Transforming Society’s View of Retirement

By | Jun 17, 2014

When it comes to harnessing human capital for social impact, and helping young people in particular, many programs overlook a human resource that’s right nearby: The fastest-growing segment of American society – people over 60 years old – is also the most likely to...

Two Ways to Help More People have Encore Careers

By | May 3, 2014

Adults today generally have the good fortune to be healthier and more energetic than previous generations – and an appetite for continued purpose, engagement, stimulation and challenges in life, well beyond the middle years. Plenty of older adults simply want to help...

2014 Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence

By | Apr 24, 2014

I’m delighted to announce that we have teamed up with the Eisner Foundation to promote the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence. Leaving the world better for future generations is one of the driving forces behind the encore movement, so the Eisner Prize...

My Retirement Role Model

By | Apr 12, 2014

  Seventeen years ago, I sat behind the wheel of a blue Volkswagen Beetle, speeding through the night on Highway 101 between San Francisco and Palo Alto. Seated beside me in the passenger seat was my hero and mentor, John W. Gardner…then 85 years old.  I...

When Baby Boomers are not Ready to Retire

By | Apr 8, 2014

The upcoming demographic transformation, when millions will move beyond their middle years, has been anticipated for decades – but now, the human tidal-wave is here: In 2015, more people will be 60+ than will be younger than 15. Yet even at this juncture, the...