Midlife, Meaning, and the Rise of the Modern Elder

By Dean Newlund. On a recent episode of the Leadovation Podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Chip Conley, a man who has not only transformed industries but is now redefining what it means to grow older with purpose. Chip’s story, and the creation of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), isn’t just inspiring—it’s a […]

The Blessing, the Curse and the Solution for Working at a Highly Purposeful Organization

Female employee with laptop smiling

By Dean Newlund. Working for a company with a bold social or health mission feels like stepping into a sun-drenched room. People show up eager, hopeful, and ready to pour their whole selves into the cause. That energy is the blessing. It can also become the curse when day-to-day reality — budgets, deadlines, clashing styles […]