Civic engagement is the active participation of individuals in the public life of their community to improve conditions, shape policies, and contribute to the well-being of society. It encompasses a broad range of activities aimed at fostering social change, promoting public welfare, and ensuring that everyone has a voice in matters that affect them. As our Experts in this part of the site explore, in a society that highly values civic involvement, the Baby Boomers generation with their wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills can contribute greatly to public service activities and community development.
Actively participating in civic duties not only strengthens our democracy but also promotes a sense of fulfillment and personal Growth. In today’s interconnected world, civic engagement is more critical than ever. It serves as a foundation for democracy, helping communities address pressing issues, enhance inclusivity, and strengthen social ties. Whether through voting, Volunteering, or advocacy, civic engagement ensures that individuals contribute to the collective good.
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the tools that make us better operators, starting with Markdown, the plain-text format John Gruber built to be human-readable and computer-friendly, and now the format our AI overlords love because it burns fewer tokens and runs faster. We share a free …
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the tools that make us better operators, starting with Markdown, the plain-text format John Gruber built to be human-readable and computer-friendly, and …
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the tools that make us better operators, starting with Markdown, the plain-text format John Gruber built to be human-readable and computer-friendly, and now the format our AI overlords love because it burns fewer tokens and runs faster. We share a free live-preview tool at markdownlivepreview.com and Dave’s go-to Mac app, then get real about software pricing: consumers overwhelmingly want to buy outright while enterprises prefer subscriptions, and why recurring revenue is what keeps the small developers we love in business.
Then we get into the …
In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour explores why most leadership problems don't begin with poor strategy, but instead with unmet human needs.
Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a foundation and applying it through the Harbour Resources lens, Mike shares how elite leaders inte…
In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour explores why most leadership problems don't begin with poor strategy, but instead with unmet human needs.
Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as…
In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour explores why most leadership problems don't begin with poor strategy, but instead with unmet human needs.
Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a foundation and applying it through the Harbour Resources lens, Mike shares how elite leaders intentionally build cultures where people feel secure, connected, valued, and inspired.
Rather than treating culture as a set of values on the wall, he explains how meeting fundamental human needs creates the conditions for stronger engagement, higher performance, better retention, and lasting organizat…
The United States is facing a rural health crisis that includes a shortage of healthcare workers, challenges in access to women’s health services and mental health services, and preparedness limitations in the event of a public health crisis. ORAU is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, t…
The United States is facing a rural health crisis that includes a shortage of healthcare workers, challenges in access to women’s health services and mental health services, and preparedness limitat…
The United States is facing a rural health crisis that includes a shortage of healthcare workers, challenges in access to women’s health services and mental health services, and preparedness limitations in the event of a public health crisis. ORAU is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, to launch a Rural Health Research Innovation Cluster (RIC). The RIC will bring together members of ORAU’s University Consortium to focus on solving the complex problems that impact rural health and resilience while also focusing on the federal government’s rural health priorities. Brenda Blunt, s…
“So the answer to why is that podcasts, whether they’re audio only or, nowadays, the vast majority are including video as well, provide a depth and a nuance and a detail of conversation that is almost impossible to get anywhere else. So, you know, we live in an age where people are scanning TikT…
“So the answer to why is that podcasts, whether they’re audio only or, nowadays, the vast majority are including video as well, provide a depth and a nuance and a detail of conversation that is al…
“So the answer to why is that podcasts, whether they’re audio only or, nowadays, the vast majority are including video as well, provide a depth and a nuance and a detail of conversation that is almost impossible to get anywhere else. So, you know, we live in an age where people are scanning TikTok and brands are trying to catch your attention for three seconds. And they feel like that’s a triumph. If you’ve stopped scrolling for just three seconds and looked at their thing, it doesn’t really matter if you’ve clicked through. And so, in an age where attention is so valuable, podcast…
Let
me tell you something that might sound familiar.
You
retired. You expected more time with friends. More lunches. More coffee dates.
More of those long, rambling conversations that used to happen when you ran
into someone at the office.
And
then... nothing.
The
lunch invitations stopped. The c…
Let
me tell you something that might sound familiar.
You
retired. You expected more time with friends. More lunches. More coffee dates.
More of those long, rambling conversations that used to happen …
Let
me tell you something that might sound familiar.
You
retired. You expected more time with friends. More lunches. More coffee dates.
More of those long, rambling conversations that used to happen when you ran
into someone at the office.
And
then... nothing.
The
lunch invitations stopped. The check-ins thinned out. The group text that used
to run all day, you check it now mostly out of habit, not expectation.
