The Baby Boomer Generation was taught their ethics by the Greatest Generation. Ethical comes from the Greek word ethos, which means moral character and describes a person or behavior as right in the moral sense of truthful, fair and honest. Ethics is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. The study of ethics delves into questions about morality, with discussions often revolving around what is good or bad, just or unjust, fair or unfair. Understanding ethics is crucial because it underpins the moral fabric of society, guiding individuals and communities in making decisions that contribute to the common good, and in this area of the site our Experts talk about ethics and how it effects not only the Baby Boomer Generation, but all the other generations like Generation X and Generation Z.
The Baby Boomer ethical standards often revolve around hard work, respect for authority, and a strong sense of responsibility. These ethics have been shaped by our experiences, from post-war prosperity to the civil rights movement, and impact our interactions within society today.
By delving deeper into the ethics of Baby Boomers, we can improve cross-generational understanding and collaboration, fostering a more harmonious society. Ethics is fundamental to the functioning of society. By understanding and applying ethical principles, individuals and communities can navigate complex moral landscapes and work towards a more just and equitable world.
When people hear the phrase “generational wealth,” they often picture trust funds, family empires, and names like Rockefeller or Kennedy. Real generational wealth is not just about leaving behind a large account balance. It is about passing down values, habits, opportunities, work ethic, and a c…
When people hear the phrase “generational wealth,” they often picture trust funds, family empires, and names like Rockefeller or Kennedy. Real generational wealth is not just about leaving behind …
When people hear the phrase “generational wealth,” they often picture trust funds, family empires, and names like Rockefeller or Kennedy. Real generational wealth is not just about leaving behind a large account balance. It is about passing down values, habits, opportunities, work ethic, and a clear understanding of how money can support a meaningful life.In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we discuss what it really takes to build generational wealth. The conversation goes beyond dollars and investments, focusing instead on how families can prepare the next generation to handl…
What do you do when you get offered the top job in your industry and you turn it down anyway? Will Steel did exactly that. He grew up in rural Yorkshire, delivering milk at the age of three alongside his mother, who ran the family's milk round for 40 years just to cover the grocery bill. He worked f…
What do you do when you get offered the top job in your industry and you turn it down anyway? Will Steel did exactly that. He grew up in rural Yorkshire, delivering milk at the age of three alongside …
What do you do when you get offered the top job in your industry and you turn it down anyway? Will Steel did exactly that. He grew up in rural Yorkshire, delivering milk at the age of three alongside his mother, who ran the family's milk round for 40 years just to cover the grocery bill. He worked for a stonemason from age 12 to 16, digging graves and mending roofs. He talked his way into an engineering apprenticeship, earned two technician qualifications simultaneously, got into university, discovered the Royal Air Force Flying Club, and became an RAF pilot — something he describes as almos…
“Honor your mind, body, and soul.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Melissa Coloton about her journey from farm life to corporate sales. They talk about high-pressure anxiety and burnout, as well as insights on self-awareness, purpose, and holistic well-being.
What to listen for:
Honoring your…
“Honor your mind, body, and soul.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Melissa Coloton about her journey from farm life to corporate sales. They talk about high-pressure anxiety and burnout, as well…
“Honor your mind, body, and soul.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Melissa Coloton about her journey from farm life to corporate sales. They talk about high-pressure anxiety and burnout, as well as insights on self-awareness, purpose, and holistic well-being.
What to listen for:
Honoring yourself means recognizing and responding to your emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental needs.
Self-awareness helps us catch patterns and make better decisions over time.
Understanding that our mind, body, and soul are connected helps us to see life holistically and from various perspectives
Extern…
The smallest acts of respect can leave the biggest impact.
Matthew Fornaro shares a powerful lesson from one of his first jobs and why the people who treated him with kindness and dignity are still remembered decades later. How you treat others today may shape their confidence, work ethic, and futu…
The smallest acts of respect can leave the biggest impact.
Matthew Fornaro shares a powerful lesson from one of his first jobs and why the people who treated him with kindness and dignity are still r…
The smallest acts of respect can leave the biggest impact.
Matthew Fornaro shares a powerful lesson from one of his first jobs and why the people who treated him with kindness and dignity are still remembered decades later. How you treat others today may shape their confidence, work ethic, and future for years to come.
