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The Unexpected Impact of Remote Work on Young Employees, Toxic Stereotypes, and Gen Z's Little-known Need for Mentorship with Megan Gerhardt
In a recent study by Fortune, one in five Gen Z’s reported not having spoken to anyone over 50 in the workplace in the last year, while 40% of people over 55 said they hadn't talked to a Gen Z. How did we get here?
How do we bridge this generational divide? Are the five generations at work a challenge to overcome, or are they an overlooked source of strength?
Today I host the brilliant Professor Megan Gerhardt, founder and author of Gentelligence. Megan challenges the lazy stereotypes that pit generations against each other. She advocates for understanding our differences as an opportunity for mutual growth and innovation.
One concept that really resonated was Megan's vision for "mutual mentoring" – an approach that replaces traditional top-down mentorship with a reciprocal exchange of knowledge and perspectives.
So, whether you're a tech titan grappling with a multi-generational workforce or simply seeking to bridge the gap with colleagues from different age groups, this conversation is for you.
Tune in to learn how you can foster smarter intergenerational conversations to transform your workplace into an environment where every generation feels valued and empowered.
“I believe generations matter, but they certainly are not everything. They are the beginning of the conversation to me, not the end of the conversation.”
- Megan Gerhardt
In This Episode:
-An introduction to the Gentelligence concept
-The importance of age in the DE&I conversations
-Intergenerational warfare and generational labels
-Practical tools for smarter intergenerational conversations
-How to leverage generational norms
-The impact of remote work on workplace engagement and identity
-How to build intergenerational friendships
-Why mutual mentorship is beneficial
And much more.
Resources:
-Purchase Professor Megan's book “Gentelligence”: https://a.co/d/ckOhax9
-Join Gentelligence Academy: https://gentelligenceacademy.com/
Connect with Professor Megan Gerhardt:
-Website: https://profgerhardt.com/
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangerhardt
Connect with Maureen Clough:
-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/
-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1
-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/
-LinkedIn: @maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/
-Facebook: It Gets Late Early - https://www.facebook.com/people/It-gets-late-early/100088694515585/
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In a recent study by Fortune, one in five Gen Z’s reported not having spoken to anyone over 50 in the workplace in the last year, while 40% of people over 55 said they hadn't talked to a Gen Z. How did we get here?
How do we bridge this generational divide? Are the five generations at work a challenge to overcome, or are they an overlooked source of strength?
Today I host the brilliant Professor Megan Gerhardt, founder and author of Gentelligence. Megan challenges the lazy stereotypes that pit generations against each other. She advocates for understanding our differences as an opportunity for mutual growth and innovation.
One concept that really resonated was Megan's vision for "mutual mentoring" – an approach that replaces traditional top-down mentorship with a reciprocal exchange of knowledge and perspectives.
So, whether you're a tech titan grappling with a multi-generational workforce or simply seeking to bridge the gap with colleagues from different age groups, this conversation is for you.
Tune in to learn how you can foster smarter intergenerational conversations to transform your workplace into an environment where every generation feels valued and empowered.
“I believe generations matter, but they certainly are not everything. They are the beginning of the conversation to me, not the end of the conversation.”
- Megan Gerhardt
In This Episode:
-An introduction to the Gentelligence concept
-The importance of age in the DE&I conversations
-Intergenerational warfare and generational labels
-Practical tools for smarter intergenerational conversations
-How to leverage generational norms
-The impact of remote work on workplace engagement and identity
-How to build intergenerational friendships
-Why mutual mentorship is beneficial
And much more.
Resources:
-Purchase Professor Megan's book “Gentelligence”: https://a.co/d/ckOhax9
-Join Gentelligence Academy: https://gentelligenceacademy.com/
Connect with Professor Megan Gerhardt:
-Website: https://profgerhardt.com/
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangerhardt
Connect with Maureen Clough:
-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/
-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1
-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/
-LinkedIn: @maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/
-Facebook: It Gets Late Early - https://www.facebook.com/people/It-gets-late-early/100088694515585/
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