3 Things Retirees Who Find Purpose Do Differently Are you within 5-10 years of retirement (or already there) and wondering what your life will actually look like when work is no longer your structure? In my book Always Employed , I share the story of a woman named Halima who survived the Somali genocide, lost her children, and rebuilt her life in a completely new country. And despite everything she endured... she didn't stop! Today, she continues working well into her 80s. When I spoke to...

January had momentum. The goals were clear. The strategy sounded strong. But now, we are entering the final month of the 1st quarter, and many leaders like you are realizing something uncomfortable: The goals that felt exciting in January are no longer driving daily decisions. Honestly, this happens in organizations of every size. Not because leaders do not care, but because alignment slips when goals are not actively reinforced throughout each quarter. The good news? You still have time to...

If Employee Appreciation Day came and went quickly last week, you are not alone. The real opportunity for leaders is turning appreciation into a year-round strategy. Every year, companies celebrate Employee Appreciation Day with catered lunches, small gifts to administrators, or a quick thank-you email. These are great, but employees can tell the difference between an appreciation moment versus a culture. If you want to retain great people don't rely on a single day to show gratitude....