Welcome to Generational Leadership.

Thank you for joining us on this episode of generational leadership, this is part two of our discussion on Leading Through Change with Greg Hobson. In this episode, we will discuss our experiences with change, how to create change, and how to influence change within others.  Join us next week for part two, where we will discuss if there are generational differences in the way change is handled.

 

Question 7

Greg, Have you ever have to lose people and make that decision that this person doesn't fit the trajectory of the company? - Leland

That has become a natural part of the process, and I say that with humility and care. As I've developed as a leader over the years when I've had to lose team members, most of them have been amicable. If someone chooses to take their skills to another organization, it's actually a positive thing. Everyone may not be committed to the goals of the organization, and everyone may not choose to go through a specific change, and we must respect and address that as leaders. - Greg

 

Before we move forward, I'd like to give listeners some resources to read about change. Here are three books to check out when researching change. 

 

Switch change when change is hard

 

Leading change

 

The iceberg is melting 

 

Question 8

Is there a difference in how change is handled by each generation? - Leland

There are some subtle differences between generations of change, but the main difference is within each individual and how they internalize the change. One thing I've noticed within my generation versus older generations is the willingness to run in head first with older generations take the time to assess the change. - Daeveon 

 

When you said the younger generation might go head first and the older generation might assess the change before tackling it. Is one way better than the other? - Leland 

 

It depends on the situation, at one point, the older generation handled the change in the same matter. The head-first mindset comes with age, and as we gain experience, we can better assess how to react to the change. -Daeveon

 

I agree, experience is a great teacher. It depends upon the individual and what stage they are in life on top of their experience with change. Change is universal and is handled differently based on individual experiences. As we make mistakes, as we learn, as we grow, we acquire the experience and tools to deal with change differently. -Greg

 

Question 9 

Is it younger or the less experience you have the more you willing to move head first, or is it because your older you have the tendency to be over-cautious? Leland

 

It depends upon that person's experience in what has worked or not worked for them. Sometimes your approach to change works 10 times over, but the 11th and 12th time it completely fails. Life will help you in one way or another change. - Greg 

 

Question 10

What advice would you give to another generation when it comes to change. - Leland 

 

Change is so universal and is internalized differently for each individual. The main advice I'd give to any generation is to embrace change and know its always around the corner. Change can be extremely scary and extremely fun. You have the ability to either chose to enjoy the change or dread the change. - Daeveon 

 

Be prescient in asking questions, Develop patience and recognize you and others move through change differently. Be open to what the future will bring. - Greg 

 

Change is consistent, recognize that you have to give people the opportunity to mourn the loss of the familiar. Even though the change will take you to a better space, it can be hard to accept the passing of the old normal.