"There are so many cases in the world where it just doesn't work in that kind of clear cut way," says So Cal. "A more likely way to succeed is to build up a thriving team versus pandering to your boss or consistently lying and putting down your team" To avoid negative effects of ageism, lead by someone who is much older than you.
Whether we'd like to believe it or not, age is a signal that people judge others by. In a professional setting, it can signal your level of experience and for that reason, it can be difficult to earn the trust of a team, if they happen to be older than you. In this episode, Calvin and Steph talk through their experiences managing at a young age and what tips they have for effective leadership.