Episode 27: The Key to Understanding Your Coworkers, One Generation at a Time

Think your coworkers are difficult or you just can’t seem to work well together? With Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all sharing the same workplace, it’s no wonder that collaboration can feel harder than it should. In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa breaks down the values, habits, and communication styles that shape each generation and how to use that insight to build stronger team dynamics at work.

You’ll learn:

• Strengths and triggers of each generation and how they show up at work
• Why trust starts with curiosity, openness, and acceptance
• Practical tools for cross-generational communication and collaboration

Whether you’re managing, mentoring, or just trying to be understood, this episode offers insight for every generation at the table.

 

00:00 Intro

01:59 What to Expect: 4 Generations in the Workplace

06:19 Generation Overview: Strengths & Challenges

11:07 How to Build Trust Across Generations

12:09 What Each Generation Teaches Us and What Triggers Them

19:00 Resolving Cross-Generational Conflict

30:35 Final Takeaways

31:51 Outro

32:15 Disclaimer

 

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