Most of us want to have an impact – and not only at work. We realize it’s not enough just to have a title on the door. We want to have influence in civic life or in a faith-based or social network or movement. We want time to take care of our bodies and our souls, and we don’t want to be strangers in our own homes. The challenge for all of us is to find a way, every day, …
This week, I’ve had the privilege of hearing the dreams and aspirations of 80 University of Michigan students. As many of these students are seniors, their dreams seem well within the realm of possibility, but many still face doubt and uncertainty. To encourage them, I shared with them the following quote: Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of …
These messages can help older leaders better understand and attract Millennials. This month I finish teaching two classes at the University of Michigan, one in the College of Engineering and one in the Ross School of Business. As an assignment, I asked the students to share a key learning from the class. I believe these messages can help older leaders better understand and attract Millennials. (By the way, several of these students are searching for jobs or internships, so if …