55+ in the Post COVID-19 World We are just starting to step into the Post COVID-19 world. We will not be fully into this new world for probably 18-24 months. If you are 55+, your experience will be different than your younger colleagues. In fact, it may be very different because those of us who […]
Coronavirus Lockdown – What Have You Discovered About Yourself?
What Have You Discovered from the Coronavirus Lockdown? How long have you been in lockdown mode due to the coronavirus pandemic? What have you discovered about yourself? This is what I call a Moment of Clarity. We are taken out of our comfort zone and it gives us an opportunity to discover what makes us […]
Has the CoronaVirus Altered Your Perspective on Life?
Your Perspective on Life? Has the CoronaVirus altered your perspective on life? It has for many of you. It has for me. In a previous post called Adapting Your Career to the Post CoronaVirus World, I discussed the idea that industries, companies, and careers will have to adapt to a new normal. Will you adapt […]
8 Steps to a More Hardy Response to the Coronavirus Crisis [Guest Post]
Hardy Response to the Coronavirus Crisis The coronavirus pandemic has brought new levels of stress and uncertainty into our lives. And unlike some life crises, this one is likely to go on for months and get worse before it gets better. Medical workers and first responders are stretched to the max, and many of us […]
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? (Part 3)
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? On the morning of Friday, March 20th, I sent an email to my entire list with the subject of, “How are you coping with the current situation?” I received over 100 responses! This is the 3rd part of this 3-part series. I will, of course, edit these answers […]
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? (Part 2)
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? On the morning of Friday, March 20th, I sent an email to my entire list with the subject of, “How are you coping with the current situation?”. I received over 100 responses! This is the 2nd part of this 3 part series. I will, of course, edit these […]
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? (Part 1)
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? On the morning of Friday, March 20th, I sent an email to my entire list with the subject of, “How are you coping with the current situation?”. I received over 100 responses! I will publish parts of your responses in the next 3 posts. I will, of course, […]
Dealing with Uncertainty in a Time of a Pandemic
Dealing with Uncertainty We are all dealing with uncertainty during this time of a pandemic. We are not in control! The impetus for this post came from my good friend Thom Singer, who among other things is the podcast host of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do Podcast. Thom published an episode called Uncertainty, Overwhelm, and […]
Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals [Book Review]
Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You This book’s title piqued my interest – “Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals” by Steven J. Stein and Paul T. Bartone. What is “Hardiness” and what is its impact on me? Stress is usually perceived as something to avoid – i.e. risk aversion. The key […]