Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Encore Careers

Babyboomers may be the first generation in danger of leaving the world worse off than they found it. Or so says Marc Freedman author of Encore and co-founder of Civic Ventures, a non-profit organization intent on creating a vital workforce committed to social change.

Freedman believes that Encore Careers are emerging as a major social movement (between mid-life and traditional retirement) that encourages boomers to use their skills and experience to contribute to a greater good. He calls it a "give-back revolution", a call to service that can be met through the power of practical idealism.

His book is filled with inspiring life stories of "encore pioneers" who are inventing a new stage of work and creating meaningful Act II careers. Check it out and be inspired too.

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