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I implore CEO’s and HR leads to take 5” to read this article on ageism and truly reflect if these issues exist in your organization. There is such a rich source of untapped employees with this group. Please, please take a few moments out of your crazy schedules to digest. #ceo #chro #cpo #diversityandinclusion

If you want your plans to come to life, though, it's important to be on track to end your workforce stint in 10 years. With that in mind, make sure to tackle these essential moves in 2024. https://ow.ly/GZQl50QopwR

If you want your plans to come to life, though, it's important to be on track to end your workforce stint in 10 years. With that in mind, make sure to tackle these essential moves in 2024. https://ow.ly/S6v750QopwU

Gen Xers, born 1961-1980, taught to value loyalty and hard work by their babyboomer parents, find themselves navigating a dynamic job market where uncertainty is the new norm. As pioneers of a shifting workforce landscape, they redefine resilience and adaptability #Future #Generations #Leadership #FutureDesign

Did you know? Companies with age-diverse teams are six times more innovative and 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. Our WisGen are living proof of this impact. They're reshaping industries with their unique blend of experience and adaptability. Swipe to discover 4 ways seasoned professionals are revolutionizing today's workforce. You might find the missing piece to your organization's success. At WisdomCircle, we connect these exceptional professionals with forward-thinking companies. Ready to tap into this wealth of experience? Sign up at https://lnkd.in/gxqc-zsN and transform your team. #WisdomCircle #AgeInclusion #WorkforceInnovation #RedefiningRetirement

You can retire from your career but you can’t retire from life.

https://lnkd.in/gngTbtQ5 Lots to consider both for organizations and individuals in this article. I've talked to many folks over 50 impacted by the flux of recent layoffs facing a challenging market. And spoke with many still working but pondering how to continue contributing meaningfully and productively. And I know many retirees who continue to work after “retiring” from their regular jobs. And I agree wholeheartedly, that the best time of their lives is not in the past but right now or still in front of them. We do need to overcome ageist stereotypes and start thinking of older and retired workers as a large, versatile, and valuable labor pool—one that’s significantly underutilized. That's one big reason I've made the pivot now to coaching and facilitation. This is meaningful work I can keep doing for another decade and likely much longer. Are you facing a new chapter in life? Ending one career but looking for a renewed purpose? It's an area I'm very curious to explore. Reach out if you'd like to discuss this in a free discovery call. #coaching #lifedesign #retirementplanning

At 64, people said I should cash out and retire Instead, I bought back my company. Many were surprised. "Judee, why not sell and enjoy your golden years?" they'd ask. But for me, this wasn't just a company - it was my life's work and passion. I founded Diversified Search Group in the 1970s, when women-owned businesses were a rarity in the executive search industry. Over the years, we grew to become one of the top search firms in the country.  To fuel our growth, I had sold ownership stakes along the way. But as I approached my mid-60s, I felt an unwavering pull to regain full control of the company's future. I saw tremendous potential for further growth and innovation.  More importantly, I wasn't ready to step away from the work I loved. Buying back the company was a statement - that age is just a number, that passion doesn't have an expiration date, and that sometimes doubling down is more rewarding than cashing out. For me, this wasn't about working forever.  It was about having the freedom to shape the next chapter on my own terms. It was about continuing to make an impact in an industry and with a team I cherished. So at 64, when many of my peers were slowing down, I chose to speed up. Because true fulfilment isn't about following someone else's retirement playbook - it's about writing your own story, at any age. What unconventional decision have you made in your career?

When is the right time to retire? Here are some good examples of how to think about what's right for you - and how to prepare. One thoughtful comment from a retired CEO shows the value of succession planning: he "felt he had developed a stable of other executives who could take on the top role, making the decision easier." #retirementbydesign #successionplanning #lawyerretirement

The "40-year plan" & pensions from the SILENT Generation is OBSOLETE. We are living LONGER due to the advances in healthcare, fitness, aging etc. And that means today's workforce needs a PLAN to cover a 5–6-decade journey NOT a 4 decade one. For those of us who are in the LATE BOOMER category, we GET to blaze a new trail and go FIRST! Why US? Why NOW? This is the FIRST time in history that 4 generations are active in the workplace together to create and collaborate. TRUTH BOMB: There is no security in a job. Your security can only be found within YOU. You can look at this as an opportunity or a challenge. But here are three things to keep in mind to endure the journey: 1) Always LEVERAGE and LEAN Into Your Strengths, not your limits. 2) Be TRUE to yourself & your VALUES 3) Understand how to SHIFT FORWARD! If you are part of the one-third of today's workforce who is experiencing anxiety about your prospects for future work, listen up - I've got something for you! If you know someone who is concerned about a layoff, pass this on. Your future is not bleak. It contains PROMISE IF you are willing to choose an empowering perspective. You are not being pummeled; you are being planted. You don't need more information; you just need a process to give you clarity on your next move. I've been in your shoes, and I developed a process that works.   Imagine laying your head on your pillow on Sunday evening with a sense of peace. You know you're set up for SUCCESS, you now view your WORK as an OPPORTUNNITY, and you can't wait to tackle your week because you have clarity on who you are here to serve and why! Want to get inspired & get moving?! Download your free guide today! https://lnkd.in/gnVeDESm #authenticity #magnetism #success #empowered #emotionalintelligence #goals #thespiritofselling #sellmore #emotionalagility #connections #sales #conviction #attitude #innovate #elevate #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #distinguish #peakperformance #infinitegame #makeithappen #medicaldevicesales #medtech #serve #transform #invest #salestraining #courage #careertransition