The Joy of Generativity with Norman Sherman

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We never know how much time we have left on this earth. Why not do everything we can to make the most of it? That’s how today’s guest approaches each day. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Norman Sherman worked his way up through the corporate world of advertising to achieve great success. Today he’s semi-retired, not only running his own consulting firm, but also mentoring at SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors to small businesses.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is a shining example of generativity, with a willingness to freely share his hard-won wisdom with others in business and life. If you’re feeling hesitant to retire because you’re worried about how to keep your brain engaged, this episode is for you. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this interview, we discussed:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why a difference in perspective helped him climb the ladder of success</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Norm’s son helped him rethink the idea of work-life balance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The unexpected joy of reconnecting with old friends in retirement</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What makes a SCORE mentoring relationship successful</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How learning from younger generations helps him stay curious</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why travel changed his mind about the strengths of different cultures  </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links</span></h3> <p><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/normansherman/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Norman Sherman o