The EntreLeadership Podcast Could Gen Z Revolutionize the Trades? (with Mike Rowe)
May 13, 2024
Mike Rowe discusses the importance of blue-collar careers, cultivating grit in new team members, avoiding workplace mediocrity, valuing new technology, and attracting talent. He reflects on society's perception of trades vs. higher education in the past and predicts Gen Z's interest in trades. The podcast also explores the evolving workforce landscape towards a mix of white-collar and blue-collar skills.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Bridging the Generational Gap in the Skilled Trades Industry
02:17 • 5min
Changing Generational Attitudes Towards Trade Professions
07:19 • 6min
Cultivating Grit and Tenacity for Personal and Professional Growth
13:16 • 16min
Efficiency through Streamlining Tasks and Evaluating Technology Investments
29:07 • 2min
Strategic Technology Evaluation and Profit Maximization in Entrepreneurial Businesses
31:32 • 10min
Exploring Societal Perceptions of Trades vs Higher Education in 1980
42:01 • 4min
Redefining Education: The Rise of Trade Skills
45:55 • 4min
The Evolving Landscape of Workforce Skills and Knowledge
50:18 • 3min