In the 2002 movie “About Schmidt,” Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) is drifting in his life after retirement. He had spent his entire adulthood working ... Read More
Embracing ‘Generativity’
It’s no secret that this year has been turbulent, with several crises converging to upend how we live and even how we think. While we don’t know what ... Read More
Embrace Curiosity
In 2004, my professional mentor, Dr. Elmer Burack, mailed me the classic book by Zalman Schachter- Shalomi, “From Aging to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary ... Read More
How to Live a Good Life Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Easy
Who knew Des Moines produced one of the world’s leading experts on the meaning of life? Dr. Robert “Bob” Waldinger graduated from Theodore ... Read More
Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Mark C. Crowley
A message of thanks from Dr. Jann Freed: "In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to thank each of you for listening to 'Becoming a Sage.' My hope is ... Read More
Leadership Has a Shelf Life—Revisited
IT CAN BE A STRUGGLE TO HAND OVER THE LEADERSHIP BATON, EVEN WHEN IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. In May 2016, I wrote an article titled “Leadership ... Read More
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