Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

  The global pandemic has awakened people of all ages to just how fragile and finite life can be. This reality likely disproportionately impacted midlife individuals. Because, midlife is a pivotal time to assess career goals, relationships, and lifestyles, to challenge ideals set earlier in life.  “So many people I’ve talked to have no idea where they are going or want to go once they hit their mid-forties,” shares Michael Clinton , author of the new book, ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life - Before It’s Too Late .  These past 1-1/2 years, often called “The Great Pause,” has made us ask: What is important in my life? Am I on a path that is satisfying? Do I have a lot of unlived moments that cause me regrets? Do I have a clear view of my future and what I truly want?  If you’ve asked yourself these questions, it’s time to ROAR proclaims Michael. ROAR is his new concept that is simple, understandable and can be followed by anyone willing to follow th...

  Young and old, the pandemic likely caused you to think more about your life and purpose in life. Young and old, the new book, Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old? , is worth your time to read – start to finish.   Richard J. Leider’s and David A. Shapiro’s co-authored book is about not just on getting older but also on how to grow as we do so.   They explain that the path of purposeful aging is to be traveled for three reasons : It is energizing and life-affirming; it provides us with that why to get up in the morning. It makes us more resilient as we face the inevitable adversities of aging. It enables us to grow whole as we grow older. Most importantly, it is about having purpose. “Purpose always involves something that we love to do and enjoy sharing with others, that we feel passionate and care deeply about, and that we feel fits our values and the way we prefer to live and work in the world. Our purpose will always express our true gifts, pass...