Leadership cost is often measured in terms of salaries, training budgets, and other hard costs. Yet, these tangible costs pale in comparison to the less visible and often underestimated opportunity cost of leadership. The real question isn’t “What does it cost to lead effectively?” but rather, “What is the cost of failing to lead with […]
When I first focused on the five key life pillars—Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy—my original intention was a personal framework for helping individuals like you and me thrive in midlife. My thinking was that these pillars guide us on our unique journey toward fulfillment by addressing the areas of life that matter most. These […]
Let’s face it – the days of treating employees like cogs in a machine are long gone. The most successful leaders today understand that their team members are whole people with complex lives, dreams, and needs. That’s where fulfillment-centric leadership comes in. I’ve seen firsthand how this approach transforms workplaces by putting employee well-being front […]
The Thriving in Midlife Report is a comprehensive piece, conducted in collaboration with Udemy, and it explores the fulfillment priorities of individuals aged 40 and above across five key pillars: Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy. It provides valuable insights into how midlife individuals perceive and pursue fulfillment in these areas, offering data-driven recommendations for […]
What if I told you that as a leader, you have the power to create an environment where your team members feel truly fulfilled—not just at work but across all aspects of their lives? Imagine the impact on employee satisfaction, loyalty, and retention if your leadership strategy focused on your team’s holistic well-being. Leaders have […]
The 2024 Paris Olympics was one of the most memorable Olympics in my lifetime. Looking back at the MANY memorable moments, and there were MANY, if I had to choose one that inspired me the most, it has to be Cole Hocker (American) winning the men’s 1500M gold medal. Cole Hocker ran collegiately at the […]
As much as I don’t like it, the most popular topic about midlife is midlife crisis. I don’t like this topic because it’s mostly negative, and I’m all about thriving. If you’ve been listening to the Midlife Fulfilled podcast you know that my tag line for the podcast is “this is the show for men […]
One of the top two questions I am often asked is what is the meaning of fulfillment. That’s why I’m dedicating this post to the topic. I have learned that the meaning of fulfillment is not universally understood. I dedicated episode 182 to this topic: The following is my definition of fulfillment, and then I’ll […]
As your host on the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I am deeply committed to bringing you stories from people who can impact your life. My conversation with Allan Misner in episode 172 brings to light a message that resonates deeply with me: the imperative of investing in fitness for long term health. It all started for […]
The most common questions I hear from listeners of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast are about the five pillars. I’ll paraphrase these common questions into one: “Why are these five pillars considered to be all encompassing in our midlife?” I have a short answer and a long answer to this question. The TLDR (too long, didn’t […]
