Andrew Thorn is widely recognized as one of the top legacy-making experts in the world, and for his work in helping top thinkers and organizations answer the question “What’s Next?”. He is the author of three books, including two best sellers. He is married to Stacy Thorn and they are the parents of 7 children.
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San Diego, CA | June 12, 2015
Andrew facilitates an active and open dialogue with Vistage members and their spouses around the important topic of legacy and the triggers and transitions that lead us to creating a positive influence in both life and leadership responsibilities.
Apple Valley, CA | June 19, 2015
Andrew leads a legacy making inventure known as the Telios Expedition. The questions met along the way evoke purpose and meaning, inspiring a deep exploration of both personal and professional aspirations.
Los Angeles, CA | July 30, 2015
Legacy-making is central to the work of non-profit boards. Leading With Your Legacy In Mind is a topic that is of great interest to The United Way’s Tocqueville Society.
Los Angeles, CA | August 11 - August 12, 2015
The Jewish Community Foundation regularly engages its members in meaningful conversations that are focused on legacy building. Based on his best selling book, Leading With Your Legacy In Mind…
Apple Valley, CA | September 25, 2015
Andrew leads a legacy making inventure known as the Telios Expedition. The questions met along the way evoke purpose and meaning, inspiring a deep exploration of both personal and professional aspirations.
In 2004 I was engaged in the soul-stretching process of earning a PhD in Consulting Psychology. One of the requirements in my executive coaching class was to interview a local executive coach. We were each randomly assigned someone to interview. Fortune smiled upon me. My assignment was Marshall Goldsmith. At the time, I had never
Legacy is a box that can never be checked. The work is never done. But it happens whether you do something about it or not. In other words, you can be intentional or unintentional. Either way, your influence will be felt. It just may not be felt in the way you want it to be. This was never more apparent to me than just last week when I spent time interviewing a potential new client. (I will call him Joe)
Joe is now 77 years old and still running the business he founded over 40 years ago. His health and energy are fading and he can no longer influence the business the way he once did. It is past time for him to step aside, but he can’t. He never took the time to intentionally develop an exit plan, so the business is poorly positioned to survive without him.
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Life. That’s what happened to me this year. I realize that if it didn’t I wouldn’t be here to write about it, but the life I experienced this year stretched me in some very remarkable ways.
My cup was constantly full. So full, that at times I worried about it overflowing. I didn’t want to be left without the capacity to enjoy the meaningful moments, but life kept happening at a breakneck pace.
There never was enough time or money. I struggled to maintain my energy and my faith. Even my ability to love felt limited.
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