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Generational Roundtable: Leadership, Loyalty & the New Workplace Contract

Each generation has its own definition of what it means to be a professional, a leader, and a committed team member. And sometimes, those definitions collide. Boomers may see structure; Gen Z sees suffocation. Millennials value autonomy; Gen X still respects hierarchy. But buried in those differences is something incredibly valuable—wisdom, if we’re willing to listen.

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Balancing Employee Expectations and Employer Realities

In recent years, the dynamics of the employer-employee relationship have undergone a significant transformation. What was once an imbalance in favor of employers now appears to be tilting dramatically in favor of employees. Although the shift is not inherently negative, it has brought forth a multitude of challenges and concerns for businesses that require attention. In this blog,

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Leadership Thought #484 – Regaining Leverage in The Employer-Employee Relationship

Lately, I’ve watched as many of you have allowed the power dynamic to shift unexpectedly. Given the scarcity of talent and the limited supply of qualified candidates, you may inadvertently be giving too much power to specific individuals and making unnecessary concessions. We have authors and speakers who have built careers on advising you to treat the younger workforce differently. The gist is to focus on their needs, not yours. Yes, the Millennials are different in certain respects from preceding generations; however, they still rely on you to provide their employment—don’t ever forget this. They need you more than you need them.

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Leadership Thought #378 – You Are Your Employees

I am in and out of many businesses and the one characteristic all high performing organizations have is good people. You can feel it in the atmosphere. There is a certain way the employees interact with one another and hold themselves. There is a sense of confidence but not arrogance. If you are a guest, you are treated that way and random people will interact with you to make sure you are being taken care of. It’s one of those things you clearly notice about the work environment when it is not present which sadly is usually the case.

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