In this reflective episode of The GSL Leadership Lab, Daniel Gold shares the insights sparked by his 49th birthday, a powerful set of handwritten notes from his family, and a career-spanning question: What legacy am I building? From personal rituals to leadership culture, Daniel unpacks why legacy isn’t just for the elite—it’s for anyone who leads with intention. He also revisits a 2013 article he wrote about writing your own eulogy and how that visioning exercise has matured over time through daily discipline, mindfulness, and reflection.

What You’ll Learn:

Why legacy matters at every level of leadership

How your everyday actions shape how you’ll be remembered

Why writing your own eulogy is a powerful leadership exercise

What questions you should ask to align your impact at home and at work

How Daniel weaves this theme into his podcast conversations and keynote work

Mentioned:

Daniel’s 2013 Medium post: “Writing Your Own Eulogy”

GSL Journal (available for download)

BDO Legal Tech Talk and NeLI Podcast guest reflections on legacy

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