In my world, there is a significant amount of focus planning for the future. In my work, I am currently involved in three large-scale, long-term planning initiatives. Two of the initiative will also leave legacies. Leaving a legacy is not a new concept to me but me leaving a legacy, particularly in my professional life, is a relatively new notion.

In my personal life, I see a connection to my legacy every time I watch Toad. When I interpret a current event from the news, when I explain the impacts of racism or sexism and when I model how to handle adversity I am shaping how he looks at the world, others and himself. It is a daunting thought and gives me pause to examine my own beliefs, my own language, and my own actions.

In my professional life, I am more aware of my legacy than I was previously. This might be because I could have just a decade remaining in my career. It also might be that on a daily basis I am watching my colleagues retire. Finally, it might be because the conversations I am having are related to what needs to happen in 2020, 2028 and beyond! In a world with such fast pace change, disruptive technology and global influences (+ and -) planning for the future is also daunting.Tree Toad Consulting