Climbing the Second Mountain

“Life is a series of problems to be analyzed and addressed. How do we fix our failing schools? How do we reduce violence? These problem-centered questions are usually the wrong ones to ask. They focus on deficits, not gifts... 

The better community-building conversations focus on possibilities, not problems. They are questions such as, 

• What crossroads do we stand at right now? 
• What can we build together? 
• How can we improve our lives together? 

What talents do we have here that haven’t been fully expressed?”

― David Brooks, The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life 

Hat tip to Paul Giobbi for the book recommendation. 

One of the benefits of being a consultant is that you have a bit more time to look at the big picture. Many of the folks I speak with are struggling with semi retirement or just not being as active and are looking to do a little something to keep them engaged.  

Through my newly minted AARP Membership (I am not really that old or retired but they don't seem to have the most stringent vetting process.)  I came across an interesting organization that I would like to share with you. 

Executive Service Corps offers you a unique opportunity to give back and still utilize the talents you have built over your career. It is sometimes hard to find a place where you feel valued but at the same time not get overwhelmed with tasks. 

I am proud to announce that as part of our commitment to giving back, davidfertig.com has joined with ESCFL to donate our time for project involving non profits and community outreach. 

Become a Volunteer Consultant With Us!

If you’re a semi-retired C-Suite executive or held executive-level / senior management positions in either the private or public sectors, volunteering with ESCFL is the next logical step to help area nonprofits succeed! You’ll have an opportunity to apply your extensive skills and experience in a nonprofit setting, which can offer you challenging, meaningful, and fulfilling projects across a diversity of sectors, such as social services, education, arts & culture, and so much more- our Consultants use their expertise to help a variety of nonprofit organizations build capacity and more effectively serve our communities.

For those interested they are a national organization with branches in many major cities. 

From my own personal experiences , it's a great opportunity to give back and grow your personal network in an amazing way. 

So as you potentially look to climb your second mountain I encourage you to check out the ESCFL team and or your local chapter and see how you can give something back while using the skills you have built over your career.