by Betsy Werley | Jul 14, 2020
My next chapter could be your big opportunity. Fifteen years ago, I plugged into the power of the encore idea. At age 49¾, I left Chase Manhattan Bank to join a fast-growing startup, The Transition Network. When I told friends about its mission — to help...
by Betsy Werley | Apr 13, 2020
The four winners of the Zugabe Prize are, from left to right: Dr. Thilo Bode, Elke Schilling, Dr. Gerhard Dust, Dr. Bernd Krahl. Photo credit: Körber Foundation The German Körber Foundation believes that longevity is a historical opportunity for individuals and for...
by Betsy Werley | Feb 25, 2018
As encore leaders, we know ageism is the biggest obstacle to our success with funders, nonprofits, governments and people of all ages. This week’s galvanizing example: Knock the Vote, older adults in “greedy geezer” mode telling young people not to vote. Take your...
by Betsy Werley | Jan 29, 2018
“Providing flexibility to older employees serves our own interests” — Steve Kempf, CEO, Lee Spring “It’s not about the employee’s age, it’s about making the best experience for our students.“ — Head of School Dominic Randolph, Riverdale Country School In mid-January...
by Betsy Werley | Dec 19, 2017
Longer working lives are the most influential driver transforming today’s workplace. That’s the premise of a new book by Lisa Taylor and Fern Lebo called The Talent Revolution: Longevity and the Future of Work (Rotman-UTP Publishing, May 2019). “We wrote The Talent...