Howard Fishman
@writeminded1
10 posts
Joined on 30 May 2019
Howard Fishman
@writeminded1 -
over 4 years ago
Are You Prepped? 50 Is the New 65 in Today’s Workplace
If you’re over 50 and need a paycheck – read this. Compiled by ProPublica and Urban Institute, the stats below reveal the situation for workers over 50.28% of workers over 50 with full-time, long-term jobs (over 5 years) will be laid off at least once prior to planned r...continued
5 minutes read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
Nostalgic or Depressed? The Truth About Nostalgia and Life Transitions
During times of transition, feelings of nostalgia are pronounced. We yearn for what was. Bonding with colleagues at work. Evenings at the pub with good friends. Precious, fleeting moments with children and family. It’s easy to indulge in a whirlpool of remembering when....continued
4 minutes read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
Lessons Learned From an Adult Friendship: Remembering Lois
Adult friendship can be difficult to navigate.Friendships forged during younger years, when the canvas of our life has only been lightly sketched upon, are a cozier fit. We can weave strangers more tightly into the fabric of our days before the layering on of commitment ...continued
5 minutes read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
What to Expect from BoomerRising in 2020
While not particularly fond of New Year’s resolutions, I do make solid plans. So here’s what you can expect from BoomerRising during 2020.Look for my new book, tentatively entitled The Intentional Boomer: Keeping Relevant in the Workplace, in the latter part of the year....continued
3 minutes read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
Downsizing: The Tossing of Tender Memories
I was a clever gatherer of things. Mostly paper. In neat piles. Inside of drawers. Resting innocuously on shelves. Tucked into boxes that lurked in the shadowy recesses of my garage. Except for occasional accusations of hoarding, I imagined only I could see them. In thos...continued
4 minutes read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
Problem-Solving to Build Influence
You’re doing a bang-up job.Considered a reliable leader. Well-regarded by clients. Making a solid contribution to the bottom line. Still, you’d like to throw a spotlight on other talents. Build a platform for good corporate citizenship. Elevate yourself in the eyes of co...continued
3 minutes read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
Go Out and Play With Your Friends!
Go outside and play with your friends!That was Mom’s clarion call to us kids. Back then when friendship was easier. When we were naive, tolerant, open to diversity, and had few boundaries. We were perfect friend-making machines. Some friendships lasted. Others dissipat...continued
4 minutes read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
Podcast: Personal Leadership During a Crisis
Podcast: Personal Leadership During a Crisis
1 minute read
Howard Fishman
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over 4 years ago
The Pattern of Friendship as We Age
A companion podcast to the article below. Something is wrong with the way we think about friendship.We’ve carved up the definition of friend into small, bite-sized categories. Like acquaintance, co-worker, neighbor, buddy, career-husband, career-wife.This inadvertentl...continued
5 minutes read
Howard Fishman
@writeminded1 -
over 4 years ago
Podcast: The Pattern of Friendship as We Age
With age, we become more insular. Relying on long-term friendships for companionship. As we move forward and life situations alter, we might find ourselves living in a new location, or in the same location but with a different set of circumstances. We change over time,...continued
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