Create a legacy
through your work ethic
If work is where your passion lies, you’re not alone. Nearly a third of Americans say their career gives their life meaning. Whether you’re a teacher, a business owner or a c-suite executive, your work can provide you a sense of mastery – not to mention an opportunity to share your knowledge and amplify your influence. If you seek to make a lasting impact on your organization, industry and beyond, read on for some ideas to help make it happen.
Take Stock of what matters
Live today and prepare for tomorrow. Review what considerations and conversations might be helpful to your legacy planning, and what documents you should have in place.
Publish Your Insights
If you’ve gathered wisdom about business and leadership over your lifetime, perhaps it’s time you shared that knowledge via a podcast, blog, or book. You don’t have to be a celebrity to be a thought leader.
Become a mentor
Chances are, someone helped you get to where you are today. You can be that lifeline for a colleague. If you’re a business owner, you can help other entrepreneurs as a mentor for SCORE.
Make The Leap
Not taking enough career risks was a top regret cited in the book “30 Lessons for Living”. This could mean accepting that assignment in a new location, or taking your business to the next level. After all, fortune favors the bold.
“CARVE YOUR NAME ON HEARTS. A LEGACY IS ETCHED INTO THE MINDS OF OTHERS AND THE STORIES THEY SHARE ABOUT YOU.”
-Shannon L. Alder
68%
68% of business owners say they intend to keep their business in the family, yet only 26% have a formal succession plan.
Source: Deloitte’s 2019 global family business survey
More than a third of Americans say their career gives their life meaning.
Source: Pew Research Center 2017 study
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48%
48% of CEOs want their legacy to be that they grew or transformed their businesses.
Source: PwC’s 17th Annual Global CEO Survey, 2015
what's at the center of your living legacy?
Your family Legacy
Your Community Legacy
BUILD SOMETHING MEMORABLE
The opportunity to shape your legacy is in your hands. Make your move with the help of our team. We’ll partner with you in pursuing the kind of positive impact you’re working toward.