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November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Curated Content on Adaptability

Old narratives about change are themselves slow to change. Although we might rationally acknowledge that change is constant, emotionally we continue to resist and resent it, subconsciously waiting for things to settle down and ‘get back to normal.’

Have a look at Nadya Zhexembayeva’s recent piece in the Harvard Business Review. It describes both the pace of change and workers’ unhappiness with it. A couple of elements jumped off the page at me:

October 28, 2024November 4, 2024

Curated Content on Aging

With so much content out there, so much static and so many messages vying for your attention, I am very appreciative of you reading my work. I don’t take it for granted. Which is why I’m starting a series this week highlighting “pieces my readers should read.” My hope is that you’ll find my curation helpful in cutting through the noise rather than adding to it, as you reimagine your next chapter.

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Make an Effort to Belong

When we are transitioning to a new version of ourselves (or our organization is doing so), part of the struggle is figuring out where we now fit.

Last week, I referenced two strong books that focus on the “art and science of belonging.” A third one we discussed at Wiser by Choice on Friday is called The Courage to Be Disliked. Although I can’t recommend this title as strongly, this passage stood out for me: “A sense of belonging is something that one acquires through one own’s efforts — it is not something one is endowed with…” (p. 171)

October 7, 2024

Conflicting Advice on Change

Have you ever been on the receiving end of conflicting advice when both positions sound equally plausible?

It’s frustrating, and can even be paralyzing when the stakes are high.

I’m noticing an example of this in writing on how best to navigate change.

September 30, 2024

What’s in your Transition Toolkit?

Further to last week’s post about some stats surrounding big transitions, I’m staying with Bruce Feiler’s work this week to explore his “transition toolkit.”

I love the image of a toolkit. You grab what you need at the time. You may have to rummage around a bit. You likely won’t use everything you have, but your tools are there when you need them, even if they are a bit rusty or you’ve never actually pulled them out before…