Are You Positioned to Be a Legacy-Maker?

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At a time many of us are so enthralled by Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the several legacies she forged, and at a time when we are searching for meaning, rethinking our purpose in life and in our work, and to do good for people around us:

Do you ask yourself ”How will I be remembered for my work? Did I make a positive difference?”

Are you looking for a way to assure you make a lasting mark?

Values, purpose, how to make a lasting difference - It’s time for all adults, in mid-career, (Gen Xers) by your 40’s or even sooner, however we identify our own personal identity, to think about and take action on our legacy at work. The current social, economic, political and cultural environment calls to many of us to stop putting this off. And waiting ‘till you hit your 60’s wastes time and perhaps risks dwindling of your potentially most valuable networks. Ignoring this leaves many ambitious people stuck and lacking enthusiasm for their future. The pandemic we are indefinitely living through can provide both obstacles to the way we previously would approach this and new opportunities.

“Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in 10 years.” – Bill Gates

I’m well into implementing my legacy plan as a “uniter” and ”cross-generational voice.” Continuing my programs (for now online), I’m in the process of launching mastermind groups and a podcast with a co-host (stay tuned for details) to help others, especially mid-career aspiring leaders (often Gen Xers), to identify, plan and start implementing their work legacy. And I have helped others who often don’t know where to begin or how to let go of the (possibly false) security of their past and present position but feel something is missing.

If this resonates with you, you are not alone. One of my ideas, which has been germinating for a few years but is now taking form, is a new, informative, supportive process where you work with both two accomplished facilitators and with “peers” in legacy-making objectives over 6 months to accomplish:

  • Determining the nature and shape of your desired work legacy

  • A plan to achieve it

  • Methods to attract supporters or build a community

  • Ways to measure your progress and achievements


While fitness and opportunity to work longer has increased, forces and generational competition can present challenges to staying in place and to your continual relevance.

I’ve led mastermind groups for over 10 years and favor their added value beyond coaching to:

  • Provide an intellectually challenging but non-competitive and supportive environment

  • Spark new ideas and options for you to generate excitement

  • Help clearly define your values and ways to implement actions to demonstrate them

  • Build in accountability to yourself as well as fellow masteminders

You’ve heard this before: One thing the pandemic has made clear is that none of us can effectively go it alone. Consider the beauty and power of masterminds.

Call to Action:  Don’t delay any longer! If you’ve reached mid-career (or even sooner for the ambitious), it’s time to plot and execute your chosen lasting impact. Contact me at pwhaserot@pdcounsel.com  and I’ll send “7 TIPS FOR BUILDING A LEGACY AT WORK” straight to your inbox.

Phyllis Weiss Haserot, 2020