Episode 56: The Joy of Generativity with Norman Sherman
October 27, 2021
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.
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.
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.
In this interview, we discussed:
- Why a difference in perspective helped him climb the ladder of success
- How Norm’s son helped him rethink the idea of work-life balance
- The unexpected joy of reconnecting with old friends in retirement
- What makes a SCORE mentoring relationship successful
- How learning from younger generations helps him stay curious
- Why travel changed his mind about the strengths of different cultures
