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Our courses are hosted on the Udemy platform. Many companies offer professional improvement through their thousands of courses. They recently published their 2022 Workplace Learning Trends Report. To get ahead or just stay current with the latest skills it's worth a read. COVID didn't help with how radically the skill set has changed for today's worker. It had a very […] The post Udemy’s 2022 Workplace Learning Trends Report https://nextforme.com/udemys-2022-workplace-learning-trends-report/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
Neill Kramer is the owner of Ohana Retreat Bali and lead developer of Samara Residences When I was about 12 years old I went to a summer camp in upstate NY. I learned tennis before it was popular. Later I watched the pros with names like Rod Laver, Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg. That summer thunderous music […] The post He Dropped Out in Bali https://nextforme.com/he-dropped-out-in-bali/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
“The Writing Guy” David Perell’s latest Twitter thread suggests that the way we have been educated is not serving us well. Especially when lifelong learning is a requirement to stay relevant in the workforce. See a taste of his ideas below. Focus less on consuming as much information as possible and more on cultivating an understanding […] The post Write To Learn + Gift Guide https://nextforme.com/25249-2/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're talking about Arthur C. Brooks' article in The Atlantic "No One Cares!"It's hard enough to push through our insecurities when making a big change. The last thing we need is to be worrying about what others think. And yet it's embedded in us. Brooks digs deep into why. His suggestions. Remind yourself that no […] The post No One Cares! https://nextforme.com/no-one-cares/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're talking about author Kerry Hannon's pronouncement at our Age@Work series. "Everyone keeps trying to replicate their old job. You aren't going to do that. Your job has probably gone. So What you have to do is find something adjacent to it. You need to get back in that door. And that's how you're going […] The post It’s a Fool’s Decision To Quit Your Job https://nextforme.com/its-a-fools-decision-to-quit-your-job/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're talking about Brené Brown's message of vulnerability. Brown rose to fame in 2011, after a tedx talk that she gave, “The Power of Vulnerability,” went viral. (It’s now one of the top five ted talks of all time.)In our book we quoted her thesis. "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change."In this week's New […] The post The Power of Vulnerability https://nextforme.com/the-power-of-vulnerability/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we’re so excited to be hosting live events again. Tuesday in New York, and Thursday in Washington DC. No surprise, this has been complicated by Covid restrictions, and a general anxiety of returning to group settings by our speakers and attendees. Providing the attendees can prove vaccination and wear a damn mask, […] The post Meeting In-Person Again https://nextforme.com/meeting-in-person-again/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we’re talking about Neal Freyman’s post in the Morning Brew. He asks, “What is the goal of Life? To accumulate the most money. That’s what I learned from reading the obituary of Reuben Klamer, the creator of the board game, The Game of Life, who died this week at 99. When The Game of […] The post The Game of Life https://nextforme.com/the-game-of-life/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're reading Kerry Hannon's book, "In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work." An AARP Work and Jobs Expert, she provides a road map for older workers navigating a post-pandemic workplace.We think that in today's internet-driven world you should always be publishing, Kerry is a testament to that; writing, […] The post The New World of Work https://nextforme.com/the-new-world-of-work/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're talking about the new PBS series "Future of Work." Only two episodes in and the wide-ranging reporting is shining a bright light on the rapid pace of change as it relates to work and the impact on our collective purpose.The series explores the monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact […] The post Future Of Work https://nextforme.com/future-of-work/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're pleased to announce that The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny, the upcoming book by demographic futurist Bradley Schurman is now available to preorder.In his book Schurman explains the coming Super Age—when there will be more people older than sixty-five than those younger than eighteen—and explores what it could mean for our […] The post The Super Age https://nextforme.com/the-super-age/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
It's really OK to say no.We wrote in our book that as you put yourself out there in the world you will likely become the target for interested parties that aren't a fit. These are people who have an interest in what you're doing and perhaps would like to "brainstorm" some ideas with you. We suggest […] The post Saying No – The Empowered Refusal https://nextforme.com/saying-no-the-empowered-refusal/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we've been reading the tsunami of news about the 4 million Americans a month who have been leaving their jobs. It seems the pandemic has left many questioning the unhealthy "hustle" of staying at their jobs. The math just doesn't add up for them. It's called "The Great Resignation." In the New Yorker, Cal […] The post I Quit! The Great Resignation https://nextforme.com/i-quit-the-great-resignation/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
