Here are some of the highlights of the media coverage of this year’s Purpose Prize winners: The Wall Street Journal’s, a “‘Genius’ Awards for Retirees” features Ed Nicholson and Vicki Thomas’ programs for veterans. Next Avenue focuses on Ysabel Duron,...
If you thought Teach for America (TFA) was just for high achieving twenty-somethings, think again. In case you’ve never heard of TFA, it’s an organization that trains teachers for a two-year commitment in the country’s most underserved schools. The...
Last Friday I was asked to go on the Today show to talk about second acts. Which got me thinking. The standard notion is that it starts with an itch for something better — a better job, a better spouse, a better face, a better...
As I tour the country, introducing people to The Encore Career Handbook, folks everywhere are telling me they’re worried about the still-sputtering economy. If you’re in the job market, finding work can seem daunting, and a little scary. But I’ve...
Every time I go to a conference, I have high hopes. I imagine I’ll have time to talk to everyone I want to talk to. I’ll remember which faces belong to that insane stack of business cards that overtakes every bag and pocket. I’ll do something with...
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