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Aug 7, 2020

Customizable Workplaces Will Win

It used to be really easy to spot the difference between the wants and needs of employees among different generations. However, the more I study the five generations in today’s American workforce, I am even more convinced of all generation’s commonalities versus differences. Because of this, here’s why customizable workplaces will win in the future.

Mar 27, 2020

Quarantine Effects on Gen Z Workforce

I have no doubt that the COVID-19 quarantine is going to have everlasting effects on the Gen Z workforce. Right now they are in some of the most formative years of their life. I am a student of generations and how they show up in the workplace, so my mind is already thinking about how […]

Mar 13, 2020

13 Gen Z Statistics for Leaders

So much is and will be changing in the workplace over the next several years. Here are 13 Gen Z statistics to help you prepare!

Feb 7, 2020

How Leaders Can Predict Employee’s Emotional Response

Your leadership success depends on how well you predict, prepare and address the emotional response from your people. Because of today’s diverse workforce, let’s discuss factors that can contribute to the emotional response your people might have to your leadership so you both can be more successful.

Jan 24, 2020

Heightened Risk Leaders Must Address

I’m waving the red flag to you, leader. With the culture of today’s workforce rapidly changing, there’s heightened risk you have to address. Is it a new risk? No. Is it a new risk? Yes. Did you read that right? Yes. Ha! Don’t be late to the game. Don’t be the reactor, be proactive. Let’s […]

Jan 17, 2020

1 Question to Better Recruit and Retain Employees

Most organizations are scrambling trying to figure out how to better recruit and retain employees. What’s the answer? I’ll shoot you straight as always — a quick-fix solution doesn’t exist here. However, I do have one question you should start asking that will automatically shift your trajectory toward greater success.

Jan 10, 2020

3 Gen Z Perspectives Leaders Need to Know

Leaders, buckle up! There’s a new generation in town — Gen Z! I’ve read the research, the books, listened to the podcasts, watched videos, and talked to Gen Z themselves. Today I’m sharing with you 3 perspectives you need to know as you lead Gen Z.

Nov 14, 2019

Generation Z: What Do I Do With My Life?

Generation Z is flooding the workforce. Many young people are coming up for air and feeling like something is missing. Because of this, I get questions all the time from Generation Z’s asking for career advice. Let’s talk about it….

Nov 1, 2019

3 Reasons Gen Z Make Great Employees

Warning: I just read a New York Times article about Gen Z that set me on fire! Consider yourself warned. If you’re a leader who is dreading hiring more young employees, or if you are a leader dying to know if the next generation is going to bring anything good to the table, this message […]

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