Generations at Work

By Tim Elmore, Susan DavisEducation

Generations at Work episodes

January 19, 2023 Compassion and Consequences: Can We Lead Students with Both?
As leaders, we must demonstrate our compassion by walking alongside the young adults in our lives as they face consequences that may come from their actions, showing them our care and belief along the way. In this episode, Tim and Andrew review the case of Zion Brown and how the actions of the adults in his life demonstrate what it […]
30 min
January 05, 2023 Three Essentials to Leading Someone from a Different Generation
Over the past few years, our department managers have hired people who are young, and we learned some valuable lessons along the way. Some of them were wrong hires. They weren't bad people, just not a fit for our organization. Others were a good fit, but leaders had to learn how to effectively communicate with them. Conversely, I often hear […]
34 min
December 26, 2022 The Sinister Consequences of Taking Shortcuts
Our 21st-century civilization conditions us to "hack" our way through life; to get behind the system and find shortcuts to make it work for us, faster and easier. In one sense, it feels like we're beating the system, a system that always seems against us. Looking for shortcuts is a natural and positive behavior for educated people—except for one thing. […]
33 min
December 15, 2022 Four Ideas to Help Today's Kids Delay Gratification
A teen is programmed to break away from their parents. This is natural and healthy, but that doesn't make it any easier for a parent or teacher. We want to rescue. We are nurturers. We want them to be comfortable, safe, and happy. In this episode, Tim and Andrew give advice on how to stay involved in students' lives not […]
29 min
December 02, 2022 The Sinister Consequences of Taking Shortcuts
Our 21st-century civilization conditions us to “hack” our way through life; to get behind the system and find shortcuts to make it work for us, faster and easier. In one sense, it feels like we’re beating the system, a system that always seems against us. Looking for shortcuts is a natural and positive behavior for educated people—except for one thing. […]
33 min
October 27, 2022 One Social and Emotional Learning Step That Matures Students
Children need chores to aid in their maturation process. For years, researchers have proven that when a kid connects the dots that each person in a family plays a responsible role in ensuring the group succeeds, it has several benefits. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the benefits that having tasks and chores can have in a classroom at […]
28 min
October 06, 2022 Who's Smarter These Days: The Young or the Old?
Our shifting society has sparked tension between generations at work. Our problem is we've failed to recognize the value each generation brings to the team. We assumed that if one generation possesses valued expertise, the other cannot. The fact is each generation brings strengths to a team and they're different than the others. Our job is to capitalize on each […]
32 min
September 22, 2022 How to Make the Most of Your Brain Based on Your Generation
Our brains develop a little like wet cement. Our neural pathways are very pliable in our first twenty years and begin to solidify afterward. It isn't that people can't change as adults, it's just that change is more difficult as we age. Our world needs innovation, and at my age, most of that will come from the emerging generation, not […]
37 min
September 08, 2022 How to Capitalize on the Younger Generations on Your Team
Everyone has witnessed the culture wars. People in our society seem polarized over values and social issues. While I believe those battles are real, there's a deeper issue at play that we have ignored. You might call it, "generational wars." It's happening every day in our workplaces. Good news: We now have an event that covers this topic for school […]
29 min
September 01, 2022 How to Teach Social and Emotional Skills Without Being a Therapist, a Politician, or a Parent
We view building social and emotional skills as an act of personal growth for kids and young adults all around the world. In fact, we believe students who cultivate emotional intelligence and social skills are more likely to be a positive influence on their world. They will be set up to solve problems and serve people. In this episode, Tim […]
28 min

About Generations at Work

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Generations at Work is the must-listen podcast for leaders, professionals, and teams striving to bridge the generational divide in today's workplace. Hosted by Dr. Tim Elmore, best-selling author and generational leadership expert, and Susan Davis, Maxwell Leadership Facilitator and Coach, this podcast dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of a multi-generational workforce.