GLN 2026 SuperNova

[Paul Terlemezian]

Monday, October 5, 2026 noon - 12:45            SuperNova          GLN Insights

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83773952415?pwd=lGHyjnCIc86NHexnl3HK7CalO...

• Meeting ID: 837 7395 2415
• Passcode: 717633

This concept is a follow up to the SuperNova ReachOutAbout conducted at Georgia LEARNS 2025.

Recently, I read, heard, dreamed, or made up that it is difficult for people in their 70's, 80's, or older to become hired for their talents. I decided that it is our fault if this happens to us - and that we would be better off acting our age...and I thought of three things we could do at this age that makes us quite valuable and that could not be done as well by someone younger than us.

1. We don't need (or want a boss) or the money they might pay us to compromise our values.
2. We are willing to work on very important things that might take longer to accomplish than the time we have left.
3. We are willing to defer our payment until those we have helped have realized the benefits of our help.

As a result of this thinking, I am recruiting a team of Supernova's willing to do this work. I am eager for your help to turn this "dream" into a reality!

This session will apply the GLN Insights approach.

You are invited to provide insights on the SuperNova concept by:

1. Replying to this discussion
2. Participating in this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CQ87CGY 
3. Attending this Pre-Conference event and then leading a session during the Georgia LEARNS conference that allows you to share your perspective on this idea.

Topic: GLN Insights -SuperNova    Monday, October 5, 2026 noon - 12:45

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83773952415?pwd=lGHyjnCIc86NHexnl3HK7CalO...

• Meeting ID: 837 7395 2415
• Passcode: 717633

During this session we will review the survey responses and answer questions related to sessions that you may wish to lead. 

A summary of what was learned during the conference will be offered.

• Friday, November 13, 2026 Noon - 12:45      SuperNova           Conversation

[Bob Norton]

This is definitely a phenomenon worth exploring and a real prejudice. 

The decades of experience should outweigh any negatives, but that is not how younger hiring executives view this. They may assume lack of technological expertise, energy, long-term availability, etc.

Given the need for mentoring, strategic thinking with long experience in economic and product cycles, and the general need for senior leadership wisdom, you would think the opposite would be true. Of course, senior people must now be savvy in AI too, as it is a very significant productivity tool for most white-collar jobs now. 

I believe asking the right questions is far more important than knowing all the answers, and can also bring outside perspective that gets around the internal biases. 

Here is some actual data:

[Paul Terlemezian]

Thank you, Bob,

Age bias is not the battle I wish to fight. It is an important battle - just not the one that I am choosing to consider with the SuperNova perspective.

I wish to shift the "battlefield" to one where a small group of SuperNovas have a unique advantage only available to those who meet the three criteria that have been offered.

• We don't need (or want a boss) or the money they might pay us to compromise our values.
• We are willing to work on very important things that might take longer to accomplish than the time we have left.
• We are willing to defer our payment until those we have helped have realized the benefits of our help.

With appreciation of the importance of battling age bias. 

[Paul Terlemezian]

Thank you to Neill, Peggy, Bob, Steve, Bob, and Larry for being part of the conversation today.

You are seeking clarification which I will provide in the Post-Conference session:

Friday, November 13, 2026 Noon - 12:45  SuperNova   Conversation

Attached is the PPT I used to guide our conversation today.