What do modern elders bring to the table? Contrary to stereotypes of older workers being poor performers and resistant to change, among many myths out there, modern elders have a lot more to offer than most people think.
In this episode, I’m doing a review of the book, “Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder” by Chip Conley, which has been instrumental in my thinking about an encore career.
Working from his own experience, Chip ran a boutique hotel company for over 24 years before selling it in the early 2000s. With his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Chip soon became a mentor to the CEO of Airbnb and, eventually, its employees, who were only half of Chip’s age. Without knowledge of the technology side of business, Chip was also open to learning more about the things he needed to learn.
Whether you’re still figuring out what to do in the next phase of your life, or you’re already transitioning to a new career, take insights from what I’m going to be sharing with you today. Be open to growth, hold on to curiosity, and get energized for the second half of your life!
We'll dive deeper into these concepts:
Moving from a knowledge worker to a wisdom worker
What an elder could bring to the table
What modern elders need to do
Don’t retire, but rewire
Looking for examples of people who grew in their second half of life
Start with making the world better for five people
Myths and stereotypes of older workers
Now, for some action steps:
Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday
Grab the book Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley
Check out Modern Elder Academy
Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz
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— Lynn