We’re teaming up with amazing.community for a one-of-a-kind Washington, DC event: Spend an evening in a dialogue about the future of work for the rapidly growing 50+ population. Jeff Tidwell, CEO of Next For Me, will moderate the conversation. Joining him will be Kerry Hannon discussing her new book “In Control at 50+: How to […] The post A Next For Me Event – Washington, DC – October 14, 2021 https://nextforme.com/a-next-for-me-event-washington-dc-october-14-2021/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we’re catching up with our colleagues at the Modern Elder Academy. Founder Chip Conley has spent the past 4 years building a “midlife wisdom school.” Our experience is that it’s a real game changer if you’re going through a transition in your life. And who isn’t? Disclaimer: Chip is an investor and […] The post Navigating Transitions https://nextforme.com/navigating-transitions/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we’re celebrating rejection and failure. Are we crazy? Probably, but there’s something to be said for trying and trying again. Have you applied for a job in the last 20 years? Most job seekers report hearing absolutely nothing. A rejection at least says there is possibility. Then we’re inspired by a true mentor-mentee […] The post 100 Rejections https://nextforme.com/100-rejections/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're talking about the role equity, diversity, and inclusion programs are having on the modern workplace. Slapping a rainbow, #BLM, or #MeToo banner on a corporate logo once a year is not cutting it for employees who are having an ever greater voice in how they are represented. Fairness is where it's at. Speaking […] The post Fairness and Equity at Work https://nextforme.com/fairness-and-equity-at-work/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're talking about the joyful moments in the documentary Summer of Soul, which tells the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Questlove, of the Roots and music director for the Tonight Show, directed the buzzy film. Listen to how the past year and making the film changed him. Even he's surprised.And, did […] The post Business As Usual And Slowing Down https://nextforme.com/business-as-usual-and-slowing-down/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
Before we headed off on vacation we were thinking about the role our mental health plays in our career and life planning. If we learned anything in the past year it was that we needed to check in with ourselves to see how we were mentally and then zoom in on those things that […] The post Your Mental Health https://nextforme.com/your-mental-health/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week, in the heat of summer, we’re talking about new habits formed during (you know what) and if any of them are worth saving. Then John Tarnoff calls for a LinkedIn Mission Statement. And when they’re good we throw in a few events worth attending and tools to drive change. Please let us know what […] The post Keep New Habits https://nextforme.com/keep-new-habits/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
This week we're talking about how so many of us are returning to a radically different workplace. Read how some companies are reinventing their requirements for where and how their teams work together. And then we're asking the question, "Wasn't all this tech supposed to help us work less, not more?" Speaking of change and reinvention, […] The post Working Too Much https://nextforme.com/working-too-much/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
“If you don't pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.”― David Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity We refer to David Allen’s books and methods in our workshops and quote him extensively in our book. You might say he’s a fountain of […] The post Are You Paying Attention? https://nextforme.com/are-you-paying-attention/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
If you were able to join us for “Creativity Doesn’t Age: Speaker Series for the 50+ Crowd” we thank you and wanted to give you some parting gifts. If you weren’t able to attend we’ll post transcripts here when we get them. If you’d like to sign up for the Next For Me Newsletter you […] The post For Actors Fund Members https://nextforme.com/actorsfund/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
“Users can post a TikTok video resume to the site rather than a traditional resume. The idea is for users to give an elevator pitch or work experience summary via the video in a unique way.” If you’ve been suffering through Zoom job interviews in the past year and a half, what’s next might just […] The post Your TikTok Resume https://nextforme.com/your-tiktok-resume/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
“Lockdowns may have eroded people’s swagger, but research suggests there are ways to remedy the situation.” In a recent Guardian story “Why self-belief is a superpower that can be harnessed,” Ian Robertson writes that the words we say to ourselves shape our attention, which controls our emotions, and the result is confidence – or lack […] The post Self-Belief is a Superpower https://nextforme.com/self-belief-is-a-superpower/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
What’s Good For You is Good for Your FriendsYou probably subscribed to our newsletter because you have a curiosity about work and life transitions. You may have attended one of our events, or read our book, or were referred by a friend. How about sharing the love? Consider forwarding this email to your friends or […] The post Retirement at 100 https://nextforme.com/retirement-at-100/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
Collective Conscience is an interview series by MOCA+, who offer a unique approach to design thinking and leadership for companies who want to make good design the foundation of their strategy. Founder Michela O'Connor Abrams interviewed Next For Me CEO Jeff Tidwell to launch the series. The post Collective Conscience Interview https://nextforme.com/collective-conscience-interview/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
“My executive coach told me once if I ever need a project where I could use a whole bunch of badass women in tech, she knows them because there are so many women who are laid off after the age of 50.”- Melinda Briana Epler, Founder and CEO of Change Catalyst, Host Empathy and Allyship PodcastChange […] The post Leading with Empathy and Allyship https://nextforme.com/leading-with-empathy-and-allyship/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
We’re teaming up with amazing.community for a one-of-a-kind New York event: Spend an evening in a dialogue about the future of work for the rapidly growing 50+ population. Diane Harris, Deputy Editor in Chief at Newsweek, will moderate the conversation. Joining her will be Kerry Hannon discussing her new book “In Control at 50+: How to […] The post A Next For Me Event – New York, NY – October 12, 2021 https://nextforme.com/a-next-for-me-event-new-york-ny-october-12-2021/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
“...life’s ordinary patterns have paused for millions of people. In these last weeks and months before something resembling normality returns, we might ask ourselves, “What do I want ‘normal’ to look like?” Then, we can start preparing for a new and better normal than what we took for granted until a year ago.”Could this be a […] The post A Chance to Start Over https://nextforme.com/a-chance-to-start-over/ appeared first on Next For Me https://nextforme.com.