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In a workplace obsessed with speed, disruption, and the next big thing, there is something quietly powerful about experience. For decades, Baby Boomers have navigated economic recessions, technological revolutions, corporate restructures, and workplace transformations that reshaped entire industrie…
In a workplace obsessed with speed, disruption, and the next big thing, there is something quietly powerful about experience. For decades, Baby Boomers have navigated economic recessions, technologic…
In a workplace obsessed with speed, disruption, and the next big thing, there is something quietly powerful about experience. For decades, Baby Boomers have navigated economic recessions, technological revolutions, corporate restructures, and workplace transformations that reshaped entire industries. We learned to adapt before “agility” became a corporate buzzword.
Yet somewhere along the way, experience became undervalued. The truth? Every generation can benefit from the hard earned workplace wisdom of Hybrid Boomers, those of us balancing traditional work ethic with modern flexibili…
On the 10th. Anniversary of my mother’s death, I asked my kids to tell me what they remembered about their grandmother. One said she taught me how to swim underwater where I kept swimming between her legs. Another said she taught them how to learn to count and add when they constantly played cards…
On the 10th. Anniversary of my mother’s death, I asked my kids to tell me what they remembered about their grandmother. One said she taught me how to swim underwater where I kept swimming between he…
On the 10th. Anniversary of my mother’s death, I asked my kids to tell me what they remembered about their grandmother. One said she taught me how to swim underwater where I kept swimming between her legs. Another said she taught them how to learn to count and add when they constantly played cards together. Another said she cherished walking down the street to get the mail together which gave them time to discuss how both of their days were going. Now that I am her age, I often wonder how will my grandchildren remember me?
Legacy isn’t just about buildings with your name on them or fort…
Fitz Koehler sits down with former professional bull rider Nick Morrison for a wild ride through the grit, glory, and danger of rodeo. They dive into the elite athleticism behind professional bull riding, the mental chess match between rider and bull, and what it really takes to survive eight of the…
Fitz Koehler sits down with former professional bull rider Nick Morrison for a wild ride through the grit, glory, and danger of rodeo. They dive into the elite athleticism behind professional bull rid…
Fitz Koehler sits down with former professional bull rider Nick Morrison for a wild ride through the grit, glory, and danger of rodeo. They dive into the elite athleticism behind professional bull riding, the mental chess match between rider and bull, and what it really takes to survive eight of the toughest seconds in sports.
Nick also opens up about the devastating head and spinal injuries that nearly ended his life, the resilience that fueled his comeback, and the powerful lessons behind his bestselling book, Knocked Out But Not Down. Blending hard-earned wisdom with humor, he shares why at…
In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Pete and Ryan, owners of Alpha Roofing, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to build a legacy-driven business while staying grounded as parents.
Pete and Ryan share how their child…
In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Pete and Ryan, owners of Alpha Roofing, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to bu…
In this rerun episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Pete and Ryan, owners of Alpha Roofing, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it takes to build a legacy-driven business while staying grounded as parents.
Pete and Ryan share how their childhoods, early exposure to hard work, and experiences in sports shaped their discipline, resilience, and leadership styles. Ryan reflects on growing up in the roofing industry from a young age, while Pete discusses the importance of truly understanding insurance and advocating for homeowners. Together…
Today we are talking about a fifth way of the 5 ways to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Stick to Your Time Blocks. The only constant thing in business is change. New activities arise every time that may require some flexibility or adjustments with your plans. Always …
Today we are talking about a fifth way of the 5 ways to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Stick to Your Time Blocks. The only constant thing in business is change. New a…
Today we are talking about a fifth way of the 5 ways to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Stick to Your Time Blocks. The only constant thing in business is change. New activities arise every time that may require some flexibility or adjustments with your plans. Always pay attention to your priorities and set different hours to attend to these occurrences. Make sure that you communicate your unavailability to everyone when you are dealing with your high priority tasks. This will help tunnel your focus and achieve your daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Ideally, wo…
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Ilihia Gionson as guest to the show. About Ilihia Gionson, 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Hawaii: In Hawaiʻi, caring for the elderly is part of the native culture. So when it was time for Ilihia to care for his father Ant…
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Ilihia Gionson as guest to the show. About Ilihia Gionson, 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Hawaii: In Hawaiʻi, caring for …
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Ilihia Gionson as guest to the show. About Ilihia Gionson, 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Hawaii: In Hawaiʻi, caring for the elderly is part of the native culture. So when it was time for Ilihia to care for his father Anthony, he naturally stepped into the caregiver role. Anthony was born in Hawaiʻi in 1947 and served in Vietnam in 1966 when he was 19. His time in Vietnam, with a climate and people who reminded him of home, was one of a series of transformational moments for him. Hawaiʻi had only recently become…
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July 5, 2026
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