RuReady Articles
The RuReady Article Library turns the Adult Readiness Framework into practical, accessible ideas you can use in everyday life. Articles are organized around three interconnected domains: Personal, Professional, and Leadership. Each article is designed to be concise, practical, and useful, giving you something to think about and, when possible, something you can apply immediately.
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Articles about leading yourself, leading others, and improving the organizations you’re part of.
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Articles about creating value, building capability, navigating your career, and developing professionally.
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Articles about taking ownership of your life and developing the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to live well.
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Building an Organizational Foundation from the Top Down – Mission Statements (4 of 12)
A mission statement is a succinct and focused statement that articulates an organization’s purpose, core activities,...
The Last Chapter Series – Aging in Place (5 of 10)
Home, by definition, is where one lives permanently, especially as a family or household member. ...
The Last Chapter Series – Transportation (4 of 10)
It’s often said, Don’t talk about money, politics, or religion. However, as we grow older or...
The Last Chapter Series – Transportation (4 of 10)
It’s often said, Don’t talk about money, politics, or religion. However, as we grow older or become caregivers, we may need to have uncomfortable and otherwise taboo conversations. As we grow older, we begin to lose some of our cognitive and higher-level executive...
The Last Chapter Series – Finances (3 of 10)
It’s often said, Don’t talk about money, politics, or religion. However, as we grow older or become caregivers, we may need to have uncomfortable and otherwise taboo conversations. As we grow older, we begin to lose some of our cognitive and higher-level executive...
The Last Chapter Series – Introduction (1 of 10)
Most of us are familiar with Wills or Trusts in the context of estate planning, but few of us consider aging as an element of the estate planning process. Mark Twain once said, “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many.” The older I get,...