What do Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers really want from work, and how can leaders navigate a multi-generational workforce without falling into stereotypes?

In this episode of Career Sessions, Career Lessons, JR Lowry sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin to explore generational differences in the workplace, evolving leadership expectations, and how employees can future-proof their careers in an era shaped by technology, layoffs, and social change.

Dr. Flippin unpacks how value systems are shaped by world events, why compensation transparency matters more than ever, and how purpose has become central to career decisions post-COVID.

You’ll learn:

• How generational theory shapes workplace expectations
• Why Gen Z and Millennials prioritize purpose, empathy, and fair pay
• The leadership skills that cut across generations: active listening, collaboration, and empathy
• How the social contract between employers and employees has changed
• The rise of the gig economy and career self-management
• Why pay transparency is reshaping employee expectations
• How to avoid generational stereotyping at work
• The 5-step SHAPE framework from Dr. Flippin’s book Get Your Career in Shape

If you want to manage your career more proactively, this conversation is for you.

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