FPA Owner Transitions

By Dr. Fred Johnson of Initiative One Leadership Institute  Trust Your History – Many companies made it through the financial aftermath of the “Great Recession”. It required resilience, staying power, solution thinking and an abiding self-belief that “we are going to endure this”. If you and your company have weathered storms in the past, trust… Continue reading 10 Essentials for Leading Well in Tough Times

The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019. This is a landmark piece of bipartisan legislation. This legislation will not only make retirement plans more accessible and affordable for small businesses, but it should also result in more American saving for retirement. Here are several of the key provisions. 1. Allows for… Continue reading Impact of the SECURE Act

Why Women May Have More Risk On average, the difference between men and women’s life expectancies beyond age 65 is 2 ½ years. Women age 65 have a life expectancy of 23 more years (age 88)1. This “longevity bonus” women experience creates a greater risk for care. More than two-thirds of the long-term care population… Continue reading What Every Woman Should Know about Long-Term Care

If you Google the definition of the listening, it includes the phrase, “respond to advice or a request”. Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, we are asked a lot of questions on a regular basis. This means that we need to listen and listen well if we want to be successful. Poor listening… Continue reading How to Listen and Listen Well

Numerous studies have shown that the most important factors that determine happiness in retirement are family, friendships and health. Good, active relationships with family and friends have been shown to boost physical and mental health. Beyond relationships and health, it’s important to have a strong sense of purpose. The people on the island of Okinawa… Continue reading The Home Stretch