Comments for Wisdom Worker Solutions Blog http://wisdomworkerblog.com Wisdom to manage today's aging and multi-generational workforce Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:08:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 Comment on Olympic Obsession by Katie http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/08/25/olympic-obsession/#comment-71 Katie Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:03:34 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=160#comment-71 I find that even being an athlete in my youth and middle age is no match for aging and the couch. Point me at some tips on how I can regain my motivation and physique once I'm off the couch! Getting back in shape at 55 isn't what it was at 40. I find that even being an athlete in my youth and middle age is no match for aging and the couch. Point me at some tips on how I can regain my motivation and physique once I’m off the couch! Getting back in shape at 55 isn’t what it was at 40.

]]> Comment on Family Matters - You Turned Out Just Like Me by Katie http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/08/04/family-matters-you-turned-out-just-like-me/#comment-70 Katie Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:59:36 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=117#comment-70 I had a parent like Bill who was really working hard for his family and therefore wasn't with us very much. I know, in my youth, I misunderstood his absence and would urge children to reconnect with absent parents once they've grown. I think you learn greater empathy as you grow older that you might lack in your youth. I also had a parent who was absent because she wanted to be and I think I misunderstood this as well. I would have interacted with my parents very differently had I spent the time to connect with them as adults instead of just discounting them as parents. I had a parent like Bill who was really working hard for his family and therefore wasn’t with us very much. I know, in my youth, I misunderstood his absence and would urge children to reconnect with absent parents once they’ve grown. I think you learn greater empathy as you grow older that you might lack in your youth. I also had a parent who was absent because she wanted to be and I think I misunderstood this as well. I would have interacted with my parents very differently had I spent the time to connect with them as adults instead of just discounting them as parents.

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]]> Comment on Those who Can…Need to Keep Doing by Kris http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/08/11/those-who-can%e2%80%a6need-to-keep-doing/#comment-65 Kris Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:46:16 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=134#comment-65 Wow, what a great event and an idea that others can propose in their own areas. In this economy I can certainly see how you're more than meeting your mission. I just had a garage sale this last weekend and was struck by the wide spectrum of people who are looking to stretch their paychecks. Keep the ideas coming and the good works going! Wow, what a great event and an idea that others can propose in their own areas. In this economy I can certainly see how you’re more than meeting your mission. I just had a garage sale this last weekend and was struck by the wide spectrum of people who are looking to stretch their paychecks. Keep the ideas coming and the good works going!

]]> Comment on Those who Can…Need to Keep Doing by Bethany http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/08/11/those-who-can%e2%80%a6need-to-keep-doing/#comment-54 Bethany Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:05:51 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=134#comment-54 Volunteerism is very powerful. Our local senior center does a rummage sale that raises over $46,000. All proceeds go to non profit orgnaizations in the immediate area. The organizers joke that they have a dual mission: 1) raise money to support non profit organizations and 2) to recyle usable goods within the community. Volunteerism is very powerful. Our local senior center does a rummage sale that raises over $46,000. All proceeds go to non profit orgnaizations in the immediate area. The organizers joke that they have a dual mission: 1) raise money to support non profit organizations and 2) to recyle usable goods within the community.

]]> Comment on Moving from the Pyramid and Into the Future by Waneta http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/07/21/moving-from-the-pyramid-and-into-the-future/#comment-52 Waneta Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:52:14 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=108#comment-52 You are so right on that count. Maybe that is the key to realize that even entertaining the concept of flexibility is a change. So, maybe I'll go to the change model and see if I can garner any insights as to how to proceed with developing and implementing flexibility. I'm putting on my thinking cap. You are so right on that count. Maybe that is the key to realize that even entertaining the concept of flexibility is a change. So, maybe I’ll go to the change model and see if I can garner any insights as to how to proceed with developing and implementing flexibility. I’m putting on my thinking cap.

]]> Comment on The Age of Employability by Waneta http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/07/14/the-age-of-employability/#comment-51 Waneta Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:57:53 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-51 These perceptions and stereotype "things" are difficult to break through. I recently read in the kansascity.com an article about "Baby Boomers the Forgotten Comsumer." It seems that marketing agencies are still focusing on the 18 - 45 year olds. The only ad I've seen recently that portrays aging bodies in a positive light is for a Tylenol commerical. Granted they are talking about aches and pains but at least I appreciated seeing something that resembled my body. To me this is an indication we still have a long way to go in our society before those perceptions and stereotypes will change. These perceptions and stereotype “things” are difficult to break through. I recently read in the kansascity.com an article about “Baby Boomers the Forgotten Comsumer.” It seems that marketing agencies are still focusing on the 18 - 45 year olds. The only ad I’ve seen recently that portrays aging bodies in a positive light is for a Tylenol commerical. Granted they are talking about aches and pains but at least I appreciated seeing something that resembled my body. To me this is an indication we still have a long way to go in our society before those perceptions and stereotypes will change.

]]> Comment on Opposite ends of the work continuum by maltmix http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/07/07/opposite-ends-of-the-work-continuum/#comment-50 maltmix Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:24:16 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=106#comment-50 I would start with your manager or supervisor. Pose the question as a curiosity and see where it goes from there. I would start with your manager or supervisor. Pose the question as a curiosity and see where it goes from there.

]]> Comment on Moving from the Pyramid and Into the Future by maltmix http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/07/21/moving-from-the-pyramid-and-into-the-future/#comment-49 maltmix Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:20:54 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=108#comment-49 I think it is very difficult for individuals and therefore companies to think outside the box. People are so entrenched in the pyramid approach to organizations that resistance to change comes at all levels of the organization. Employees scream it's not fair and managers feel threatened by the change. Flexibility is a challenge. I think it is very difficult for individuals and therefore companies to think outside the box. People are so entrenched in the pyramid approach to organizations that resistance to change comes at all levels of the organization. Employees scream it’s not fair and managers feel threatened by the change. Flexibility is a challenge.

]]> Comment on Yeah Summer! by Waneta http://wisdomworkerblog.com/2008/07/28/yeah-summer/#comment-48 Waneta Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:48 +0000 http://workforcetransitions.wordpress.com/?p=111#comment-48 Thanks for your gentle reminders about health and longevity. These reminders helped me to re-affirm my goals and to keep them on the front burners so they don't get lost in all of my busy-ness. Thanks for your gentle reminders about health and longevity. These reminders helped me to re-affirm my goals and to keep them on the front burners so they don’t get lost in all of my busy-ness.

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