; and resiliency – I’m sure you’ve come across these phrases lately. These days, when such ideological buzzwords seem to be everywhere, what does it mean to meaningfully decouple our tendency toward self-absorption from what it takes to provide for the needs of our Souls and the furthering of our deeper, more […]
Time With Sands – Non-Traditional Leadership
What kind of non-traditional new leadership roles will give you and me visibility as an advocate, author, teacher, activist, navigator? – Jesse R. In these times, we are redefining everything. Everything is over. What we knew worked in the past, no longer does. Bring out that new whiteboard. Start by listing the top 5 characteristics […]
A Glimpse of Tomorrow’s Promise
In my 50-plus years as a distinguished Futurist I have glimpsed tomorrow’s promise. Now as we move from the Economic Now to the Evolutionary Next an increasing number of people, of all ages and stages, are showing up demanding to create a future that is humane, sustainable, and conscious. At this 11th hour we are […]
Time With Sands – Come Out of Retirement
I retired right before COVID-19 and have gone through much more of my savings than I could have accounted for. I’m beginning to think I may need to come out of retirement. My hope is to find a remote working position, but I am concerned I won’t be seen as a viable candidate due to […]
FUTURECAST YOUR LONG-TERM SUCCESS
“If we do not change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed.” ~ Confucius Long-term success is dependent on knowing where you are now and where you are headed. Then, closing the gap. Frequently. Continuously. Whether it’s your business, your career, or your life at home, it’s easy to get off […]
Time With Sands – Burnout
I’m realizing that I’ve taken on too much professional responsibility and am getting burnt out, but I don’t want to say anything at risk of being seen as weak or having poor decision-making skills. I fear this could stir up ageist attitudes in my colleagues that I have so far avoided. How can I change […]
Co-HER-ency
“It is better to follow the voice inside and be at war with the whole world, than to follow the ways of the world and be at war with our deepest self.” ~ Michael Pastore “Dwell as near as possible to the channel in which your life flows.” ~ David Thoreau Coherency. Look closely at […]
Time With Sands – Midlife Crisis
I just turned 50, I’m single, and I feel stuck. I feel like I’m on the verge of a big change, but hope it’s for good rather than the dreaded “midlife crisis.” How can I get myself to embrace the possibilities of this phase of life? – Elizabeth B. Turning 50 is a major turning […]
LEADING WITH GREATNESS
“We are not here merely to make a living. We are here to enrich the world.” ~ Woodrow Wilson Whether you are extraordinary at something or everything, I bet you strive to be your greatest in whatever you do; or at least you want to believe that of yourself. (Or if you don’t, why not?) […]
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