3 Shared Flaws that Prevent Generations from Building Connection
Why aren’t we doing a better job of building relationships between generations? Perhaps it is our shared flaws that are keeping us apart.
Why It’s Hard to Find a Mentor
While most like the idea of having a mentor, very few people actually have one. Why is it so hard to find a mentor? It doesn’t need to be a scary endeavor.
Asking Great Questions to Gain Insight and Wisdom
When it comes to gaining wisdom or insight — asking great questions is essential. Here are a few to get you started on your quest for knowledge.
The True Test of Leadership Development: Hiring or Promoting?
What is the true test of leadership development? It relates to hiring or promoting. Investment in leadership development needs to be renewed for your organization’s sake.
The Primary Reason Millennials Quit (and What Organizations Should Do About It)
When an employee leaves it costs and organization 213% of the annual salary for that role. It’s time to address the primary reason millennials quit.
Generations: The Conscious Influence Imperative
We encounter different influencers through different organizations. Our influencers change as we age. The constant influencers are our parents and community members. What gaps occur with family and community are dependent on the ability to listen, guide, and set a good example – in a mutual way. Outside influencers can carry a larger presence as…
Hope in the Midst of a Challenging Post-Graduation Reality
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” ~ Arthur Ashe I don’t know a more practical piece of advice for graduates than Arthur Ashe’s quote. Graduating college is supposed to be among the most exciting times for a young person, but it’s often overshadowed by the pressures of life….
This Is What Millennials Want From a Mentor
Guest Post by Aaron Michel When people think about what good mentorship looks like, they often think of Luke Skywalker honing his Jedi skills in the swamps of Dagobah, as Yoda offers him cryptic wisdom like, “Do or do not. There is no try.” (At least that’s how I used to think of mentorship.) While…
Helpful Advice For a New Freelancer
When I was in my early 20s, I volunteered at a high school. I bonded with one of the students over our mutual love of dance, pop music, and sarcasm. When she got tickets to an ‘NSYNC concert for her birthday, she asked if I wanted to go with her, explaining that her mom insisted…
What’s Next For Millennials? Leading the Next Generation
Guest Post by Kern Carter An odd question, I know. It seems like many Millennials are either still searching for themselves personally and professionally or just hitting their stride in both. But I feel like the question must be asked. As a recent member of the 30’s club, I’m a Millennial that’s already thinking about…
Centering Is the New Mentoring
Mentoring is often discussed in leadership and people development circles but rarely done completely, if at all. Leaders need to take a renewed look at what a new mentoring model should be and what our responsibilities are. Mentoring is a way to engage the diversity of ages and lead across all generations. Mentoring is often…
5 Things The Intern Teaches Us About The Value of Multi-Generational Workplaces
Don’t you hate when a movie’s marketing tricks you? Like when you go see a comedy and realize all the best jokes were in the preview? Or when an action thriller over-shares all the best scenes? Or when a trailer screams “comedy,” and you sit down to discover a “drama” with a few scattered comedic…