I came across a highly structured book-writing programme that guided you through the process of writing a book about your life for your children.  It was a 12-month programme, where each month you wrote about a period in your life.  At the end of that, you had a book that might never go beyond your family, but that you could publish in small quantities as a gift to your children and their children – a legacy of your life.

We have explored the journeys of many senior professionals from success to significance. But what does it mean to be significant, and particularly to whom?

You may discover an alternative pathway to significance as you explore the options surrounding that question.

As I write this in late 2024, Joe Biden is coming to the end of his term, and people are discussing his legacy. Legacy is often a question we ask ourselves as we seek significance. But is legacy all it’s cracked up to be? For Joe Biden his legacy may be considered what’s left over after the end of his presidential term or what’s left over after he’s passed away.

When we start our working lives, our culture encourages us to aspire to success.  We are driven to set goals for progress and define success according to cultural norms or the context in which we are raised.  Often, this leads to a relentless pursuit of success.