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Beyond the Succession Plan

Former CEO of the Hospital for Special Surgery, Lou Shapiro, shares what he learned through his career transition and gives advice for others approaching this personally and professionally meaningful milestone.

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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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Casting a Wider Net

Sometimes finding the right fit for your next season involves thinking outside of your comfort zone: outside of your former company, industry, and usual circles.

Stepping Out

Thinking about risk taking in an intelligent way is a crucial element of the transition process and is also a key part of "stepping out" into your next season.

Personality Assessments and Retirement

Personality and communication style assessments can be helpful as retiring executives learn how their style may affect their next-season pursuits.

Now It’s Time to Stretch

How does it feel to be in charge…of yourself and your own calendar? Now is the time to choose where you’ll stretch your skills and exercise your curiosity next.

The Medical Benefits of Volunteering

As the growing body of research indicates, volunteering benefits people physically and leads to a longer, happier.

Reaching for the Next Rung

Organizational growth, development, and success are underpinned by executives who never stop reaching for what’s next.

The Reality of the Early Days

 John Thiel, Former Head of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch, shares the emotions from the early days of his retirement, offering advice on how to navigate those first few months.

Glimpses of Grace

Executives who are reinventing themselves post-retirement can leverage the power of simply being – slowing down and becoming more intentional can open up possibilities.

Executive Leadership & Succession

Dr. Leslie Braksick joined the L3 Leadership Podcast to share her experiences working with CEOs, boards, and some of the most dynamic companies on the S&P 500.

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