Remixer of the Month: Mickey Callaway and The Mets<
The “Remixer of the Month” is a representative of the concept of The Remix, the topic of my next book, to be published by HarperCollins in Spring 2019. As I define it, to “remix” is to take a best practice of one generation and “mix” it in some way with the best practice of another […]
Best Leadership Lessons from Tools of Titans
“I’m a compulsive note taker…My goal is to learn things once and use them forever.” – Tim Ferriss And with that opening quotation, I was hooked on Tim Ferriss’ book, Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers. I immediately started saving my favorite leadership tips and takeaways to […]
Introducing The Remix: Generational Change and the Surprisingly Bright Future of Work
I am delighted to share the news that my next book, THE REMIX: Generational Change and the Surprisingly Bright Future of Work, will be published by Harper Business in Spring 2019. I couldn’t be more excited about writing a new book and sharing it with all of you. Why “The Remix”? In music, a remix […]
Six Leadership Truths
Are you a leader or aspire to be one? Over the course of my career, I’ve figured out that leadership isn’t something that is “bestowed” upon you by your title or function; it’s something you earn by your actions, day after day after day. A friend once told me about the small office where she […]
What Is Your Personal Brand? Five Strategies to Leverage Your Most Powerful Professional Tool
Just over two decades ago in August 1997, professionals were hit with a revolutionary concept when business guru Tom Peters wrote an article for Fast Company titled “The Brand Called You.” In this seminal piece, Peters introduced the idea that YOU are every bit as much a brand as Starbucks, Levi’s or Champion. (Isn’t it […]
Why Some Managers Struggle to Lead in the Multigenerational Workplace—And How To Improve
One of the best ways to find career and leadership inspiration is to read: blogs, websites, newsletters…and of course, books. (In fact, soon I will be sharing a comprehensive resource list that I’ve been compiling with input from many of my readers.) I am always looking for new books, which is why I love the […]
Reflections on Parkland and #NeverAgain: Can New Generations Change Our Approach to Seemingly Intractable Problems?
When I talk about the multigenerational workplace, one of my themes is that those of us from previous generations can become so mired in old ways of thinking that it’s hard for us to come up with innovations. It’s like that old saying, “When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem becomes […]
Managing the Multigenerational Mix: How to Lead Your Diverse Team to Success
As I’ve mentioned before, in 2018 I am eager to make “progress” on my goal of creating more products and services for my community, and that’s why I’m so excited about this webinar. And the topic couldn’t be more timely. We are truly in uncharted waters, as today’s business leaders are faced with integrating five […]
What Is a Millennial? (Updated for 2018!)
Note: This post What is a Millennial? Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask from October 20, 2015, has been updated on March 4, 2018, to include the latest statistics and research about millennials and all generations in the multigenerational workplace. When I talk to people about my work with the […]
How to Manage Millennial Employees
Last year I started answering common questions I hear from my consulting and speaking clients about Millennials in the workplace. Here I’ve collected the best of this advice into a handy “Guide to Managing Millennial Employees” that I hope is helpful for all generations. Question 1: Why are millennial employees such slackers? They don’t seem […]