Bridging the Leadership Generation Gap: Unique Capabilities for each Generation to be an Effective Leader
I have learned while working with leaders at all levels across many industries, many leaders tend to lead the way they were led. Perhaps it is human nature to do what we know. There are a variety of leadership styles and “one size does not fit all.” Effective leaders today need an awareness of generational uniqueness and have self-awareness of their generational values and work ethic.
Having a leadership approach that considers one’s own generational uniqueness can help a leader step out to be what they need to be for everyone across the organization. This can allow leaders from various generations to consistently increase engagement and productivity, enhance innovation and creativity, and support solid succession planning and retention.… Read More “Bridging the Leadership Generation Gap: Unique Capabilities for each Generation to be an Effective Leader”
When it comes to trust—How do people see you? How do you view yourself? Are you a trust booster or a trust buster?
When people are in need, my hand is often raised. Especially, wherever I see I can contribute and make a difference. I grew up reading super hero comic books—Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Hulk, Spiderman—you name it! Maybe this is where it all started. I collected them all. I believe this is my way of living into what they represented to me in my childhood—good, doing what’s right and helping others. Now, I am not claiming to be perfect or better—to the contrary. I have learned to respect there is always someone I can learn from and look up to. … 
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Personally, I find human behavior fascinating and his question meant he was really giving this some careful consideration, and many others may have a similar question. I have found Wikipedia to be a good reference as an overview. … 
Today, margins are tight and that is not going to be changing anytime soon. Standing in a corner at a networking event will not get the business. Keeping quiet about what we do robs others of the opportunity to experience the superior advantages of what we do.
The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming. Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper. Over time, we develop tunnel vision. I know I have. So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut. Otherwise, the potential for blind spots increases—I continue to discover that I have more than my fair share. I can at times simply hit a brick wall. My team can also hit a brick wall. And, ultimately innovation is halted.