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Career Transition Lessons

This article by theHRDirector highlights career transition lessons learned by MyNextSeason Co-Founders Leslie Braksick and Mark Linsz after years of helping clients.

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Preparing for Your Next Season

When faced with the word "retirement," executives may feel uneasy and think, "What will I do with all of that time?" Try shifting your focus from productivity to purpose.

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Your Best Days Are Not Over

When Mark Linsz, MyNextSeason Co-founder and Partner, retired from Bank of America, a question kept nagging at him: “Are my best days behind me?"

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Your First Next Season

Executives are used to being decisive and having a plan. Realizing that this is only their first next season, opens up the chance to explore with less pressure to make the "right choice."

The Lunch

MyNextSeason Co-Founder and Partner Leslie Braksick recounts a memorable conversation that reinforced the importance of starting early when it comes to a career transition.

In the White Spaces

Career transition should be a time to look beyond your resume to honor and engage in what matters to you most.

How Do I Get There from Here?

In the beginning, and in the end of our careers, we are seeking the same things. We want to learn and grow, find purpose, give back, and make a difference.

Leaving a Legacy

It’s never too early to shape the legacy you’ll leave behind to your family, your friends, the community, the world. Gaining clarity helps define your purpose and influences day-to-day decisions.

Finding Balance Post-Career

A healthy independence is as essential to a successful next season as time together, and it is that balance of togetherness and independence that lays the best foundation for long-term happiness.

Work Relationships Post-Transition

Work relationships can become even more powerful when the work part goes away. Like so many things in life, it seems the lesson is to invest in those you care about.

Corporate Loyalty

One pattern well entrenched in the current generation of senior executives is corporate loyalty, but it is important to remember to make time for outside interests.

Your Spouse Has a Next Season, Too

Recognizing that an executive transition is a huge transition for both members of a couple is a critical step in creating a happy and fulfilling next season.

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