Where the Spirit Leads, Feet Follow: Walk, Baby, Walk
While extreme sports fuel many, the rest of us are not, nor do we aspire, to be in the club. For a lot of different reasons, we don’t want to go “peak bagging.” We’re not fit enough, strong enough or...
View ArticleMoney Does Buy Happiness: Here’s How Much Moolah You Need and Why
In the pursuit of happiness, how many times have we asked ourselves, “How much money is enough?” only to quickly realize we have no idea. Finally, we have the answer. According to the latest research,...
View ArticleOh the Things You’ll Learn! Three Notable Sabbatical Books
We can learn a lot from the story line, “sabbatical idea to departure.” But, the story of what happens next provides the best information to help us to look closer at our own ideas about taking time...
View ArticleBring Back the 40-Hour Work Week? Can We Noodle on That?
In the third debate, the President’s history lesson -“we don’t use bayonets and horses”- prompted big buzz, smiles and controversy. But, although billed as a last resort, bayonets still do play a part...
View ArticleSecrets of Confident and Smart Long-Term Travel
Jeff Jung, host of The Career Break Travel Show. Endings are powerful experiences. As the season of shopping, glittering lights and cookies gains momentum, we are letting go of the final days of 2012....
View ArticleNo Resolutions for New Year, Just the Gift of a Journey
Holiday gatherings reunited me with friends, family and colleagues. After hugs and “great to see you,” I used the common conversation starter, “So, what’s going on with you?” Answers included:...
View ArticleExperts Identify Extreme Workers’ Ultimate Success Tool –“Get Away from the Job”
Fast Company Magazine’s 2012 two-part series on Generation Flux was their best – intoxicating and evil at the same time – in the last five years. Robert Safian, an author and the magazine’s editor,...
View ArticleWhy Your Career Path Should Have No End
Life expectancy is ballooning, but really, who’s paying attention? I wasn’t, and the results were a transition that could have been better navigated. Entering my third act of life, I ended up confused...
View ArticleInnovation Gets Better With Age: Why is This So Hard To Believe?
Does a 65-year-old have significantly more innovation potential than a 25-year-old? My Generation X daughter, who sometimes must teach me a new tech shortcut twice (okay, maybe four times) would answer...
View ArticleA Sabbatical Program Launches and No One Wants to Go. What’s Up?
In an initial consulting conversation this week with Jennifer, an individual who is gathering information to design and implement a sabbatical program for a global company, Elizabeth and I...
View ArticleTEDx Talk on Sabbaticals Sends Misguided, Dangerous Message
Todd Babiak, Co-Founder of Story Engine, in a picture from his website. I love TED talks and TEDx too. Don’t you? Still, you should not believe everything you hear. Todd Babiak is co-founder of Story...
View ArticleWho Will Cover Your Work While You Are on Sabbatical?
Who's in the pool of candidates to do your job? How to find the cheapest airfare to Bhutan? What is the most valuable professional experience for my time away? Can I fit my family into a small Air...
View ArticleSuck in Air and Be Forever Thankful
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite – only a sense of existence.” Henry David Thoreau, In a letter to...
View ArticleThe Secret to Choosing a Sabbatical for Successful Career Transition
The Sacred Valley of the Incas near Cusco, Peru. There are two socially acceptable paths to taking time out for career exploration. One is to go back to school; the other to go on a sabbatical. Both...
View ArticleCBS Segment, “More Professionals Taking Sabbatical,” Features yourSABBATICAL.com
The Ultimate Toolkit - Strategy, Tools, Scripts,Templates - for your successful sabbatical negotiation. A recent survey found 16-percent of companies now allow unpaid sabbatical leave. Human resource...
View ArticleWho Covers Your Work While You’re on Sabbatical? First Steps to Extraordinary...
Your boots on the ground in Patagonia; back in the office your work completed superbly. Ideal. Planning a sabbatical is fraught with challenges. How do I find the cheapest airfare to Bhutan? What is...
View ArticleWant to go from Employee to Entrepreneur? Attend A Unique Sabbatical...
Do you see your future as an entrepreneur, freelancer, mid-career breaker or creator of social change? You can gain skills, tools, insight and knowledge to make your idea happen … if you’re willing to...
View ArticleHow Can Your Sabbatical Benefit Others and Your Company?
Carriage on Calzada in Granada, Nicaragua One of the most overlooked benefits of a sabbatical is the discovery that in your absence your team and co-workers can thrive. Yes, thrive! Your sabbatical...
View ArticleYou Want Me to Do Your Work AND Mine?: Guiding Questions for Pre-Sabbatical...
Allow ample time for a comprehensive work coverage process. You won't want them hooting for you during your sabbatical! Lakes District, Northern England Let’s face it. When you are away from the...
View ArticleDear Company, Your Sabbatical Program Makes Employees Worry. Please Fix This.
Worry disturbs the future. Ron leaves his workplace at the end of next week for a six-week paid sabbatical provided by his company. The opportunity to live in Germany with his wife and young son in...
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