Reinvention of any kind always starts with a self-assessment. Whether you want to transform your life, your career, your business, or your world, you have to first figure out where you are now. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What would others say are your strengths and weaknesses? (Think of colleagues, clients, family, friends. Even […]

The pandemic, and subsequent Great Recession, had highlighted the importance of flexible work arrangements (FWA). And not just for women with children, a common misconception. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the only companies able to consistently attract and retain top talent, regardless of gender, are those offering some form of FWA. Telecommuting has become synonymous […]

Guest Post by Derek Goodman Business ownership isn’t easy, but according to the World Economic Forum, women started 49 percent of new businesses in 2021. Pursuing success in a solopreneur situation can be empowering, but it also presents unique challenges. Many business owners hit a point where they need help but aren’t sure how to […]

In last week’s Time With Sands, I received a question on entering the workforce after retirement. Part of my answer included some not-so-great news that we have not accomplished an age-friendly job market. And what may appear as such is usually just insincere talk, rather than implementation of tactics that work. Age-friendly jobs and employers […]

There are many persons ready to do what is right because in their hearts they know it is right. But they hesitate, waiting for the other fellow to make the first move—and he, in turn, waits for you. —Marian Anderson Before making any big change in our lives—particularly before reinventing ourselves, our work, our world—it […]

Chaos is a friend of mine. —Bob Dylan Our world is in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, as discontinuous change tosses even the strongest of us on its waves. Destruction hits us from all fronts, from natural disasters to economic ones. Spending time and energy to think creatively right now may seem crazy, even […]

I’ve discussed the importance and benefits of women’s leadership many times. Companies that have female leaders fare better than those with primarily male leadership. But how do you attract these revolutionary women to your business or enterprise? One major takeaway from a McKinsey & Company report I found interesting was that companies with a CEO […]

  Gray is the New Green is a paradigm shifting business book for visionary leaders, attuned marketers, savvy service providers, innovative entrepreneurs and trailblazing thought leaders who are ready to rock their AGE in the Longevity Economy by staying in sync with the people who keep your doors open and your business booming! With the […]

In a recent Time With Sands post the question read “​​Life expectancy is still on the rise! I’m in my 60s now. How long should I plan to live for?” This sparked an influx of emails on the subject, so let’s discuss this topic!  I gave a statistic from OECD that the average life expectancy […]

More and more companies are recognizing that an investment in employee well-being is an investment in sustainable success. This goes right along with the trend toward green business practices, which consumers actively look for when choosing among companies to patronize. In other words, sustainable business in the 21st century is one that meets what I’ve […]