I Have Never Managed People Remotely. How Do I Even Begin Now That My Team is Working From Home Because of Coronavirus?
Because of the coronavirus pandemic and many states’ mandates to shelter in place, millions of managers across industries are managing remote teams for the first time. This can feel like a brand new challenge, but my hunch is that you are more prepared than you think. Have you ever worked with a supplier based in […]
What Should I Do If I Think I Am Going to Lose My Job Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic?
It is an understatement to say that we are living in frightening and uncertain times. As the economy plunges, millions of people have already lost their jobs and many others are wondering if they are going to lose their jobs in the coming weeks and months. Although the situations are obviously very different, I lived […]
Chatbots vs. Networking Luncheons: How to Develop Your Millennials’ Communication Skills for the Sales Workplace
Chatbots and automatic sales funnels are all the rage in online marketing. You may have had a Millennial or Gen Z employee mention a new website widget in last week’s team meeting. Eyes beaming, they gushed about how their widget will warm leads while cutting down on work hours.
But doesn’t this miss the whole point of sales?
How to Change Your Boss’ Mind About a Promotion By Using a Growth Mindset
Did you ever take an IQ test during high school? Was your class ever separated into the “advanced” or “honors” section and the no-name “regular” section? The problem with these assessments is that they often lack context. Rather than revealing each of our unique talents and skills, they simply tell us that some people have […]
Career Q&A: Millennial “Common Sense” and Management Strategies for Young Leaders
Welcome to Career Q&A, where I answer career and workplace questions submitted by professionals like you. Tech Founder from Generation X Wants to Better Understand his Millennial Employees In 2010, I founded a small tech startup, which I’ve grown to about 60 employees. Like most other tech companies, my employees are primarily Millennials. They know […]
How to Manage People Older than You Are
Alina Morse is thirteen years old, and she’s already become the face of a multi-million-dollar company. (For context, thirteen-year-old Lindsey was playing mediocre middle school field hockey and doing a little neighborhood babysitting). Together with her dad, Alina solved a problem every kid faces. She created a lollipop that was actually good for teeth! In […]
Career Q&A: Job Advice, Millennials and Asking for Feedback
Welcome to Career Q&A, where I answer workplace questions submitted by professionals just like you. Gen X Insurance Leader Wonders Why it’s so Important to Hire Millennials I’m a Gen Xer and I work in the insurance industry. Recently, in a company-wide town hall, our CEO said that in order for the company to grow, […]
Stop the Generational Shaming!
Here is a quotation that I share in my training programs on generational diversity: “I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today.” In what era do you think this was written? This week’s Economist? A political speech from the 1960s? The Roaring Twenties? […]
5 Must-Read Books for Career Success
When I reached out to dozens of colleagues to ask what their favorite people management book was, The One Minute Manager received the most mentions. Consider this super-short book a “management for dummies” that’s really very smart. My all-time favorite book on networking. As you might guess from the title, Never Eat Alone is about why […]
Generation Z: What Every Leader Needs to Know (Updated for 2019!)
So, while decoding the Millennial mindset is still an important part of the work I do as a multigenerational workplace speaker and consultant, much of my clients’ attention is turning to the next generation, Gen Z, whose members were born starting in 1997 and represent the youngest of the unprecedented five generations in the U.S. […]