You
still texted your old work friends "happy birthday" last month. But
you can't remember the last real conversation. And somewhere in the quiet of
your retirement calendar, a thou…
Art Is Part of the New Hope in Parkinson’s What if art isn’t simply something that makes life with Parkinson’s better, but something that helps people reclaim parts of themselves Parkinson’s has tried to take away? I was deeply moved by a recent conversation between Dr. Rachel Dolhun of Th…
Art Is Part of the New Hope in Parkinson’s What if art isn’t simply something that makes life with Parkinson’s better, but something that helps people reclaim parts of themselves Parkinson’s h…
Art Is Part of the New Hope in Parkinson’s What if art isn’t simply something that makes life with Parkinson’s better, but something that helps people reclaim parts of themselves Parkinson’s has tried to take away? I was deeply moved by a recent conversation between Dr. Rachel Dolhun of The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Dr. Bas Bloem about the emerging evidence surrounding art and Parkinson’s. They discussed how creative engagement may reduce stress and anxiety, support brain health, and...
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the Power of Meanful Connections!Episode 147 discusses: Ultimate Networking with George Dubec. George Dubec is considered one of the top Business and Social Networking Experts in the USA (“The Ultimate Networker”)George is a top connector in the business world, which …
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the Power of Meanful Connections!Episode 147 discusses: Ultimate Networking with George Dubec. George Dubec is considered one of the top Business and Social Networking Expe…
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the Power of Meanful Connections!Episode 147 discusses: Ultimate Networking with George Dubec. George Dubec is considered one of the top Business and Social Networking Experts in the USA (“The Ultimate Networker”)George is a top connector in the business world, which gives him access to the best resources available.As a nationally recognized speaker about “Ultimate Networking,” he presents to groups, organizations, and companies, on a national basis. Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies with real-world insights and…
What happens after the mission ends?
For retired U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician Jeff Truex, the most important mission of his life didn't begin on the battlefield—it began after he took off the uniform.
In this inspiring episode of The Misfit Nation Podcast, Jeff shares h…
What happens after the mission ends?
For retired U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician Jeff Truex, the most important mission of his life didn't begin on the battlefield—it began a…
What happens after the mission ends?
For retired U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician Jeff Truex, the most important mission of his life didn't begin on the battlefield—it began after he took off the uniform.
In this inspiring episode of The Misfit Nation Podcast, Jeff shares his remarkable journey from serving 23 years in the United States Army, including 17 years as an EOD Bomb Disposal Technician, to becoming a passionate advocate for veteran mental health and suicide prevention.
After losing a fellow EOD technician to suicide, Jeff helped launch After the Long Walk, …
Have you ever been told that your golden years should be about rest, only to find yourself back in the world of school runs, sports practices, and sleepless nights? Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren, wrestling with exhaustion and identity loss, while quietly wondering if you’ll ever…
Have you ever been told that your golden years should be about rest, only to find yourself back in the world of school runs, sports practices, and sleepless nights? Are you a grandparent raising your …
Have you ever been told that your golden years should be about rest, only to find yourself back in the world of school runs, sports practices, and sleepless nights? Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren, wrestling with exhaustion and identity loss, while quietly wondering if you’ll ever reclaim a piece of yourself? You may be feeling the heavy weight of duty, but beneath the surface, there’s a quieter transformation happening—one that science now recognizes as generativity.I’m Laura, and on this episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity…
Chris Hummel packed up his life, loaded a trailer, and drove his band from Mississauga, Ontario to Palm Springs on the bet that the world still needed rock and roll.
As the co-founder and frontman of the Dreamboats, the ultimate 50s and 60s band experience, he has taken a for-fun open mic project an…
Chris Hummel packed up his life, loaded a trailer, and drove his band from Mississauga, Ontario to Palm Springs on the bet that the world still needed rock and roll.
As the co-founder and frontman of …
Chris Hummel packed up his life, loaded a trailer, and drove his band from Mississauga, Ontario to Palm Springs on the bet that the world still needed rock and roll.
As the co-founder and frontman of the Dreamboats, the ultimate 50s and 60s band experience, he has taken a for-fun open mic project and turned it into a touring act that has played the Cavern Club in Liverpool, opening parties for major festivals, and stages all across Europe and North America. This conversation gets into how the band came together, why leaning into one clear identity changed everything, and the reality behind a c…
Dave Hamilton
July 24, 2026
Mike Harbour 
Michael Holtz 
Jodi Krangle 
Royce Shook 
Robert Cochrane, PhD 
Brian C Fisher 
Rich LaMonica 
Laura Brazan 
Jeff Dwoskin