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Rapid Response: The rise of the “wisdom worker,” w/Modern Elder Academy’s Chip Conley

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Dec 15, 2022
Chip Conley, founder and CEO of the Modern Elder Academy, dives into the shift toward the 'wisdom worker,' emphasizing how older generations can launch successful ventures and redefine their roles. He discusses reframing midlife from crisis to opportunity, highlighting the power of intergenerational collaboration. Conley also advocates for embracing aging as a positive force in the workplace and explains how fostering community support can enhance emotional well-being during these transitions. It's a compelling call for a new generational compact!
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ANECDOTE

Modern Elder at Airbnb

  • Chip Conley, initially hesitant about the term "modern elder", embraced it at Airbnb.
  • He mentored CEO Brian Chesky while also learning from him, calling it an "EQ for DQ trade alliance".
INSIGHT

Reverence vs. Relevance

  • Traditional elders were revered; modern elders focus on relevance.
  • Relevance involves applying accumulated wisdom in new contexts, not just possessing it.
INSIGHT

Knowledge vs. Wisdom

  • Knowledge workers, dominant in today's tech world, focus on accumulating information.
  • Wisdom workers, essential in the age of readily available data, distill knowledge to its essence and practice humility.
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