Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined
021 Pamela Tate: Transitioning from CEO to Volunteer Leader
In this episode, Gail, Catherine and Pam discuss Pam’s unexpected pleasure in moving from a 75 hours-a-week leadership role (for 32 years) to forming new passions. Transferring her leadership expertise as head of a nonprofit organization, Pam is now a Climate Action Leader as well as an advocate for endangered species. During this period of being healthy, after two bouts of ovarian cancer, Pam is ready for her “second mountain.”
Take-Aways
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Just because someone wants you does not mean you have to say ‘yes.’
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Being a volunteer leader requires particular ways to influence others to move to action.
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A combination of Eastern & Western medicine can greatly enhance healing.
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Concern about climate change encompasses concern for the welfare of the planet, including animals and trees.