There’s a critical judge that runs in my head. I’ve named her CJ for short. She is very opinionated, and often hassles me about my choices. Recently I was deliberating some business options and realized that I felt a little anxious. While not a foreign feeling, it’s not my usual
Hello! I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been affected by the pandemic and its widespread consequences. My son was laid off immediately. A dear friend lost her amazing husband to Covid. And according to many experts, we’re all feeling low-level anxiety all the time. It’s a lot to take in,
Be a Light. See the Light. What does it mean to be a light? As many of you know, I worked in the radio industry for about 30 years before going out on my own as a consultant. I loved the work and my clients, but sometimes I wondered whether
I saw the music documentary “Echo in the Canyon” this weekend. It was Executive Produced by Jakob Dylan, Bob Dylan’s son whom I knew nothing about. It was an amazing stroll through my junior high years, but more importantly it was proof in the power in collaboration. Here’s the premise:
Most people over the age of 50 have a will, which is one form of legacy. But a true legacy goes beyond who gets your belongings. Leaving a legacy is a gift you give to yourself now so that family and friends will know and celebrate your stories when you’re
Many boomers see the aging process as an obstacle to be overcome or an opponent to fight against. Yet, we are all heading there, it’s just a matter of how and when. In the 60’s, one of the baby boomer mantras was, “Live Long and Prosper” thanks to Dr Spock
One’s legacy isn’t confined to your personal legacy. People who have had an active career probably have a professional legacy to consider. And, if you’ve been the owner or leader of a company, the desire for a leadership legacy may be even stronger. Contemplation of your professional legacy goes beyond
Ann Ranson speaking at TEDxSMU, October 2015, on “Celebrating Age.”
Ann Ranson speaking at TEDxSMUWomen