Thinking People: It Starts with You

Thinking People: It Starts with You

Why do we wait for the funeral?

A true story about legacy that I learned today —it’s not the grand moments, is the ordinary tiny moments.

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Amber Wendover
May 05, 2025
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Why wait until the funeral?

One of my favorite coaching prompts is this: Think to the end.

What do you hope people say about you at your funeral?

Sometimes that hits a little too hard, so I’ll shift it:

It’s your last day at work. Your team throws you a celebration. What do you want them to say about the impact you had?

I use this reflection all the time in…

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